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4th September - Nokia and SingTel announced their collaboration
to bring together the best of two worlds, 2G/3G and WLAN (Wireless
LAN) in an integrated dual-mode telephony solution on Nokia
E60, Nokia E61 and Nokia N80 Internet Edition. SingTel's VoIP
on mobile service, which is unique in its kind, combines the
mobility of cellular and the cost-effectiveness of wireless
broadband. Selected SingTel Mobile subscribers will be invited
for a service trial which will allow them to use voice and
data services from home and on the move through SingNet Wireless
Surf Zones. The commercial launch of the service is expected
to be later this year.
"Nokia is pleased to co-operate with SingTel on this
industry leading initiative on our range of multiradio mobile
devices", said Chris Carr, General Manager, Customer
Market and Operations, Nokia Singapore, "Consumers can
now experience the power of mobility and benefit from accessing
Internet services and calls without being connected to a computer."
Vicki Brady, Vice President (Consumer Marketing), SingTel
said, "SingTel is proud to be one of the first operators
globally working with Nokia to bring VoIP services over Wireless
LAN to our customers using Nokia devices. With SingTel's VoIP
on mobile service, our customers can make local calls over
the Internet with their VoIP handsets for a fixed monthly
fee."
Nokia E60, Nokia E61 and the Nokia N80 Internet Edition are
the first Nokia devices that are able to support SIP-based
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). All three devices work
on 2G, 3G and WLAN networks. The Nokia N80 Internet Edition
is the first ever handset to enable seamless home media networking
between compatible TVs, audio systems and PCs.
SingTel's VoIP on mobile service will be available to non-business
customers on postpaid mobile plans, allowing them to make
unlimited local calls using their SIP-enabled VoIP devices.
The service can be accessed using the WiFi network at home
or through more than 330 SingTel Wireless Hotspots across
the island. The subscription fees for the service will be
announced in due time.
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