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Espoo, Finland and Monaco, Monaco - At the opening keynote of the 3rd
annual WIMA conference, held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Nokia
announced its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (NFC)
device, the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is Nokia's first
SIM-based NFC device which enables operators to build NFC services on
to the SIM card. With NFC consumers will benefit from greater ease of
use, more convenient sharing of content - such as images, weblinks,
audio files or contact data - as well as secure payment and ticketing
transactions, all with just one tap of the device. The Nokia 6216
classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in
select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 150 before taxes
and subsidies.
"The Nokia 6216 classic will be amongst the first commercial devices
in the market complying with operator requirements using the SIM card
in connection to secure transactions with Near Field Communications,"
says Jeremy Belostock, head of near field communications at Nokia.
"With the Nokia 6216 classic in your pocket and the ticketing
applications on the SIM you can replace the multitude of cards in
your wallet. Having the applications on the SIM consumers can bring
their secure applications to their next Nokia NFC enabled phone."
Owner's credit card information can be stored securely on the SIM
card and waving the device in front of a contactless terminal enables
quick payment and simple ticketing services*.
"The launch of the Nokia 6216 classic SIM-based NFC handset is a
great step forward for payment and ticketing services," says Alex
Sinclair, the Chief Technology Officer of the GSM Association. "We
believe this will drive more rapid deployment of the technology and
expect this to signal launch of NFC services in the market by
operators.
In addition to the NFC technology, the Nokia 6216 classic is
outfitted with the features people desire from a next generation
mobile device, including digital camera, bright display, stereo FM
radio and music player, 3G connectivity and a microSD slot which is
expandable up to 8GB.
*A compatible NFC SIM card is required in order to be used with
contactless ticketing and payment services, and require a service
subscription and installation of an appropriate secure application.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by
market share and a leader in the converging Internet and
communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all
major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable
people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also
provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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