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 Symbian and T-Mobile
"T-Mobile recognizes the
benefits of software platforms and sees open operating systems such as S60 on
Symbian OS crucial for our platform strategy. We are pleased with the
customization package that S60 offers to address T-Mobile's specific
requirements. The timely and cost effective customization is key to
guaranteeing device time to market," said Przemek Czarnecki, Executive
Vice President, Terminal Technology at T-Mobile.
The collaboration with T-Mobile
allows S60 development be aligned with T-Mobile's requirements. Both companies
will work closely together to bring the benefits of open operating systems to
mainstream consumer markets.
"We see this as a great
opportunity to deliver a great consumer experience and to evolve our respective
businesses," said Matti Vänskä, Vice President, Mobile Software Sales and
Marketing, Nokia. "The benefits of a multi-vendor platform strategy are
being recognized by operators, and S60, the market-leading smartphone software
platform, is well positioned in this space. The flexibility of S60 software
enables T-Mobile to implement Internet-based service concepts consistently
across handsets from various manufacturers."
About S60
S60 built on Symbian OS is the
world's leading smartphone software, and is licensed by some of the industry's
foremost mobile device manufacturers. The flexibility of the S60 software
allows for various hardware designs and software configurations, as evidenced
by the multitude of S60 devices already available on the market. Through its
award-winning user interface, extensive support for new mobile services and the
innovation potential for partner solutions, S60 provides an open and scalable
business opportunity for mobile operators and 3rd party developers.
According to Canalys research
(January, 2007), S60 is the clear leader in converged device software with 54%
market share globally in Q4 2006. To date, 49 devices based on S60 and Symbian
OS have been launched, 20 of which are based on S60 3rd Edition.
For further information and news
about S60 and the S60 community, please visit www.s60.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile
communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility
industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters
to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices
and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides
equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
About T-Mobile International
T-Mobile International is one of the
world's leading companies in mobile communications. As one of Deutsche
Telekom`s three strategic business units, T-Mobile concentrates on the most
dynamic markets in Europe and the United States. By end of 2006, more than 106
million mobile customers were served by companies of the Deutsche Telekom
group. The common technology platform is based on GSM, the world's most
successful digital wireless standard. This also makes T-Mobile the only mobile
communications provider with a seamless transatlantic service.
T-Mobile also is partner of
FreeMove, an alliance consisting of four of Europe's leading mobile companies -
Orange, TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile), T-Mobile and TeliaSonera - to help their
customers communicate as easily while travelling abroad as they do at home.
For more information about T-Mobile
International, please visit www.t-mobile.net
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