Nokia 1661

Monday, November 10th 2008 - 12:05 CET - Comments: 0

I n its ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide, Nokia introduced a range of affordable mobile devices and innovative new services specifically for people in emerging markets. "In 2002, Nokia unveiled a strategy to lower the cost of owning and operating a mobile phone and to bring the benefits of mobile telephony to people in emerging markets. Today, we are expanding that vision by introducing a number of devices and services that aim to bring the power of the Internet to these markets as well," says Robert Andersson, Executive Vice President, Devices, Nokia.

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Nokia 1661 handset with Internet sharing features

Robert Andersson adds: "The mobile device and the Internet are a powerful combination in connecting people with each other, accessing information, news, entertainment and sharing. By introducing products and services that are affordable, relevant and easy-to-use, we believe Nokia can fuel the growth of the Internet in emerging markets through mobility."

 

 

Nokia 1661 phone

One of the newly launched affordable Nokia mobile phones is the Nokia 1661. The Nokia 1661 offers exceptional value from a brand that represents quality and trust. The Nokia 1661 is Nokia's lowest cost color phone including an FM radio and a large color screen. The Nokia 1661 also supports flashlight, loud ringtones and multiple phonebooks. The Nokia 1661 is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of 30 EUR.

 

 

Nokia e-mail service

The first services Nokia will offer in emerging markets will focus on email, agriculture and education, which based on consumer feedback, present the strongest demand in emerging markets.

 

 

Nokia Mail on Ovi

Mail on Ovi, which is enabled on Nokia Series 40 devices, offers the possibility to create an email account directly on the mobile phone without having to use a personal computer, giving millions of users the possibility to create their first internet identity and communicate in new ways. Mail on Ovi is easy to find, set-up and use, for immediate email access from your mobile phone. A trial of Mail on Ovi will launch in a few select markets by the end of November 2008. The global rollout of Mail on Ovi will be available on all currently shipping Nokia Series 40 devices by the end of 2008. For actual price infomation and full technical specifications follow this link. 

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