Europe
: Customers of leading Portuguese mobile operator TMN now have a chance
to "share the moment" with the person they are talking to
as TMN launches commercial video sharing service in Portugal.
The
service is enabled by the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) implemented
in TMN's core network infrastructure, and TMN customers are able to
enjoy video sharing with the Nokia 6680 3G imaging smartphone, the
world's first handset integrating this innovative functionality.
Video sharing is a multimedia service that allows 3G mobile terminal
users to share a live camera view while speaking on the mobile. Video
sharing is based on standardized 3GPP and IETF technologies and it
utilizes general IMS or IETF SIP infrastructure.
"This is an important milestone and we are very pleased to be
providing TMN the means to offer their customers this innovative service
that will enrich their everyday communication," said Markku Verkama,
General Manager, Networks, Nokia. "IP multimedia is becoming
mainstream and Nokia is strongly driving the openness of IP-based
concepts such as video sharing with the target to enable operators
to offer a diversity of services independent of the network or handset."
Nokia provides a complete, end-to-end solution for IMS-based multimedia,
including the Nokia IP Multimedia Subsystem solution with open IMS
Service Control (ISC) interface towards application servers and Nokia
6680, a Series 60 device supporting video sharing. Nokia has 26 IMS
projects ongoing with mobile and fixed operators globally.
About TMN
Created in March 1991, TMN is a subsidiary of the Portugal Telecom
Group and the leading mobile telecommunications provider in Portugal,
with more than 5 million costumers, which represents a market share
of over 50 percent in a three mobile operator's scenario. In 2004,
TMN reported operational revenues of €1.6 billion.
Investing in the ongoing diversification of solutions tailored to
individual and professional needs, TMN makes technological innovation
and orientation towards the client drive its overall activity, supported
by constant investments to strengthen the network coverage and the
quality of service. TMN has a history of leading the mobile market
in Portugal with attractive, advanced services. In April 2004, TMN
was one of the first operators worldwide to introduce video call service,
having soon afterwards launched new appealing 3G video services.
For more information, visit Portugal Telecom on the Internet: www.telecom.pt.
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.
www.nokia.com.
