Nokia 6086 on Vodafone - Available Soon

Nokia 6086 on Vodafone - Available Soon

The Nokia 6086 is expected to begin shipping during the first quarter of 2007 with an anticipated retail price of 200 euros before subsidies or taxes. "The key to the success of the Nokia 6086 - and UMA technology for that matter - is the seamless consumer experience," says Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Based on a number of successful UMA trials, the Nokia 6086 has proven to be a top-performer, flawlessly switching from quad-band GSM to WLAN coverage, as the environment demands. The Nokia 6086 successfully integrates the radio technologies making them completely transparent to the consumer." Other standard features of the Nokia 6086 phone include: - Camcorder and video player- Wire-free enhancement use and synchronization via Bluetooth- VGA camera with 4X digital zoom- 6MB free user memory and microSD slot to enable storage of your favourite music- Up to 5 hours of talk time, 10 days of standby With UMA technology, the Nokia 6086 benefits operators as well, allowing them to deliver voice and data services to their subscriber base over WLAN, decreasing their costs related to network deployment and dramatically increasing mobile service availability. Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6086 phone. The handset will be added to Orange's Unik (UMA) offer which was announced in September and has been launched in France, the Netherlands, UK and soon in Spain and Poland. "Our Unik offer combines the best of fixed and mobile within a single handset, allowing customers to use one phone to meet all their needs - with one number, one address book, one voice mail and one bill," says Yves Maitre, Vice President, Devices, Orange. "Already customers can choose from the largest range of UMA phones. The addition of the Nokia 6086 strengthens our Unik offer and builds on the strong tradition we have of working with Nokia to combine cutting edge technology with exceptional ease of use." UMA is a cost-effective way to expand cellular for operators to expand their coverage for voice and data services to homes and enterprises where it might be too difficult or expensive to build cellular coverage indoors. While consumers reap the benefits of better indoor coverage using a single number, UMA allows operators to fully leverage their cellular assets via alternative radio methods.

Nokia 6290 on Vodafone

Nokia 6290 on Vodafone

The Nokia 6290 is a modern smartphone with a classic, ergonomic design at an accessible price point. The Nokia 6290 is expected to begin shipping in Q1 2007 with an estimated retail price of 325 euros before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia 6290 is designed to meet the needs of the hectic professional looking to balance a hectic business and social calendar. With a number of practical new features, multiple alarms and handy Quick Cover access keys which enable instant access to a wide range of the device's useful features, including an interactive world travel application, consumers can use their mobile for many things. With constant connectivity via 3G technology, the Nokia 6290 ensures productivity remains a priority, providing email access, as well as connections to favourite websites. The Nokia 6290's mobile search application ensures the leading search engines and location-specific services are only the touch of a button away. While the Nokia 6290 has been designed to help people manage time and improve productivity, this smartphone will be best appreciated for its simplicity. An ergonomic keypad, fast access keys and intuitive menu structure make getting started simpler than ever. The Nokia 6290 also offers a Setup Wizard to guide users through the process of establishing their specific email, MMS functions as well as operator-specific settings. "Simplicity is what makes the Nokia 6290 smartphone so smart," said Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "The Nokia 6290 combines the collective power of S60 3rd Edition and 3G in an easy-to-use, attractively designed package. With the 3G subscriber base expected to double over the next year, there is a strong need for 3G models like the Nokia 6290 smartphone in our portfolio." The suite of standard features includes:- 2 megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom - 2.2" QVGA 16M colour internal screen- Rich email functionality which supports attachments such as PPT, PDF, Word and Excel.- MP3 music player with excellent stereo surround sound- Two way video calling The Nokia 6290 is Nokia's first mid-range smartphone to offer S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1. Announced at the Symbian Smartphone Show in October, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1 opens up a world of possibilities, highlighted by an enhanced single browser that supports both full Web and mobile optimized content. There is also available a wide variety of add-on applications that can turn the phone into a highly personalized, versatile device. The applications range from games and entertainment to powerful business and navigation applications. The Nokia 6290 phone has a talk-time of up to 3.5 hours and a standby battery time of up to 10 days.

Nokia 770 on Vodafone

Nokia 770 on Vodafone

Go ahead – move the Web! With the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet you can browse your favourite sites and catch up on your email – from right where you are. Whether you're relaxing on the sofa or enjoying the moment at your favourite café, if you have broadband access over WI-FI the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet gives you instant wireless access to the Web. You can also stream files, tune in to Internet radio, News Reader, or play your favourite videos and music.The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is easy to use, and easy on your eyes too, with a truly portable design, fashionably discrete brushed metal cover, and an ultra sharp widescreen display that's optimized for viewing online content.Ready to move? The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet will be available online
The Nokia 770 comes with a sophisticated set of software too. The core software bundle is named "Internet Tablet 2005", and it includes a fully featured web browser based on Opera (including javascript and Flash compatibility), RSS news reader, MP3 and streaming audio playback, video playback and a comprehensive image view. The Nokia 770 can also read Adobe Acrobat PDF files. On top of this is an email client featuring all common mail protocols.In 2007 the software distribution will be upgraded to "Internet Tablet 2007" which will include some new features including VoIP (internet telephony). Nokia indicate that the software can be upgraded from the 2005 version to the 2007 version but don't currently give any details on pricing or upgrade mechanism.
This is a very large device, at 141x79x19mm and 230 grams (half a pound!). Browsing time is up to 3 hours, with 7 days standby. The sales package includes a desk stand and charger

Nokia N91 8GB Music Phone

Nokia N91 8GB Music Phone

Nokia N91 8GB: Jukebox in your pocket 
The iconic Nokia N91 8GB offers the best music experience for mobile. With an 8GB hard drive you get up to 6000* songs. Features such as dedicated music keys, premium inbox music-optimized headset with remote control, synchronization with Windows Media Player, and Bluetooth connectivity support combined with the other essential ingredients that make up the Nokia Nseries Music Range, the new Nokia N91 8GB is a true jukebox in your pocket. 

New music for days. With up to 8GB of storage, there's room in here for 3000* songs. Your smartphone already goes everywhere you do and now your music will, too. Seamless switching between the integrated functions makes this combo the perfect pairing – maybe even better than wine and cheese.

Take control, switch between the music player and your favourite applications with a single dedicated key. The Nokia N91 brings it together so you can manage music and create playlists while you're on the move. It all happens on a high-resolution LCD screen – easy on the eyes and ears.

Good taste never compromises. That's why we're working with the leading audio brands to bring you an amazing mobile jukebox – that just happens to live inside your smart multimedia device. Groove to your personal tunes or rock out to the integrated FM radio D19with Visual Radio support. Ahh, glorious stereo sound. *Requires network support and the support of your radio station

Off the computer and onto your Nokia N91-8GB. Just drag and drop your ripped CDs onto the device. With USB 2.0, a Wi-Fi (WLAN) wireless connection and Microsoft Media Player 10, your tunes are at your fingertips. Stream something new or buy on the fly.

The included 2 megapixel camera and zoom function will ensure that you don't need to plan ahead to make memories. Switch over to video mode and capture all your home movies – with audio of course. Just start shooting. There's plenty of storage for your good times. 

Keep your friends close and your to-do list even closer. With contacts, a calendar and task list at hand, you'll always be prepared. Plus, you'll have plenty of room to store important files. The Nokia N91 is like having a personal assistant and a mobile music lab in your pocket. You don't even need a big pocket.

Nokia 7373 Special Edition

Give in to your desires with the Nokia 7373 phone, designed to style up your day and give your life a blush of beauty.

Turn heads everywhere you go with the chic swivel design and elaborate motifs which draw inspiration from tribal and ethnic patterns.

With a dazzling 262k colour display and an integrated 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, each of life’s moments you capture will speak a thousand words. Liven up the mood with all your favourite tunes as you saunter down the street with the integrated stereo music player and FM radio.

With the Nokia 7373, fascinating physical attributes and unique features combine to satisfy the keen eye that truly appreciates style and rich functionality.
  Innovative swivel design

 Vibrant QVGA display with up to 262,144 colours

 Integrated 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and video recorder

 Stereo music player and FM Radio

 Up to 2GB microSD card support

 Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging function

Nokia 5070

Nokia 5070

A full set of messaging features is sure to satisfy the need to connect via text, voice and images. With just a few keystrokes, friends' contact information can be accessed and messages quickly composed and delivered. When a quick voice messaqe is more convenient, the Nokia 5070 offers the option to send off quick voice messages via Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging. And of course, since a picture is worth a thousand words, the built-in camera can snap pictures of friends, weekend trips or any of life's amusing moments and then share via MMS.
 
When not busy staying in touch, owners can enjoy the fun that the Nokia 5070 is built to deliver. With an integrated FM radio, tuning into the hottest radio channels in town is quick and easy, especially since a stereo headset comes included in the sales package. If a quick game is more appropriate, pre-installed java games such as the widely popular Sudoku can be found on the Nokia 5070. With a built in web browser, surfing the web and checking sports results or movie timetables is also possible with the multi-talented Nokia 5070.
 
As unique as the Nokia 5070 is, owners are sure to want to make theirs just as individual as themselves. MP3 ringtones are at hand to ensure that each time it rings, the Nokia 5070 can reflect its owner's style, mood or music taste. Additionally, a variety of wallpapers and themes can also be downloaded to give the Nokia 5070 even more of a personalized touch. 
 
The Nokia 5070 has talk time up to 3.5 hours and the standby time is up to 12 days and is available in two fresh colours, red or blue.
 

Nokia 5700

Nokia 5700

The Nokia 5700 XpressMusic adds a new twist to the mobile music experience with compatibility for tracks purchased from many Internet music stores," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "In addition the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic features a dedicated audio chip for improved music performance which consumers can further enhance by selecting from an ever increasing line of compatible audio enhancements."
 
Using an optional 2GB MicroSD card, the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic supports up to 1500 tracks that can be enjoyed using Bluetooth stereo headphones, with their own favourite 3.5mm plug-equipped headphones and the included headset adaptor or through built-in stereo loudspeakers. Loading songs onto the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic is fast and easy as consumers can choose from a broad range of supported digital formats, including WMA, MP3, AAC, as well as eAAC+ and MP4. When purchasing music online, shoppers again have the luxury of choice as they can select from a range of Internet music stores, also those utilizing Windows Media Player Digital Rights management (WMDRM). The optimized music player in the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic supports album art, playlists, plus a 5-band equalizer and audio visualizations. 
 
3G and video are part of the package 
More than a music-only device, the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic brings videos to life on a vibrant colour screen supporting up to 16 million colours for exceptional video playback. With 3G high-speed data connectivity, the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic makes browsing, downloading and streaming multimedia content much more convenient and faster than before. A video call feature and the built-in 2 Megapixel camera make it easy to share moments with friends and family.  
 
The Nokia 5700 XpressMusic is based on the world's leading S60 software running on Symbian OS. S60 enables consumers to personalize their device with a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded to the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, including games, navigation, entertainment, productivity and creativity.

Nokia 6120

Nokia 6120

More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for tasks such as downloading music, streaming video, browsing the Internet or receiving emails with attachments. The compact Nokia 6120 classic phone makes these tasks faster and easier by utilizing HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), an evolutionary technology offering downloads up to 10 times faster than over usual WCDMA networks.
 
Giving the Nokia 6120 even more functionality for busy lives, the new phone features two cameras -- a 2-megapixel camera with 4-times digital zoom, flash and panorama mode for taking high-quality photographs as well as a second camera in the front that adds a personal touch to calls by making use of the video call feature.  
 
The Nokia 6120 classic has even more ways that consumers can save time. For instance, with only a few short steps using the pre-loaded How-To Guides and a Set-up Wizard on the Nokia 6120 classic, consumers can have their email, messaging and Internet connection up and running in less time. The Data Transfer application allows consumers to transfer contacts, calendars, photos, videos and files from their previous Nokia to their new Nokia 6120 classic, even when the SIM card is removed. And, by synchronizing their calendar from their office computer with the calendar featured in the Nokia 6120 classic phone, consumers can always have their schedule with them.
 
"Mobile phones have taken on a much larger role in our busy lives," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "We recognize that having the capability to utilize the mobile phone in many ways gives consumers a better balance between work and play. With the HSDPA technology, S60 on Symbian OS and the wide range of features of the Nokia 6120 classic, consumers will be able to make their daily lives more manageable."
 
In many countries, 3G technology has offered consumers an enhanced mobile experience with faster browsing, streaming, music downloads and email and Internet access. The new Nokia HSDPA technology makes these applications, and many others, more accessible. 
 
The Nokia 6210 classic is based on S60 software that lets users download and use additional applications in addition to the ones already found on the device. Users can personalize the phone with a wide variety of add-on applications, enhancements, content and service. S60 also allows users to run several applications at the same time enabling them to browse the Web while listening to their favourite music.
 

Nokia N95 sport

The Nokia N95 Sport is a multimedia mobile phone meant to bring entertainment in the form of world class gaming experiences.
Key Features
Weight : 120 g Talktime : Up to 6 h 30 min Standby : Up to 220 hColour Display : TFT, 16M colors Ringtones : Polyphonic (64 channels), Monophonic, True Tones, MP3 Camera : 5 MP MP3 : Yes Bluetooth : Yes, v2.0 with A2DP Infrared : Yes
GPRS : Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps Video Recording : Yes 3G : HSDPA

Nokia N96

Nokia N96
Most of the mobile users are awaiting for the release of the Nokia N96 mobile phone as it has all the world famous functionalities and comes with awesome looks. To please the demands of the modern mobile lovers, this sophisticated handset comes with all the multimedia features and lovely looks. A powerful digital camera of this phone comes with 5.0 mega pixels and offers an exceptional resolution. To make it a complete advanced technology tool, this camera comes with all the options that help the users to take images perfect looks. the Nokia N96 phone comes with messaging options apart from HTML browser and advanced features like GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth and USB.

Nokia N85 (Unlocked)

Nokia N85 (Unlocked) – A brilliant invention by Nokia If you are looking for a performance oriented mobile phone, Nokia N85 (Unlocked) should be the number one choice for you. It is an upgraded version of the much popular and desired N82 by Nokia. It is a type of slider phone that’s redefined for the coming generation.


Nokia N85 (Unlocked) is a Quad Band GSM phone that is utilizes the 3G signal network in order to download loads of information as well as important files at the speed of light. The design of this phone is worth a thousand applauses. It makes the cell phone look unique and also a device that easy to operate. It is not too bulky and would slip into your pocket. It weighs 128 grams.

Nokia N85 (Unlocked) possesses a superb OLED screen that’s efficient enough to show about 16m colors in varied clarity. The screen of this phone measures 2.6 inches and this is a hell lot of space to view messages.

Nokia N85 (Unlocked) houses features such as GPRS, HSCD, EDGE, WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth and USB 2.0.

You can click some superb photographs with the 5 Megapixel camera built-in this phone.

Nokia N85 (Unlocked) is a superb phone laced with a lot of features.

History of Nokia Phone company

History

The Nokia House, Nokia's head office located by the Gulf of Finland in Keilaniemi, Espoo, was constructed between 1995 and 1997. It is the workplace of more than 1,000 Nokia employees.


Pre-telecommunications era

What is known today as Nokia was established in 1865 as a wood-pulp mill by Fredrik Idestam on the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids in the town of Tampere, in south-western Finland. The company was later relocated to the town of Nokia by the Nokianvirta river, which had better resources for hydropower production. That is where the company got the name that it still uses today. The name Nokia originated from the river which flowed through the town. The river itself, Nokianvirta, was named after the old Finnish word originally meaning a dark, furry animal that was locally known as the nokia, or sable, or later pine marten.

Finnish Rubber Works established its factories in the beginning of 20th century nearby and began using Nokia as its brand. Shortly after World War I, Finnish Rubber Works acquired Nokia Wood Mills as well as Finnish Cable Works, a producer of telephone and telegraph cables. These three companies were merged to form Nokia Corporation in 1967.

The new company was involved in many sectors, producing at one time or another paper products, bicycle and car tires, footwear (including Wellington boots), personal computers, communications cables, televisions, electricity generation machinery, capacitors, aluminium, etc.





Telecommunications era

The seeds of the current incarnation of Nokia were planted with the founding of the electronics section of the cable division in the 1960s. In the 1967 fusion, that section was separated into its own division, and began manufacturing telecommunications equipment. The Telecommunications era was renound for its growth in little time and Nokia was the first company to establish a phone company and later moblie phones or "PAISCOOL"


First mobile phones

Nokia had been producing commercial and military mobile radio communications technology since the 1960s. Since 1964 Nokia had developed VHF-radio simultaneously with Salora Oy, which later in 1971 also developed the ARP-phone. In 1979 the merger of these two companies resulted in the establishment of Mobira Oy. Mobira began developing mobile phones for the Nordic Mobile Telephony (NMT) network standard that went online in the 1980s and in 1982 it introduced its first car phone, the Mobira Senator for NMT 450 networks.

The Mobira Cityman 200, Nokia's NMT-900 mobile phone from the early 1990s.[17]

Nokia bought Salora Oy in 1984 and now owning 100% of the company, changed the company's telecommunication branch name to Nokia-Mobira Oy. The Mobira Talkman, launched in 1984, was one of the world's first transportable phones. In 1987, Nokia introduced one of the world's first handheld phones, the Mobira Cityman 900. While the Mobira Senator of 1982 had weighed 9.8 kg (22 lb) and the Talkman just under 5 kg (11 lb), the Mobira Cityman weighed only 800 g (28 oz) with the battery and had a price tag of 24,000 Finnish marks (approximately €4,560).[18] Despite the high price, the first phones were almost snatched from the sales assistants’ hands. Initially, the mobile phone was a "yuppie" product and a status symbol.

In 1988, Jorma Nieminen, resigning from the post of CEO of the mobile phone unit, along with two other employees from the unit, started a notable mobile phone company of their own, Benefon Oy. One year later, Nokia Mobira Oy became Nokia Mobile Phones and in 1991 the first GSM phone was launched.


Involvement in GSM

Nordic Mobile Telephony was the world's first mobile telephony standard that enabled international roaming, and provided valuable experience for Nokia for its close participation in developing Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It is a digital standard which came to dominate the world of mobile telephony in the 1990s, in mid-2006 accounting for about two billion mobile telephone subscribers in the world, or about 80% percent of the total, in more than 200 countries. The world's first commercial GSM call was made in 1991 in Helsinki over a Nokia-supplied network, by then Prime Minister of Finland Harri Holkeri, using a Nokia phone.


Networking equipment

In the 1970s, Nokia became more involved in the telecommunications industry by developing the Nokia DX200, a digital switch for telephone exchanges. In 1982, a DX200 switch became the world's first digital telephone switch to be put into operational use. The DX200 became the workhorse of the network equipment division. Its modular and flexible architecture enabled it to be developed into various switching products.

For a while in the 1970s, Nokia's network equipment production was separated into Telefenno, a company jointly owned by the parent corporation and by a company owned by the Finnish state. In 1987 the state sold its shares to Nokia and in 1992 the name was changed to Nokia Telecommunications.

In the 1970s and 1980s Nokia developed the Sanomalaitejärjestelmä ("Message device system") for Finnish Defence Forces.


Personal computers

In the 1980s, Nokia produced a series of personal computers called MikroMikko.[20] However, the PC division was sold to ICL, which later became part of Fujitsu. That company later transferred its personal computer operations to Fujitsu Siemens Computers, which shut down its only factory in Finland (in the town of Espoo, where computers had been produced since the 1960s) at the end of March 2000[21][22], thus ending large-scale PC manufacturing in the country. Nokia was also known for producing very high quality CRT displays for PC and larger systems application. The CRT division was sold to Viewsonic in 2000[23].


Challenges of growth

In the 1980s, during the era of its CEO Kari Kairamo, Nokia expanded into new fields, mostly by acquisitions. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the corporation ran into serious financial problems, a major reason being its heavy losses by the television manufacturing division (these problems probably contributed to Kairamo taking his own life in 1988). Nokia responded by streamlining its telecommunications divisions, and by divesting itself of the television and PC divisions. Jorma Ollila, who became the CEO in 1992, made a strategic decision to concentrate solely on telecommunications. Thus, during the rest of the 1990s, Nokia continued to divest itself of all of its non-telecommunications divisions.

The exploding worldwide popularity of mobile telephones, beyond even Nokia's most optimistic predictions, caused a logistics crisis in the mid-1990s. This prompted Nokia to overhaul its entire logistics operation. Logistics continues to be one of Nokia's major advantages over its rivals, along with greater economies of scale.


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Progression of size in Nokia mobile phones.

In April 2003, the troubles of the networks equipment division caused the corporation to resort to similar streamlining practices on that side, including layoffs and organizational restructuring.[24] This diminished Nokia's public image in Finland,[25][26] and produced a number of court cases and an episode of a documentary television show critical of Nokia.[27]

On September 22, 2003, Nokia acquired Sega.com, a branch of SEGA which has been the major basis to build up the Nokia N-Gage.[28]

Despite these occasional crises, Nokia has been phenomenally successful in its chosen field. Its growth has come mostly during the era of Jorma Ollila as CEO and his team of about six close colleagues. In June 2006, Ollila left to become the chairman of Royal Dutch Shell. Nokia's new CEO is Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo.

On February 2006, Nokia and Sanyo announced a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture addressing the CDMA handset business. But in June, they announced ending negotiations without agreement. Nokia also stated its decision to pull out of CDMA research and development, to continue CDMA business in selected markets.[29][30][31]

On February 10, 2006, Nokia acquired Intellisync Corporation, a provider of data and PIM synchronization software.

On June 19, 2006, Nokia and Siemens AG announced the companies are to merge their mobile and fixed-line phone network equipment businesses to create one of the world's largest network firms. Each company will have a 50% stake in the infrastructure company, to be headquartered in the Helsinki area, and to be called Nokia Siemens Networks. The companies predict annual sales of €16 bn and cost savings of €1.5 bn a year by 2010. About 20,000 Nokia employees will be transferred to this new company.

The Nokia 6300, a member of the Nokia 6000 series, Nokia's largest family of phones.

In August 2006, Nokia acquired online music distributor Loudeye Corp for $60 m. The company has been developing this into an online music service in the hope of using it to generate handset sales. The service is expected to launch in late 2007 and would rival iTunes.

In March 2007, Nokia signed a memorandum with Cluj County Council, Romania to open a new plant near the city in Jucu commune.[32][33]

In May 2007, Nokia announced that its Nokia 1100 handset, with over 200 million units shipped, is the best-selling mobile phone of all time and the world's top-selling consumer electronics product.[34]

In July 2007, Nokia acquired all assets of Twango, the comprehensive media sharing solution for organizing and sharing photos, videos and other personal media.[35][36]

In September 2007, Nokia announced its intention to acquire Enpocket, a supplier of mobile advertising technology and services.[37]

In October 2007, pending shareholder and regulatory approval, Nokia bought Navteq, a U.S.-based supplier of digital mapping data, for a price of $8.1 bn.[38]

At the Nokia World conference in December 2007, Nokia announced their "Comes With Music" program: Nokia device buyers are to receive a year of complimentary access to music downloads.[39] The service is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2008.

In April 2008, Nokia began finding new ways to Connect People, asking the “audience” to use their creativity and their mobile devices to become Nokia’s production company - to take part in filming, acting, editing and producing a collaborative film. Nokia Productions will be the first ever mobile filmmaking project directed by Spike Lee. This will be a collaborative experience that exists across borders and perspectives—working off a common script.

In May 2008, Nokia announced on their annual stockholder meeting that they want to shift to the internet business as a whole. Nokia no longer wants to be seen as the telephone company. Google, Apple and Microsoft are not seen as natural competition for their new image but they are considered as major important players to deal with.

In July 2008, Nokia finalized the aquistion of Navteq.


Corporate structure

Since January 1, 2008, Nokia comprises three business groups: Devices, Services & Software, and Markets. On April 1, 2007, Nokia’s Networks business group was combined with Siemens’ carrier-related operations for fixed and mobile networks to form Nokia Siemens Networks, jointly owned by Nokia and Siemens and consolidated by Nokia.


Devices

Evolution of the Nokia Communicator. Models 9000, 9110, 9210 and 9500 shown.

The Devices division combines its existing mainline mobile phones division with the separate subdivisions manufacturing Multimedia (Nseries) and Enterprise (Eseries) class devices as well as formerly centralized core devices R&D – called Technology Platforms, headed by Kai Öistämö.

This division provides the general public with mobile voice and data products across a wide range of mobile devices, including high-volume, consumer oriented mobile phones and devices, and more expensive multimedia and enterprise-class devices. The devices are based on GSM/EDGE, 3G/WCDMA and CDMA cellular technologies. Nokia's Nseries Multimedia Computers extensively uses Symbian OS.

In the first quarter of 2006 Nokia sold over 15 million MP3 capable mobile phones, which means that Nokia is not only the world's leading supplier of mobile phones and digital cameras (as most of Nokia's mobile telephones feature digital cameras, it is also believed that Nokia has recently overtaken Kodak in camera production making it the largest in the world), Nokia is now also the leading supplier of digital audio players (MP3 players), outpacing sales of devices such as the iPod from Apple. At the end of the year 2007, Nokia managed to sell almost 440 million mobile phones which accounted for 40% of all global mobile phones sales.[40]


Services & Software

The Nokia N95, an example of Nokia's Nseries multimedia computer lineup.

The Services & Software division combines the existing Enterprise and Consumer driver services businesses previously hosted in Multimedia and Enterprise as well as a number of new acquisitions (Loudeye, Gate5, Enpocket, Intellisync, Avvenu), headed by Niklas Savander.

The group works with companies outside the telecommunications industry to make advances in the technology and bring new applications and possibilities in areas such as online services, optics, music synchronization and streaming media.


Markets

The successor organization to Nokia's Customer and Market Operations division, represents the sales, marketing and manufacturing functions of the company, led by Anssi Vanjoki. There are many markets in over sea operations e.g. America, Australia, Kenya, Chad, Malaysia, Finland, Wales, England, Iraq and Thailand


Nokia Siemens Networks
Main article: Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks (previously Nokia Networks) provides mobile network infrastructure, communications and networks service platforms, as well as professional services to operators and service providers. Networks focuses in: GSM, EDGE, 3G/WCDMA and WiMAX radio access networks; core networks with increasing IP and multiaccess capabilities; and services.

At the end of 2005, Nokia Networks had more than 150 mobile network customers in more than 60 countries, with its systems serving in excess of 400 million subscribers.

On June 19, 2006 Nokia and Siemens AG announced the companies are to merge their mobile and fixed-line phone network equipment businesses to create one of the world's largest network firms, called Nokia Siemens Networks. The Nokia Siemens Networks brand identity, created by London and Tokyo based branding agency Moving Brands, was subsequently launched at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona in February 2007.[41][42]


Corporate affairs


Corporate governance

The control and management of Nokia is divided among the shareholders at a general meeting and the Group Executive Board (left), under the direction of the Board of Directors (right).[44] The Chairman and the rest of the Group Executive Board members are appointed by the Board of Directors. Only the Chairman of the Group Executive Board can belong to both, the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board. The Board of Directors' committees consist of the Audit Committee,[45] the Personnel Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee.

The operations of the company are managed within the framework set by the Finnish Companies Act, Nokia's Articles of Association and Corporate Governance Guidelines,[51] and related Board of Directors adopted charters.