Watch this space: Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition launched
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Corporate news announcement processed and transmitted by Hugin AS.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TVEdition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV(DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3Gdevice. With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise - by 2012there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on theirmobile phones - this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting toenjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, "The introduction of the Nokia5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcastmobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device fornew and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watchinga variety of programmes on their mobiles, such as drama programs,news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TVEdition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive."Watch TV. Anywhere.Thanks to the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition's DVB-H technology,programs burst through the QVGA 2.4" screen in full-colour, crystalclear, sharp images. Plug in 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing oruse the loudspeaker option to share the experience with friends andfamily.With one-click access to live broadcasts, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TVEdition can pick up the best channels around. Set reminders forfavorite shows to make sure key episodes aren't missed and createpersonal channel lists with Nokia's innovative Electronic ProgramGuide (EPG) for a truly tailored mobile broadcast TV experience.The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition provides broadcast picture qualitywhile the headset acts as an antenna for outstanding reception, so noblank screens or interference during those all important moments.Long battery life gives up to six hours of DVB-H usage; enough timeto watch three football matches - or six episodes of a soap opera -before recharging. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition will retail for155 Euros before taxes and subsidies.Franklin Selgert, Chairman, Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum said,"It is essential for DVB-H service providers to have a variety ofdevices capable of serving the mass market. Having a completeportfolio of handsets is pivotal for the commercial success of mobileTV. The new Nokia DVB-H enabled mobile phone, the Nokia 5330 MobileTV Edition, is a great addition to the current portfolio of broadcastTV-capable handsets."Catch up with friends. Anytime.The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition comes with all the latest socialnetworking software, making it simple to stay in touch with friendsvia Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Post status updatesfor friends and family to follow or instant message (IM) them viaWindows Live(TM) Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOLand many others.Capture photos and video clips, day or night, using the 3.2 megapixelcamera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash before uploading andsharing favourite shots via sites such as OviShare and Flickr.Alternatively, email them via Ovi Mail, Nokia Messaging, Windows LiveMessenger, Gmail, or Yahoo! Mail.Play music. Whenever.Accessing music and other apps is easy with dedicated music keys andlinks to the Nokia Music store (where available). The Nokia 5330Mobile TV edition is also compatible with Nokia's innovative Comeswith Music service - providing free, unlimited access to millions oftracks. Download free music anytime, anywhere - and keep all themusic forever.Keep up-to-date. Wherever.Check out the choice of personalized media and applications in theOvi Store. A one-stop-shop for thousands of applications, games,videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based servicesand more, means personalizing the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition isjust the touch of a button away.Mobile TV. Roll-out.Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operatorsworldwide on Mobile TV implementations. Commercial launches withMobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards includeAustria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria,Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland. Additional commerciallaunches can be expected during the next 12-18 month in more than 20countries.Stefan Schneiders, Head of Mobile TV solutions at Nokia SiemensNetworks said, "It is great that Nokia has affirmed its commitment toDVB-H by launching the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. 2010 brings aseries of high-profile global sporting events and this is a goodopportunity for operators to create, drive and bundle innovativemobile TV services based on DVB-H. In fact, during the 2006 WorldCup, Italy saw the launch of the most successful mobile TVBroadcasting service in Europe."Francois Theron, CEO at DStv Mobile comments: "DStv Mobile has rolledout DVB-H networks in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia and we arecurrently rolling out a number of new networks in other Africancountries. Our success has been built around offering innovative andpremium television content at an affordable price while facilitatingaccess to inexpensive handsets which suit the requirements ofconsumers in Africa. The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TVEdition is a welcome development as Nokia is a trusted brand inAfrica and will further encourage television viewers to accessentertainment, sport and news on the DStv Mobile platforms."Vincent Grivet, Vice President, Mobile TV TDF, France said "We arevery excited by the launch of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. It isa highly seducing and compelling device and will be the perfectplatform for introducing both European mobile users and operators toa high quality and constraint free mobile TV experience. This isexactly what the industry has been waiting for to accelerate thebroadcast mobile TV roll out, and we look forward to the successfuland fast distribution of this innovative device in our key Europeanmarkets such as Finland, Austria, Germany and France.Vincenzo Novari, CEO at Hutch 3G, Italy, said: "As the largesthandset producer in the world, Nokia's announcement is real evidenceof their commitment to the development of the broadcast mobile TVmarket. Networks, content and handsets made for mass consumerconsumption are the key ingredients for fuelling the market'sgrowth".Erik Sylvestersson, Vice President Sales & Marketing at DNA Finlandsaid: "Live digital TV broadcasts over DVB-H networks is becomingmore accessible to more people. In Finland, we have found that sportand news are the key drivers for broadcast mobile TV consumptionamong consumers. People want to be able to watch the action as ithappens - rather than settle for highlight shows once they get home.Consumers expect an exceptional on-the-move TV experience at anaffordable price, something the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is fullyequipped to deliver."Notes to editors:Compatibility with the aforementioned services may be limited tocertain countries.Nokia's first commercial DVB-H device was the Nokia N92, launched inNovember 2005. Nokia's DVB-H device range includes the Nokia N92,Nokia N77, and the Nokia N96. In addition Nokia enables DVB-Hreception on multiple devices including the Nokia N97, Nokia N97mini, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia E75, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia X6by using the Nokia Mobile TV Receiver SU-33W.About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world'sleading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people innew and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology withpersonalized services to enable people to stay close to what mattersto them. We also provide comprehensive digital map informationthrough NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services forcommunications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.Media enquiries:NokiaCommunicationsTel. +358 7180 34900Email: press.services(at)nokia.comwww.nokia.com --- End of Message ---NOKIAP.O. Box 226
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