Nokia and T-Mobile team up to bring the benefits of S60 software to mainstream consumer markets

T-Mobile embraces the advanced customization capabilities of S60 software on Symbian OS

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced a collaboration to strengthen T-Mobile's capabilities to bring core services to market and improve the capability of S60 licensees to develop devices for T-Mobile. The collaboration is part of T-Mobile's efforts to harmonize terminal software solutions within T-Mobile's device portfolio.

Through the collaboration, T-Mobile will have access to timely and customized S60 products that support the consumer adoption of their services, such as web'n'walk(TM), a service that allows easy access to the Internet on mobile devices.

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"T-Mobile recognizes the benefits of software platforms and sees open operating systems such as S60 on Symbian OS crucial for our platform strategy. We are pleased with the customization package that S60 offers to address T-Mobile's specific requirements. The timely and cost effective customization is key to guaranteeing device time to market," said Przemek Czarnecki, Executive Vice President, Terminal Technology at T-Mobile.

The collaboration with T-Mobile allows S60 development be aligned with T-Mobile's requirements. Both companies will work closely together to bring the benefits of open operating systems to mainstream consumer markets.

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"We see this as a great opportunity to deliver a great consumer experience and to evolve our respective businesses," said Matti Vänskä, Vice President, Mobile Software Sales and Marketing, Nokia. "The benefits of a multi-vendor platform strategy are being recognized by operators, and S60, the market-leading smartphone software platform, is well positioned in this space. The flexibility of S60 software enables T-Mobile to implement Internet-based service concepts consistently across handsets from various manufacturers."

About S60

S60 built on Symbian OS is the world's leading smartphone software, and is licensed by some of the industry's foremost mobile device manufacturers. The flexibility of the S60 software allows for various hardware designs and software configurations, as evidenced by the multitude of S60 devices already available on the market. Through its award-winning user interface, extensive support for new mobile services and the innovation potential for partner solutions, S60 provides an open and scalable business opportunity for mobile operators and 3rd party developers.

According to Canalys research (January, 2007), S60 is the clear leader in converged device software with 54% market share globally in Q4 2006. To date, 49 devices based on S60 and Symbian OS have been launched, 20 of which are based on S60 3rd Edition.

For further information and news about S60 and the S60 community, please visit S60

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

About T-Mobile International

T-Mobile International is one of the world's leading companies in mobile communications. As one of Deutsche Telekom`s three strategic business units, T-Mobile concentrates on the most dynamic markets in Europe and the United States. By end of 2006, more than 106 million mobile customers were served by companies of the Deutsche Telekom group. The common technology platform is based on GSM, the world's most successful digital wireless standard. This also makes T-Mobile the only mobile communications provider with a seamless transatlantic service.

T-Mobile also is partner of FreeMove, an alliance consisting of four of Europe's leading mobile companies - Orange, TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), T-Mobile and TeliaSonera - to help their customers communicate as easily while travelling abroad as they do at home.

For more information about T-Mobile International, please visit T-mobile

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