Nokia unveils seven new handsets

After introducing its N-Series line of phones Nokia launched seven new handsets. The new additional models include a WCDMA model (Nokia 6280), three GSM handsets (Nokia 6060, 6111, 6270) and three CDMA phones (Nokia 2125, 2255, 6265).

Karjalanen said "The industry is now in the midst of a major transition, with the key drivers being convergence, IP and the take off of WCDMA. I am confident that the high performance multimedia devices will help drive the uptake of 3G further in these markets".

Nokia 6280: Bringing video sharing and video calls to life
Nokia 6270: Quadband slide phone offers music and megapixels
Nokia 6111: Sophisticated GSM slide phone
Nokia 6060: Familiar technologies, folding design
Nokia 6265: A winning combination of technology and design
Nokia 2255: Compact fold at a compact price
Nokia 2125: Classic style for the entry category

The number of mobile phone subscribers at the end of 2004 was 1.7 billion, which Nokia expected will hit 3 billion by 2010 according to the Finnish-based company. Senior Vice President of Nokia Networks, Rajeev Suri, emphasised that the Asia-Pacific region will account for half of this growth, with the most potential for expansion expected in India, Indonesia and Vietnam.