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Nokia and STMicroelectronics Plan Deeper Ties in 3G Technology development

August 8, 2007

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) today announced their intention to deepen their collaboration on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. The two companies also are negotiating a plan relating to transferring a part of Nokia’s Integrated Circuit (IC) operations to STMicroelectronics.

The multifaceted agreement will enable STMicroelectronics to design and manufacture 3G chipsets based on Nokia’s modem technologies, energy management and RF (radio frequency) technology and deliver complete solutions to Nokia and the open market.
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Nokia Today Unveiled the Prism Collection

August 7, 2007

Nokia today unveiled the Prism collection, its latest range of mobile phones aimed at style-conscious consumers. The Prism collection consists of the Nokia 7900 Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism, handsets which combine individual style and state-of-the-art technology. The two mobile models will be available in the third quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of EUR 400 for the Nokia 7900 Prism and EUR 210 for the Nokia 7500 Prism, before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia Prism collection is highlighted by cutting-edge colors, materials and graphics. Its signature diamond-cut design, featuring sharp angled lines, geometric patterns and graphic light-refracting colors, ensure these models stand out in the mobile phone market.
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Ericsson Awarded Network Expansion Contract by XL in Indonesia

August 6, 2007

Ericsson has been awarded an expansion contract by PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk (XL) to expand its GSM/GPRS and WCDMA/HSPA in the country.

Under the three-and-a-half-year frame agreement, Ericsson will supply both best-in-class 2G and 3G radio access network and MINI-LINK transmission equipment, as well as deployment of its proven Mobile Softswitch Solution. This is a step forward for XL in the evolution to an all-IP network, which is necessary to support the rapid growth and cost-efficiency of network capacity and coverage.

Ericsson will also supply the network deployment and integration, as well as network and technology consulting, such as network performance improvement, network capacity and design, among other services.
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Nokia 6110 Navigator Launched in South Africa Earlier This Week

August 6, 2007

The Nokia 6110 Navigator, launched in South Africa earlier this week, has proven its capabilities in one of the toughest environments possible — with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they took the ‘Long Way Down’ from Scotland to the southern most tip of Africa on motorcycle. The journey lasted three months and saw the pair ride 24 000km and cross two continents. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator routing the path, best friends Ewan and Charley defied the elements atop customized BMW motorcycles, crossing the finishing line today in Cape Town.

Since those first miles in May 2007 in John O’Groats, Scotland, they have ridden through twenty countries, including Libya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Rwanda. They have encountered and negotiated blinding sandstorms, searing temperatures, challenging border crossings and extreme riding conditions.
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Get Wimax Ready for LG-KC1

August 6, 2007

LG recently presented in Korea its brand new smartphone known as the LG-KC1; Mobile Wimax compatible, featuring a 2.8 inches touchscreen and a rather nice design, it also comes equipped with a 2MPx sensor, BlueTooth, Audio/Video player, DMB, 512MB, microSD and other things to make it an excellent all-around product.

The KC1 runs Windows Mobile 5 and is, so far, only available in Korea but a “light” version is rumoured to cross the frontiers in the weeks to come, wait and see.

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