Nokia now delivering third generation UMTS Nokia 6651 handset to AT&T Wireless
July 20, 2004
Nokia to support AT&T Wireless' groundbreaking launch of third generation UMTS networks
in the United States
IRVING, Texas - AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) and Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced
the immediate availability of the UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone System) Nokia
6651 imaging phone (GSM/GPRS/UMTS 1900MHz). Designed to operate on AT&T Wireless'
first-to-market high-speed UMTS network, the Nokia 6651 imaging phone features full-motion
video capture, Bluetooth connectivity, and the unique ability to simultaneously
send images while on a voice call. The Nokia 6651 phone can reach average data speeds
of 220-320kbps, with peak burst speeds up to 384kbps.
The ability of the Nokia 6651 phone to send images while on a voice call is only
one example of the simultaneous voice and data streams that AT&T Wireless' new UMTS
network enables. Additionally, the advanced XHTML browser can be used to access
the wide range of content available through AT&T Wireless' mMode(TM) service while
simultaneously engaged in a voice call. In this scenario, an AT&T Wireless UMTS
subscriber could use their mobile browser to watch a movie trailer, look up a movie
time, check the weather, and decide on dinner plans, all while on the phone with
a friend.
"Starting with the original 'Digital One Rate Plan' that changed the nature of wireless
service in the United States to today's introduction of true third-generation services,
Nokia and AT&T Wireless have a long history of working together to introduce valuable,
innovative products to American consumers," said Tim Eckersley, senior vice president
of sales and marketing for Nokia. "We are confident that in much the same way that
mobile voice changed how people thought of voice communications, third-generation
services, such as those being unveiled by AT&T Wireless today, will change the way
people think of data communications."
Other features of the Nokia 6651 imaging phone include an integrated VGA (640 x
480 pixels) camera, advanced voice features including voice dialing for up to 50
names, a voice recorder and handsfree speaker, and a video recorder capable of capturing
up to 10 frames per second. Multiple connectivity options such as infrared and Bluetooth
technology allow the Nokia 6651 phone to be easily connected to a PC for personal
information synchronization or for connecting to Internet and intranet information
at true broadband speeds.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation,
user-friendliness and secure 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 five major exchanges.