Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide wrap

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership in driving the
benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market with the
announcement of two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500
slide. Designed to be precisely balanced in the hand, with large keys and
ergonomically correct dimensions and surfaces, both phones have been
created with maximum usability in mind. Along with third generation WCDMA
technology and sleek, contemporary designs, these new devices feature
carefully engineered touches that help to ensure that the beauty
endures.

"Nokia is a recognized trailblazer of the 3G revolution and a pioneer in
the use of new and innovative materials for mobile phones. With the Nokia
6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide, Nokia is skillfully combining these
areas of expertise to deliver a compelling blend of design and technology
at a mid-range price point," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President,
Broad Appeal Business Unit, Nokia. "While features like the aluminum
"loop" structure of the Nokia 6500 classic or the Carl Zeiss optics found
in the Nokia 6500 slide separate these devices from the pack, it is the
skillful balance of features and style that will make them irresistible
to customers."

Nokia 6500 classic

Instantly recognizable by its seamless case crafted from 360 degrees of
anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is a 9.5mm thin statement of
unsurpassed attention to detail. As an expression of individuality, each
Nokia 6500 classic is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones
are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display
aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of
craftsmanship.

However, the attention to detail found in the Nokia 6500 classic is much
more than skin deep. Featuring dual band 3G technology for fast and easy
downloads and browsing and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia
6500 classic delivers state-of-the-art connectivity options for the most
demanding of customers. A full 1 GB of internal memory means that the
Nokia 6500 classic has capacity for far more pictures, videos, contacts,
songs, messages and other content than the vast majority of other mid-
tier mobile phones.

Nokia's dedication to usability is also evident in the Nokia 6500
classic. The Nokia Series 40 interface, familiar to millions of users
around the globe, provides easy access to the powerful feature set,
including a 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated
music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies
charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single
compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as
a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop
computer - all with one cable.

The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter
of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €320 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 6500 slide

Featuring an enthusiast-quality 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss
optics and the ability to easily share pictures, videos and even video
calls on a television, the Nokia 6500 slide brings unsurpassed levels of
imaging and sharing to the mid-range market. Additionally, the Nokia 6500
slide delivers a refined tactile experience with its elegant brushed
stainless steel finish and smooth slide mechanism.

The 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500
slide marks the first time that mid-range camera phone consumers have
been able to experience the outstanding imaging capability of Carl Zeiss
optics. The addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom
optimizes the Nokia 6500 slide for creating high-caliber images. Using
the speed of 3G technology, these images and videos can be quickly shared
with friends around the world, while the TV-out jack allows them to be
instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The TV-out
feature can also be used to allow an entire group of people to
simultaneously enjoy the fun of video calling.

Fashioned to stand apart from the crowd, the Nokia 6500 slide
incorporates a number of design elements not often found in a mid-range
device. Ensuring that the sophisticated brushed stainless steel body
retains its timeless beauty, a unique hard coating helps to prevent
scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints. Precision engineering of the
slide mechanism means that the Nokia 6500 slide feels solid in the hand,
yet moves with a smooth, fluid action to create a decidedly upscale user
impression.

The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter
of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €370 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia6500series.com
Press photos also available at www.nokia.com/press/photos
Fact sheet available at www.nokia.com/A4140021

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia
makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences
in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business
mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment,
solutions and services for communications networks.

Media Enquiries:

Nokia, Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 45753

Nokia Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
E-mail: press.office@nokia.com

www.nokia.com

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Nokia 8600 Luna

Espoo, Finland - Building upon a tradition of crafting its most unique and prestigious phones from trend-setting materials like chrome, stainless steel and titanium, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna, which has been precision engineered from the same material that has inspired both artists and craftsmen for centuries- glass.

The melding of nearly opaque smoked glass with unique, soft-touch stainless steel makes the Nokia 8600 Luna as enchanting to behold as it is a joy to touch. Adding to its mysterious allure, a gentle keypad illumination pulsates from beneath the glass case while the phone awaits a call. Combined with the warmth of its glass and stainless steel body, this "heartbeat" transforms the Nokia 8600 Luna from an inanimate object into a trusted companion with an organic, virtually alive form. When a call does beckon, the signature slide movement is carefully balanced to smoothly raise the ergonomic keypad from within its glass cocoon.

"An obsession to every detail marked each step in the development process of the Nokia 8600 Luna. We took painstaking effort to ensure that the experience delivered by every surface - from the smoothness of glass against the face to the warmth of stainless steel in the palm to the superior tactile feedback of the keypad - would surpass any and all expectations," said Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Even the name holds special significance. Much like the Nokia 8600 Luna that we named in her honor, Luna, the goddess of moonlight, was often represented by the Romans as a mysteriously captivating beauty encircled in a soft, yet radiant light."

The balance of aesthetics and ergonomics found in the design of the Nokia 8600 Luna continues in its well thought out feature set. Nokia's first use of a single micro-USB port not only allows for a streamlined design free of extraneous indentations, it allows owners to streamline common activities - like charging, audio and data connectivity - into a single connection. Quad-band GSM support also allows owners to easily stay connected while they are on the road, while the large, bright display is perfect for sharing images captured with the 2 megapixel camera.

The Nokia 8600 Luna is expected to be available during the 2nd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of €700 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia8600luna.com.
Press photos also available at www.nokia.com/press/photos.
Fact sheet available at www.nokia.com/A4140021.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

Media Enquiries:

Nokia, Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 45753

Nokia Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
E-mail: press.office@nokia.com

www.nokia.com

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Nokia Siemens Networks wins Contract from Aircel to Build and Operate Greenfield GSM Network

The contract includes turnkey deployment of the latest multi radio flexi base station platform and managed services. The value of the contract is Rs. 300 crore and runs for two years.

Nokia Siemens Networks today announced that it has won its first contract from Maxis Group, India, which operates under brand name of Aircel, to build a greenfield GSM network in Kolkata. The Rs. 300 crore contract includes supply of GSM/EDGE equipment, implementation, project management and managed services, such as operating and maintaining the network infrastructure. Nokia Siemens Networks will deploy latest state-of–the-art equipment like Flexi base stations, mini-ultra base stations, 3GPP-based mobile softswitching solution including MSC Servers and Media Gateways PDH, SDH. The network will be supported by the multi-technology, multi-vendor NetAct network and service management system, and will be ready for commercial operations by December 2007.

Commenting on the partnership, Sandeep Das, CEO, Maxis, said: “Today’s announcement is another step in our efforts to build a strong GSM network footprint for Aircel across the world’s fastest growing mobile market. The roll-out of our network in Kolkata will further consolidate our position in East India.” He added “We chose Nokia Siemens Networks as they met our three key criteria – protecting our network investments against technology obsolescence, extensive managed service experience and speedy network deployment within our timelines.”

Added Rohit Chandra, CEO North & East, Aircel, “Our partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks will provide us with the latest GSM technologies such as the multi-radio Flexi Base Station Platform that will not only help us provide services today but will also makes our network ready for 3G and WIMAX services as and when the regulation permits.”

“This contract is special as it is our first contract with Aircel, and we’re very pleased about it,” said Mr. Ashish Chowdhary, Head India Sub-region, Nokia Siemens Networks. He added, ”We would also like to congratulate Aircel on its innovative approach to the provisioning of mobile services in a greenfield network by going for Managed Services right from the start. This will not only help them in achieving OPEX savings but also allow them to focus on their customers’ acquisition and service strategies from the first day of commercial operations.”

GSM radio access networks delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks are connecting more than 1 billion subscribers globally. Nokia Siemens Networks provides solutions for fast and cost-effective GSM network rollout and deployment, both critical success factors for operators building businesses on new growth markets. Nokia Siemens Networks is also the indisputable leader in EDGE today in terms of references and commercial deployments.

About Aircel
Aircel, now part of Maxis Communications Berhad, Malaysia, is among the leading mobile service providers in the Telecom Circles of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, North East and Assam with a GSM subscriber base of approx. 6 million. Aircel operates its services in 9 Telecom Circles of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Assam, North East, Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh & Bihar. Aircel has 14 new licenses to rollout its GSM cellular services across India besides getting the license to provide International Long Distance (ILD) and National Long Distance (NLD) telephony services. For more information, please log on to www.aircel.com

About Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. The combined pro-forma net sales of €17.1 billion Euro in fiscal year 2006 make Nokia Siemens Networks one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies. Nokia Siemens Networks has operations in some 150 countries and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. It combines Nokia’s Networks Business Group and the carrier related businesses of Siemens Communications.

In India, Nokia Siemens Networks' operations include Sales & Marketing, Research & Development, Manufacturing and Global Networks Operations Centre. Headquartered at Gurgaon, the company has presence in over 170 locations across the country.

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VOIP support for the Nokia N95 from WiFiMobile

LONDON, May 3 -- Mobile VOIP provider WiFiMobile have announced the release of their latest software Version 751 which provides complete support for the Nokia flagship handset, the Nokia N95.

With the much awaited Nokia N95 device now widely available on the market, users will be able to make VOIP calls either over Wi-Fi or through a 3G network. WiFiMobile's OneFone software is fully supported on any Nokia N95, whether it be unlocked or network branded due to the inclusion of a full SIP stack in the application. In addition the software provides presence information in the form of a buddy list.

The Nokia N95 and indeed other select Nokia S60 devices can also be used as an extension to a corporate IP PBX system. This allows IT/Telecom Managers to carefully control their company's continuously escalating mobile phone costs. IT Managers can re-program VOIP parameters for all of their employee's mobiles at the touch of a button.

CEO and Telecoms expert Gerry O'Prey says "This is good news for customers of all mobile network operators. Mobile VOIP is rapidly becoming a must have feature in top end cellular phones."

About WiFiMobile
WiFiMobile was formed in 2002 in Santa Monica, California and has recently opened a European office in the UK. Founder and CEO Gerry O'Prey was instrumental in the nineties by helping to liberalise the European land line telecoms market. Since then his main focus has been developing software for Nokia S60 smartphones to facilitate calls over a WLAN network and over 3G networks. The company is poised to achieve phenomenal growth in the next year as a pioneer in the rapidly evolving mobile VOIP market.

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Carphonewarehouse releases the Nokia 8600

The new Nokia 8600 mobile phone is available to pre-order on the Carphonewarehouse's website. With no official announcement from Nokia the 'Black. Beauty.' has snuck onto the handset scene with little fanfare. A more affordable little brother to Nokia's 8800 (and certainly more affordable that the gold-smothered Sirocco version), the 8600 has certainly got the looks – all smooth edges and rounded corners boasts a stainless steel body, and a "unique smoked glass sliding cover".

Specs for the quad-band phone include a 2-megapixel camera on the back, video recorder, 128MB of built-in memory for storage, a multimedia player for a wide variety of music formats, FM tuner, stereo Bluetooth compatibility, email software, Java games and a mobile internet browser.

Carphonewarehouse's pre-order service is promising delivery of the phone for next week…

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Carphone Warehouse has added the Nokia 8600 to its handset range this week. Available on an O2 750 Leisure contract priced at £329 the 8600 is aimed at the fashion phone market and has an unremarkable feature set including 2 megapixel camera and 128MB memory with MP3 player.

This is what CW had to say in the pre-release anouncement:

The Nokia 8600 mobile phone isn't merely fashionable: it's elegant as well. The rounded corners and smooth features give it an almost-futuristic appearance - as does the easy-to-read high-resolution display screen. And the whole thing is wrapped in a stainless steel body with a unique smoked glass sliding cover that protects the keypad but still enables you to access the phone's main functions.

Best of all, inside this sleek device you'll discover all the familiarity and quality of a Nokia handset. It starts by putting a 2 megapixel camera on the back, which lets you capture photos that are good enough to print. There's also a video recorder, along with 128MB of built-in memory for storage.

When it's time for more entertainment, the Nokia 8600 offers a multimedia player for a wide variety of music formats (and an FM radio, too). Plus there's stereo Bluetooth compatibility, email software, Java games and a mobile internet browser.

So if you're looking for the latest fashion icon, ignore the catwalk and take a look at mobile phone design instead. With quad-band coverage and its distinctive styling, the Nokia 8600 is going to turn heads… because it's an international supermodel!

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The Nokia 8600 Luna Preview...

Although not yet announced by Nokia, details of the sliding Nokia 8600 phone have now been released by the Carphone Warehouse group who say the the 8600 will be available from 30th May onwards, exclusively to CPW and its companies throughout Europe such as the Phonehouse, OneStopPhoneShop and e2save.

Clearly closely modelled on the Nokia 8800 Sirocco, the 8600 is a stylish slider phone aimed at fashion conscious consumers and executives. Featuring an unusual smoked glass sliding cover, the Nokia 8600 certainly scores well for "wow factor". Other features are a general improvement on the 8800 series, with a 240x320 pixel display, quad-band GSM support for worldwide roaming, and the Nokia 8600 also has a 2 megapixel camera, 128MB of internal memory and an FM radio.

As well as the stylish semitransparent cover, the Nokia 8600 features quite a lot of stainless steel in its construction which brings the weight up to a heft 140 grams while adding significantly to the 8600's structural strength. Despite the weight, the Nokia 8600 isn't a 3G device although it does have 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM with GPRS and EDGE. Of course, the Nokia 8600 also has Bluetooth and an MP3 player.

One major limitation is the lack of any memory expansion - the Nokia 8600 just has the 128 MB of internal memory and no more can be added. The 8800 suffered from a similar problem. This means that the available memory can fill up pretty quickly with photos and music tracks which limits the enjoyment to be had from the handset a little. The battery life isn't great either, with just 3.5 hours talktime and 10 days standby time.

Despite the shortcomings, one thing that the Nokia 8600 will have is common with the original 8800 and later 8800 Sirocco is looks, and the overall design and usability of the 8800 has appealed to many people in the past. This device certainly won't suit everyone - especially when you take price into consideration - but it is appealing in many ways.

The Carphone Warehouse say the that the Nokia 8600 should be available from the 30th May 2007 on the O2 network in black, exclusively to them at launch.

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The Nokia 8600 Luna...

The 8600 is on its way to Carphone Warehouse as an O2 exclusive – we've got all you need to know Well, we can confirm one thing about Nokia’s hush-hush 8600 (aka Luna or Black Magic) that we first spied back in April: it is coming out, and soon.

To recap, the Luna is essentially a budget-premium handset to nestle into the Finnish phone line-up as a more affordable alternative to the pricey 8800 Sirocco.

Shots of it have been appearing all over the web, as well as a few pre-release handsets cropping up on eBay. And we now have it that the phone will be making its first appearance at the Carphone Warehouse on O2 for a six-week exclusive.

We had a hands-on with a very exclusive pre-production model delivered by ninjas that revealed the baby 8800 will have a smoked glass effect slide-down plastic keypad cover, a 2MP camera, FM radio and 1GB on-board memory on its Series 40 OS. Sadly it’s not 3G but Nokia's also boasting about an 'organic' user interface, for which you can read 'swirling, random graphics' (pictured).

Word is, it could be out as soon as tomorrow at the House of Mowbli. Start queuing now people.

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