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15th November - Nokia promotes universal access
to communications technologies, celebrates two billion mobile
subscribers and showcases mobile phones and network solutions
for bridging the digital divide at the World Summit on the
Information Society (WSIS) and the ICT 4 All Exhibition in
Tunis, Tunisia.
Espoo, Finland / Tunis, Tunisia - Nokia, one of the main sponsors
of the ICT 4 All Exhibition, continues to work towards universal
access to mobility - the ability of all people to connect
to people, information and services - by making mobile communications
more affordable and accessible.
Nokia believes the right combination of mobile phones, network
solutions, services and a favourable regulatory environment
is essential in spreading the benefits of mobility. The key
is to reduce the total cost of ownership to the consumer,
whilst ensuring a profitable, and thus sustainable, business
model for operators and vendors.
As part of its commitment to universal access, Nokia has developed
the Nokia Connect GSM solution and new value-added services,
such as the Nokia Prepaid Tracker and the Nokia Connect eRefill,
to enable operators to profitably bring mobility to low income
customer segments. Nokia also offers affordable, high-quality
mobile phones like the Nokia 1600 and Nokia 1110 that are
designed for new growth markets with special features such
as a speaking clock and an iconic phonebook.
"Nokia is truly engaged in bridging the digital divide
by offering affordable communications technologies. Mobility
improves society's productivity and social welfare, which
are mutual responsibilities of the private and public sectors
as well as civil society," says Dr. Walid Moneimne, Senior
Vice President, EMEA region, Networks, Nokia. "In addition
to our advanced technological solutions, Nokia is visible
at the local and global level through several community involvement
projects that extend beyond the technology, products and services
that the company creates."
In September this year, the global mobile subscription base
reached two billion. Nokia celebrates this important milestone
with the Nokia 2 Billion Award that will be presented at the
World Summit Award Gala by Simon Beresford-Wylie, Executive
Vice President and General Manager of Networks, Nokia. The
Nokia 2 Billion Award will be presented as recognition for
promoting global mobility.
As the number of mobile subscribers is expected to grow to
three billion by 2010, the importance of new growth markets
continues to increase. Around 20 percent of the next billion
subscriptions will come from the Middle East and Africa region.
About WSIS (November 16-18)
The World Summit on the Information Society provides a unique
opportunity for all key stakeholders to develop a common vision
and understanding and to address the whole range of relevant
issues related to the Information Society. The two-phased
Summit has been endorsed by the UN General Assembly. The first
phase took place in Geneva in December 2003. Organized by
the International Telecommunication Union, it will be held
under the high patronage of Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General.
The World Summit Award Gala (November 16)
The World Summit Award (WSA) is a global initiative to select
and promote the world's best in e-Content and Creativity,
held in the framework of, and in cooperation with, the United
Nations' World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The
World Summit Award Gala will be held on November 16 at Kram
Palexpo, Central Place at 17:30 onwards.
About ICT 4 All (November 15-19)
ICT 4 All aims to contribute to a more effective worldwide
use of ICTs and stimulate action between developing and developed
countries through the showcasing and presenting of concrete
solutions. ICT 4 All Exhibition is a parallel event to the
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
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