Leading up to the launch of its flagship WCDMA 3G network in Germany, T-Mobile has agreed with Nokia on the volume supply of the Nokia 7600 GSM/WCDMA phone. T-Mobile will include the Nokia 7600 imaging device in its portfolio of 3G devices from the start, allowing its subscribers to experience fast and flexible mobile Internet services with the latest in handset technology and style.
"T-Mobile and Nokia are truly in a collaborative mode, and the inclusion of the Nokia 7600 phone in our portfolio is a great example of our shared vision of making WCDMA a vibrant force for life-enriching communications," says Michael Schuld, Executive Vice President Terminal Management, T-Mobile Germany. "We've been very pleased with the performance of the Nokia 7600 phone and believe its cutting-edge features such as the high-quality video streaming will be a boost to our customers as they explore the possibilities of 3G multimedia and entertainment."
"We are proud to be at the forefront with T-Mobile as it opens 3G service in one of the most advanced mobile markets in the world," says Marcus Störkel, Key Account Manager T-Mobile Europe, Customer and Market Operations, Nokia. "The Nokia 7600 combines the appeal of a futuristic design, the practical advantages of small size and long-lasting battery power, and the promise of next generation WCDMA 3G services. The Nokia 7600 will let T-Mobile's subscribers take the fullest advantage of T-Mobile's innovative services."
With the Nokia 7600 imaging device, T-Mobile customers can enjoy a full range of multimedia experiences, such as capturing and viewing pictures and videos with the phone's 65,000-color screen, listening to music, as well as exchanging multimedia messages and mobile e-mail. The ability to seamless handovers, incorporation of the latest 3GPP standards and robust battery performance makes the Nokia 7600 an ideal device for taking advantage of T-Mobile's WCDMA 3G network. Nokia has also been one of the major suppliers of WCDMA 3G radio-access network equipment to T-Mobile.
Operating in GSM 900/1800 as well as WCDMA 3G networks, the distinctive Nokia 7600 is currently available in volumes in Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
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