Published: 20:19 05.02.2003 GMT+2 /HUGIN /Source: NOKIA /HEX: NOK
/ISIN: FI0009000681
Nokia and T-Mobile Announce Partnership On Mobile Services For N-Gage
London, 5 February 2003 --T-Mobile International and Nokia announce
today that they have agreed to co-develop innovative mobile services
globally for the Nokia N-GageTM game deck. The Nokia N-Gage game deck
enables an enriched interactive gaming experience by introducing an
innovative wireless multiplayer platform for both local and remote
gaming. As part of this partnership, Nokia and T-Mobile are working
to create high quality games and integrated games services available
globally for N-Gage consumers via T-Mobile's network. T-Mobile will
in addition develop and offer this platform in the future to other
operators in the industry.
As a result, mobile gamers will have an easy to use experience that
allows the download of games and game related content using the
latest technologies. T-Mobile's intent is to be the first network
operator in deploying games commercially for the Nokia N-Gage game
deck in Europe and in the US market, with online functionality.
Nikesh Arora, CMO, T-Mobile International comments, "This partnership
with Nokia emphasizes both T-Mobile's commitment to significantly
growing the mobile data market with pioneering partnerships and a
firm belief that gaming and entertainment will be key drivers to mass
market usage of mobile data. Mobile gaming represents the next step
in the evolution of the games industry, by adding interactivity, and
mobility to traditional gaming options."
"Working with a leading mobile operator like T-Mobile means that we
can offer N-Gage consumers a total package of both exciting,
innovative games as well as integrated mobile game services. Gamers
will be able to take advantage of the unique capabilities that the
Nokia N-Gage offers, including multiplayer games over GPRS and mobile
game services like downloading game content or uploading high scores
and screenshots," said Ilkka Raiskinen, Senior Vice President,
Entertainment and Media Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the
company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a
leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By
adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for
companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a
broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
About T-Mobile International
T-Mobile International is one of the world`s leading companies in
mobile communications. As one of Deutsche Telekom`s four strategic
divisions, T-Mobile concentrates on the most dynamic markets in
Europe and the United States. By the end 2002, almost 82 million
people were using the mobile communications services provided by
companies in which T-Mobile or Deutsche Telekom have a majority or
minority stake. And all that over a common technology platform 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.
For more information please contact:
T-Mobile press office
E Devereux
Tel. +44 208 762 5000/5116
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 08000
Email: nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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