ASIA
Singapore : 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.
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 SingTel
SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and
investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer
markets, it is committed to bringing the best of global communications
to customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond.
With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through wholly-owned
subsidiary SingTel Optus), the Group provides a comprehensive portfolio
of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless
and Internet platforms.
To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel has a network
of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific,
Europe and the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver
reliable and quality network solutions to its customers, either on
its own or jointly with local partners.
The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia,
the Philippines and Thailand. Together with its regional partners,
SingTel is Asia's largest multi-market mobile operator, serving 92
million customers in seven markets.
SingTel employs about 20,000 people worldwide and had a turnover of
S$13.14 billion (US$8.12 billion) and net profit after tax of S$4.16
billion (US$2.57 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2006. More information
can be found @ www.singtel.com and www.optus.com.au.
