Espoo, Finland - Continuing to build the success of its highly popular 3G product, Nokia today announced that the Nokia 6680 device will be available through Vodafone K.K. in Japan. The stylish Nokia 6680 3G WCDMA terminal will be marketed in Vodafone's lineup under the name "Vodafone 702NK II (Nokia 6680)". The device is expected to be commercially available in Japan starting from late October.
The Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II), specially customized for Vodafone K.K., delivers highly sophisticated 3G functionality in an attractively styled, compact form. One of the few products in the WCDMA market with truly international roaming capability, the Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II) allows consumers to enjoy various 3G services provided by Vodafone K.K., including the Vodafone live!, international roaming video calls and video streaming services in or outside of Japan. Additionally, the owners of the device will get access to the famous Vodafone live! email system.
The full-fledged smartphone feature set of the Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II) is enriched by robust data communication functions including WCDMA and Bluetooth wireless technology, which makes it fast and convenient to browse the Internet, send and receive emails with attachments, and link with other electronic devices such as PCs. These features make the Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II) a first-class tool for conducting business, whether in the office or out and about.
"With its elegant design, robust feature set and sophisticated functionality, the Nokia 6680 has become the best-selling WCDMA device globally," said Heikki Tenhunen, President of Nokia Japan. "We are very pleased to expand its availability to new customer groups, and regard this development as an important milestone in entering the Japanese mass market."
The Nokia 6680 is the third Nokia 3G product available in the Vodafone K.K. lineup. The Nokia 6630 (Vodafone 702NK) was added to the Vodafone K.K. portfolio in December 2004, and the Nokia 6650 (V-NM701) became available in August 2003.
Detailed information about Nokia 6680 (Vodafone 702NK II) and its services can be found from Vodafone's website www.vodafone.jp. For more information about the global version of the product, please visit www.nokia.com/6680.
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