Mobility Phones - Mobile Phones

The GSM technology global coverage footprint has provided the foundation for UMTS/HSDPA to become the most widely deployed 3G technology and market leader, with 167 operators in 69 countries offering UMTS services, 115 of whom have enhanced service with HSDPA. 3G Americas reports today that according to Informa’s World Cellular Information Service quarterly subscriber reports, UMTS/HSDPA, with 117 million subscribers, is commercially available through twice as many operators as other 3G technologies, 167 operators in 69 countries, compared to 71 operators in 44 countries with CDMA EV-DO. Of the 172 million true mobile broadband 3G subscribers worldwide as of 1Q 2007, 68% use UMTS/HSDPA.The GSM family of technologies currently provides service to 2.4 billion users worldwide, and comprises 85% of the total global wireless mobile market. GSM is the most widely deployed technology in the Western Hemisphere and the only technology present in every country of the region, encompassing 58% of all mobile wireless customers in the Western Hemisphere. Worldwide, the greatest quarterly growth of UMTS/HSDPA took place in the US and Canada, where UMTS experienced an unprecedented 614% growth, rocketing from 350,000 subscribers to 2.5 million subscribers in three months ending March 2007.

Chris Pearson, President of 3G Americas stated, “UMTS/HSDPA technology in North America will continue its steady growth as subscribers become aware of the tremendous applications and devices that make full use of these high speed wireless data networks.” Pearson continued. “The anticipated launch of T-Mobile’s UMTS network in 2007 will continue the 3G momentum in the Americas.”

In the twelve months from March 2006 to March 2007, there were 538 million new GSM/UMTS subscriptions worldwide, compared to 49 million total net additions for CDMA. For the same time period, GSM grew its subscriber base in Latin America and the Caribbean by 80 million new customers for a total of over 231 million GSM users in the region. GSM’s regional share of the Latin America market has continued its steady momentum, increasing from 59% in March 2006 to almost 71% in March 2007. The Latin American and Caribbean subscriber base for CDMA concurrently declined by 826,000 customers during the first quarter of 2007.

“2006 was the year we saw HSDPA become widely available across North America, and 2007 will be the year it starts to make its way across Latin America,” commented Erasmo Rojas, Director of Latin America and the Caribbean. “Operators in Brazil have announced plans to deploy HSDPA in 850 MHz; Telefonica recently launched HSDPA in Mexico, and the technology has already been launched commercially by AT&T Puerto Rico, Entel Chile and Telecom Personal in Argentina.”

HSPA (HSDPA/HSUPA) is the set of technology enhancements for UMTS standardized by 3GPP that helps define the migration path for GSM operators worldwide to mobile broadband. There are more than 250 HSDPA devices in the market today including smartphones, PDA’s, PC cards USB drives, embedded notebooks and even desktop modems. Announcements have already begun for commercial HSDPA/HSUPA devices that provide peak theoretical throughput rates up to 7.2 Mbps on the downlink. It is expected that virtually all UMTS operators will upgrade to HSDPA, followed by HSUPA, providing them with a significant increase in capacity and data throughput and a reduced network cost for data services.

Subscriber data is based upon information from Informa Telecoms & Media.

EMOBILE Ltd. commences its mobile broadband data service in the metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya from March 31, 2007. EMOBILE offers flat rate mobile broadband data service, including full Internet access from PCs.”EM Mobile Broadband” adopts 3.5G HSDPA technology in all of its service areas. The service offers 3.6Mbps maximum downlink speed and 384kbps maximum uplink speed.

The price per month flat rate without any data limit at speeds of 3.6Mbps for PDAs, laptops and PCs is YEN 4980 (US$ 43, EURO 32).

“EM-ONE” Handset -

“EM-ONE” is the next-generation mobile broadband device, which is designed to deliver a high-speed, always-on broadband environment as an alternative to a personal computer. EM-ONE adopts Japan’s first W-VGA (800 X 480) under Windows Mobile 5.0 environment, and is also equipped with a 4.1 inch liquid crystal large screen. Furthermore, EM-ONE is equipped with the same keyboard structure as PCs (QWERTY keyboard), and has only 18.9 mm in width, which is considered to be one of the most slim mobile terminals with QWERTY keyboard in Japan.

EMOBILE, Sharp and Microsoft closely worked together from the basic planning stage, thus developing various functions that are released for the first time in Japan. The three companies plan to continue their alliance in the future to promote marketing in the growing mobile broadband market. Supported by the cutting-edge technology of Sharp, who is Japan’s leading vendor in mobile device development, and Microsoft’s technology, which combines Internet broadband communications and mobile device, EMOBILE launches its first strategic mobile handset EM-ONE. EM-ONE was named after EMOBILE as a new mobile handset, which satisfies the needs of mobile data communications for both private and business purposes.

EM-ONE Key Features:

-Dual High-speed Data Communications: HSDPA and Wireless LAN, EM-ONE supports EMOBILE’s HSDPA communications service with a maximum downlink speed of 3.6Mbps*1. In addition, EM-ONE has the built-in IEEE802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN feature. It can also be used as a high-speed communications modem for PCs when connected to a PC with a USB cable.

-One-segment Broadcasting: EM-ONE supports one-segment broadcasting without any additional equipment.

-Wide Display: EM-ONE incorporates the industry’s first*2 4.1 inch W-VGA (800X480 dot) high definition ASV LCD*3. Most PC websites can be viewed without horizontal scrolling. One-segment broadcasting widescreen programs can also be viewed.

-18.9mm-thin Mobile Device: Superior in mobility, EM-ONE is the first mobile communications terminal in Japan with QWERTY keyboard and has only 18.9mm in width.

-Three-operation Style “Dual Slide”: EM-ONE adopts the new-concept “Dual Slide Mechanism”, by which the operation panel can be opened and closed either horizontally or vertically. Users can select three operation styles according to their usages: “Control Style”, “Input Style”, and “View Style”.

-Built-in Digital Camera: EM-ONE has the built-in CMOS digital camera (1.31 mega pixels). Close-up, photo and video features are available. QR and JAN codes are also supported.

-Excellent Usability: EM-ONE has a mouse-like pointing device. With the newly developed “Net Walker”, users can view their favorite websites by simple operations of the scroll wheel, such as rotating or stopping. Home menu is also provided to store favorite applications and operate them by one touch.

-Touch Panel Operation: EM-ONE has “Touch Panel Operation”, by which simple operations can be made using a stylus pen. Touch panel display also allows smooth display and improves usability.

-PC Email Address: EM-ONE supports PC email addresses, by incorporating Microsoft OutlookMobile email software which uses POP, and SMTP*5. Users can send and receive email messages with attachments. In addition, EM-ONE installs Sharp’s original email software “SH Mail”, which improves the usability to send, receive and manage email.

-PC Documents: EM-ONE installs Windows Mobile 5.0, which supports mouse, pointing devices, QWERTY keyboard, as well as data reading for Power Point, PDF files, and data editing for Exceland Word files. Internet browsing software, Internet ExploreMobile reinforces various software functions, such as enhancing operability and high-resolution display. EM-ONE also installs Opera Mobile Internet browser, which allows multiple page tab display.

-USB Peripheral Devices: EM-ONE is equipped with USB port, which support USB peripheral devices for Windows Mobile, such as keyboard and mouse *6.

-Presentation: EM-ONE displays presentations on a big screen, by connecting to an LCD projector using an (optional) RGB adapter.

-Built-in BluetoothTM: EM-ONE has built-in Bluetooth, which allows wireless connection with other EM-ONE or Bluetooth compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards) *7 within its 10m range.

-Synchronization: EM-ONE allows users to synchronize their data with PCs by using the ActiveSync feature. Moreover, EM-ONE can simultaneously synchronize with PC and charge its battery pack, by using an optional cradle.*8

-Comfortable and Stress-free Operating Environment: EM-ONE adopts “MarvellPXA270 application processor 520MHz”as its CPU. The processor has multimedia processing and low power consumption features for PDAs and mobile phones. EM-ONE also adopts Flash memory and RAM (512MB and 128MB), which enables a comfortable operating environment.

*1 Numbers are theoretical maximum downlink speeds, and do not indicate actual transmission speeds.

*2 As of February 19, 2007, Handsets with Windows Mobile within Japan

*3 ASV - Advanced Super View, which is suitable for playback of animation and static pictures requiring high definition display, offering an excellent response with high contrast.

*4 Computer keyboard setting. The name derives from the first six letters on the top row of letters on a keyboard.

*5 POP is a protocol used to receive email messages from the server on which the messages are stored on the Internet or Intranet. SMTP is a protocol to send and/or forward email messages. These are currently the most widely used protocols.

*6 Cable adapter is necessary, and not all USB equipment is supported.

*7 Not all wireless connections with Bluetooth equipment are supported.

*8 While the unit is being charged by its cradle, or while watching TV with it placed in its cradle, it is not possible to charge the battery pack and large capacity battery pack at the same time.

AnyDATA Corporation released the world’s smallest and fastest wireless USB modem - the ADU-610 - to carriers worldwide. Powered by blazing download speeds from the Internet of up to 7.2 Mbps, this small modem makes wireless broadband accessible for PDAs, notebook, and even home PCs.The ADU-610 high-speed modem works worldwide on 3G networks that utilize the latest HSDPA/UMTS technology. In areas where the carrier has deployed 2.5G networks, the USB modem till transmits at 384 kbps.

Even though it provides ample speeds for home Internet access, the ADU-610 is designed for portability. It is small as a keychain - 35×93x10mm - and has an internal antenna unlike first-generation data cards. The device is certified for PCs using Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) drivers. The modem has also been certified to support Windows Vista.

The USB modem has its own battery and operates at maximum allowable output power for outstanding performance. The modem works worldwide on wireless networks that utilize high-speed 2.1Ghz frequencies as well as 1800 and 900Mhz GSM networks. One of the leading carriers in Korea has already certified the ADU-610 and is commercially available to its subscribers.

“It has never been easier to enjoy the speed and ubiquitous access of broadband 3G wireless networks, than using the breakthrough ADU-610 modem,” said Charles Napier, Vice President of Marketing for AnyDATA. “While innovative in its performance and small design, it comes with the reliability of AnyDATA who has certified its modem products with over 54 carriers in 42 countries worldwide.”

Nokia 6110 Navigator: A navigation-enabled mobile phone designed for the mass market. The Nokia 6110 Navigator brings together GPS (Global Positioning System) and AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) functionality with always-on mobile connectivity in a feature-rich, compact device. The Nokia 6110 Navigator is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of 450 Euro before subsidies or taxes.The Nokia 6110 Navigator features full personal navigation experience with integrated maps, routing and navigation available with the click of the phone’s one-touch Navigator key. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator, consumers can quickly and easily view their current location on the map, search for destinations, find specific routes, or locate services such as restaurants, hotels or shops that are nearby. Featuring full turn-by-turn 3D navigation, the Nokia 6110 Navigator suggests the best route to follow to reach a location by car or on foot. Clear instructions by voice guidance and turn arrows on a map ensure finding the fastest way to the destination.

The Nokia 6110 Navigator comes with a local map pre-installed on the memory card ready for immediate navigation. Additional maps and content - such as traffic information, weather services and travel guides - can be purchased online. Additional maps can be conveniently transferred to the phone by using the Nokia Map Manager application included.

The maps also show thousands of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, shops or other services nearby the location, including phone numbers and web addresses for calling and browsing directly with the phone. And, because the map’s information is located in the mobile phone, it can be shared with family or friends with the touch of a button.

Moreover, the Nokia 6110 Navigator enables fast and seamless access to online information with HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) up to 3.6 Mbps. Emails can be handled in real time by push email, which also supports attachments as well as features a Message reader function to read aloud your emails.

The smart Nokia 6110 Navigator is an ideal tool for 3G multimedia, enabling real time video sharing and video calls, as well as a 2 megapixel camera with a dedicated capture key, panorama mode, and integrated flash. Video clips can be enjoyed with full screen view, and maps and images are clear and crisp to see on the large and bright 2.2″ QVGA screen, offering up to 16 million colors. For extra protection, the camera lens is covered by a protection slide, keeping the images crystal clear.

The Nokia 6110 Navigator is Nokia’s first dedicated smartphone aimed specifically towards the navigation market. This device is another example of the commitment Nokia has to location based experiences such as mapping, navigation and local search and joins the already announced Nokia N95 and Nokia E90 in Nokia’s integrated GPS device portfolio.

Based on the world’s leading smartphone software S60 on Symbian OS, the Nokia 6110 Navigator enables access to a wide range of S60 applications such as Mobile Search or S60 games for additional entertainment and productivity.

Key features of the Nokia 6110 Navigator include:

- Fully integrated GPS Navigation with one touch Navigator key

- Local map pre-installed on the memory card for immediate navigation

- HSDPA for fast web browsing and downloading

- WCDMA 2100 HSDPA, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

- 2 megapixel camera with integrated flash, 4x digital zoom and panorama mode

- Real-time video sharing and video calling

- 40 MB free internal memory

- Support of microSD memory card up to 2 GB

The Nokia 6110 Navigator phone offers a talk-time of up to 3.5 h (GSM) and 2.5 h (WCDMA), and a standby time of up to 11 days (GSM and WCDMA).

Also available for the Nokia 6110 Navigator is a range of enhancements including the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-48. Introduced at 3GSM, the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-48 is specially designed for the Nokia 6110 and keeps your phone securely in place in the car. Stylish and practical, the holder also charges the battery of the Nokia 6110 Navigator whenever the phone is placed in the holder.

Samsung brings ultra HSDPA power to the palm of your hand
 Samsung Electronics, a leading provider and innovator of mobile phones, launches the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Model: SGH-Z720).

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the thinnest HSDPA slide-up mobile with a slim 13.8mm profile. It offers the latest multimedia features and the best of mobility in a fast and slender design.

Powered by High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) for data transmission speeds at 1.8 Mbps - up to six times faster than 3G UMTS technology – the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720 ) enables mobile users to access more files and provides greater fidelity for streaming video content.

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) weighs only 80 grams, extremely light for a HSDPA handset. The technology powerhouse comes packed with a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus for taking photos anytime and anyplace. The wide dimension of 104.5×51.3mm allows for a generous 2.1” QVGA display and also WAP 2.0 and HTML browsing capabilities are supported. In order to fully enjoy all of the 3G benefits, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) also includes a second camera for video telephony. The document viewer, voice memo and PIM features will keep even the busiest executive on top of their workload. Whether you use the Z720 for work or pleasure, this mobile phone is guaranteed to provide an enjoyable experience.

For convenience, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720 ) supports microSD external memory and is equipped with Bluetooth ® and USB connectivity. The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) also supports Samsung’s newest uGo and uTrack interfaces. The uGo interface automatically responds to the user’s environment and displays a city landmark of where you are located, adjusts the picture to represent day or night, and adjusts the time to reflect user’s location automatically. The uTrack interface sends an SMS message to a predetermined number to alert the user of changes in the mobile ‘ s SIM card, as well as the location to increases the chances of recovering a lost or stolen phone.

In addition, the Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) is the first mobile handset from Samsung installed with Google™ mobile search and Gmail™(Google Mail) which enables consumers to search for information, and manage their emails on the move. It includes a Google icon in the application menu, offering one-click access to Google search.

“The demand for quick data services and multimedia needs will continue to increase in the mobile industry. Samsung is showing the commitment in bringing the best mobile handsets that will lead the HSDPA market and the mobile industry into the future with the release of the Z720,” said Kitae Lee, President of Samsung’s Telecommunication Network Business. “Samsung will continue to put heavy emphasis on creating mobiles that are not only powerful in features, but beautiful to look at.”

Samsung’s Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) has been launched in major European countries this month and will soon be available throughout Europe.

The Ultra Edition 13.8 (Z720) Specification
Standard  GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900MHz) + EDGE + UMTS + HSDPA
 
Camera  3 Megapixel Camera + VGA Dual Camera (AF / 3x Zoom)
 
Display  2.1” 240×340 262K Color TFT LCD 
 
Features  Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263 )
 
 MP3/ AAC / AAC+ / e-AAC+ / WMA
 
 Digital Power Amp
 
 Bluetooth® / USB 
 
 Document Viewer / Google Search / Google Mail (Gmail) 
 
 Speakerphone / Offline Mode / uTrack / uGo 
 
 MircroSD external memory
 
Size  104.5 x 51.3 x 13.8 mm 
 
Weight  80 g
 
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Leading Insurance Industry Franchisor Rolls Out Wireless Voice and Data Services To Enhance Agent Productivity and Customer Service

Brooke Franchise Corporation has selected Cingular Wireless to make voice and data services available to its network of more than 700 franchise locations in a highly competitive insurance industry. The two-year national contract gives franchisees access to a variety of devices and services, including those based on Cingular’s UMTS/HSDPA technology.

In addition to voice-only handsets, Cingular will provide Brooke Franchise Corporation and its franchisees with access to a portfolio of integrated voice/data devices, including the EDGE-based Cingular 8125 Pocket PC, Cingular 2125 Smartphone and HP iPAQ 6500 Pocket PC, and Cingular LaptopConnect cards enabled for Cingular’s 3G-based BroadbandConnect service.

According to Shawn Lowry, president of Brooke Franchise Corporation, Cingular’s wireless voice services will help Brooke agents avoid missing important phone calls by forwarding calls from their office phone to their mobile device. Brooke agents will use Cingular’s UMTS/HSDPA- and EDGE-based wireless data services to manage their e-mail while mobile and access the company’s BMS agency management system and other Web-based programs to do on- site rate quoting and other tasks.

“Brooke agents need to be confident they can effectively conduct business regardless of where they are,” said Lowry. “Whether it’s accessing voice mail while out of the office or providing quotes at a client location, the insurance business is predicated on sending and receiving information quickly and accurately. Cingular’s voice and data services will effectively allow Brooke agents to ‘beat the streets’ and still conduct business while on-the- go, which we feel will be a huge asset to help them achieve their full sales potential.”

“Brooke Franchise Corporation is a prime example of a technologically savvy company that is putting wireless to work to build a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Tom Erdman, vice president of Cingular Wireless’ corporate markets group. “Cingular’s world-class wireless and data services will provide Brooke franchisees with the tools they need to be even more productive when away from the office and provide an enhanced level of customer service.”

Cingular’s supercharged, UMTS/HSDPA-based Cingular BroadbandConnect service is currently available currently in 145 major metropolitan areas including 65 of the top 100 largest cities in 33 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. This wireless broadband network offers average download speeds between 400-700 kilobits per second (kbps), with bursts to more than one megabit per second (mbps). Outside of Cingular’s 3G coverage area, users seamlessly connect with Cingular’s nationwide* EDGE wireless data network, the largest national high-speed wireless data network in the U.S. with availability in more than 13,000 cities and towns and along some 40,000 miles of major highways, provides average download speeds of up to 135kbps. UMTS/ HSDPA is a global standard and natural 3G evolutionary path for GSM providers with 142 UMTS networks in 61 countries and 72 HSDPA networks currently available.

Cingular Wireless provides services to 95 of the Fortune 100 companies, and counts more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500 and some 1,800 federal, state and local government agencies as customers.

  *Not available in all areas.

  About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 58.7 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation - the ALLOVER™ network - and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover®, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.

About Brooke Franchise Corporation

Brooke Franchise Corporation is a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation (NASDAQ: BXXX) that distributes insurance and related services through a network of more than 700 franchise locations. The Brooke organization was founded on the belief that local business owners distribute insurance and related services more efficiently than others if supported by a franchise system. For more information, visit http://www.brookecorp.com/.

Orange France has launched the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) services in Toulouse and Bordeaux, using Nokia’s HSDPA solution. Orange will be able to operate its network more cost-efficiently with the Nokia solution, and offer its customers faster data services and an enhanced service experience.
 
“HSDPA will offer significant speed and efficiency benefits to us and our customers. We are delighted with the excellent performance of Nokia’s HSDPA solution, which supports us in bringing mobile broadband services to the market,” says Nicolas Roy, Technical Director, Orange France.
 
In addition to WCDMA 3G and HSDPA infrastructure, Nokia has provided Orange with radio optimization services for optimal HSDPA experience.
 
“We are extremely pleased to further contribute to Orange’s expansion to mobile broadband services,” says Damien Santé, Account Director, Networks, Nokia. “We believe that HSDPA will be yet another improvement to the experience of Orange mobile users, not only in terms of higher bit rates, but also because of a better latency, enhanced usability of current applications and enabling new types of real-time applications, in particular in the enterprise sector. This means, for example, that a typical music song can be downloaded in 20 seconds with HSDPA, while it would last a bit less than two minutes with WCDMA.”
 
In WCDMA 3G, Nokia has 63 customers to date. High-performing Nokia HSPA is a simple software upgrade to Nokia WCDMA networks, thus enabling a fast, cost-effective rollout. Nokia HSPA is made up of two key technologies, HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), enabling true mobile broadband with breakthrough data speeds up to 14.4 Mbps in the downlink and up to 5.8 Mbps in the uplink.
 
Nokia HSDPA offers almost 10-times faster data services than current 3G networks, generating an enhanced service experience. Nokia is a leader in the HSDPA market, with a large number of HSDPA contracts. Many network operators have already opened their HSDPA networks with the Nokia solution.
 
About Orange
The Orange group is one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies and a subsidiary of the France Telecom group, with operations in 17 countries across Europe and beyond as at the end of September 2005. It provides a broad range of personal communications services, including Orange GSM1800 services and other digital cellular telephone services. Within the Orange Group, the Orange brand operates in the UK, France, Poland, Switzerland, Romania, Slovakia, Thailand, the Ivory Coast, the Dominican Republic, Cameroon, the Netherlands, Botswana, and Madagascar. The Orange group also has controlled operations in Belgium (Mobistar). The Orange group has a joint controlling interest in Egypt (MobiNil) and minority interests in Portugal (Optimus) and in Austria (One). As at the end of June 2005 Orange had 14.46 million active customers in the UK, and over 21.4 million registered customers in France. As at the end of June 2005, and not including customers in Poland (8.02 million customers), Orange controlled companies had over 56.1 million customers worldwide. Orange, along with TIM, Telefonica and T-Mobile, is a founding member of the FreeMove alliance. Further information about Orange can be found on the Orange website at www.orange.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. 

 Symbian today welcomed the introduction of JoY, an HSDPA Symbian smartphone by Symbian OS licensee LG Electronics, a leading global provider of mobile phones. JoY is expected to be available in Q1 2007.JoY is an attractive slider smartphone based on Symbian OS v9 and S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1. With a 2,4″ LCD screen, HSDPA radio and full xHTML browser, JoY makes it fast and easy for fun seekers to browse the Internet and download content and applications.

Andy Brannan, executive vice-president, sales and customer operations, Symbian, said: “JoY combines the stunning appearance of LG Electronics’ latest handsets with Symbian’s intelligent and robust operating system, compatible with thousands of commercially available applications, making it a smartphone that appeals to a wide audience. We welcome LG Electronics’ Symbian smartphone and look forward to more products from them in the future.”

Jorgen Behrens, executive vice-president, marketing, Symbian, said: “The marriage of LG Electronics and Symbian OS is an ideal fit and JoY as an ideal offspring as it combines advanced electronic computer capabilities with an attractive form factor and high performance. With consumer market trends leaning towards convergence and network operators looking to bring smartphones to market even quicker, Symbian is working closely with LG Electronics to fuel this fast growing segment of the market.”

Symbian develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading open operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones, also known as smartphones, to the world’s leading handset manufacturers including, Arima, Ben Q Siemens, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Motorola, Mitsubishi, Nokia, Samsung, Sharp, and Sony Ericsson. During H1 2006, 24 million Symbian smartphones were sold worldwide to over 250 major network operators, bringing the total number of Symbian smartphones shipped to 82.8 million.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS) is a global force in electronics, information and communications products with 2004 annual sales of US $38 billion (consolidated). With more than 66,000 employees working in 73 subsidiaries in 39 countries around the world, LG Electronics is comprised of four main business companies including Digital Display, Digital Media, Digital Appliance, and Mobile Communications.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA and GSM handsets, and the fastest growing manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide. The company provides a total range of wired and wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets.

About Symbian Limited
Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading open operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones, also known as smartphones.

Symbian licenses Symbian OS to the world’s leading handset manufacturers and has built close co-operative business relationships with leading companies across the mobile industry. During H1 2006, 24 million Symbian smartphones were sold worldwide to over 250 major network operators, bringing the total number of Symbian OS phones shipped to 82.8 million