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Nokia Demonstrates CDMA Technology and Product Leadership at CTIA 2004

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   - Three new CDMA1X handsets and five technology demonstrations highlight
              Nokia's continued commitment to CDMA development -

    ATLANTA, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia's CDMA business takes
center stage at CTIA Wireless 2004 as three all-new handsets make their North
American debut, and five technology demos, including a world's first
demonstration of cross-protocol video MMS, give attendees a glimpse of the
future of CDMA. Along with the feature-rich Nokia 6255 phone, which makes its
debut at CTIA Wireless 2004, the customizable Nokia 3205 phone and the highly
functional Nokia 6012 and Nokia 6015i phones are being seen for the first time
in North America after their introduction at Telexpo in Brazil. Technology
demonstrations highlighting 1xEV-DV, advanced voice and video delivery, the
Nokia Open Download Service the first-time demonstration of cross-protocol
video MMS are featured at Nokia's booth number 2547.
    The made-to-personalize 'expression-category' CDMA2000 1X Nokia 3205
phone's integrated camera, color screen and MMS functionality brings fun and
imaging to a wide audience. It also adds an innovative personalization element
for consumers with do-it-yourself cut-out cover inserts. The transparent front
and back covers of the Nokia 3205 phone serve as frames for custom designs,
allowing the phone to take on a look limited only by the owner's imagination.
Images taken with the phone's integrated camera can even be used as designs
for these cover inserts.
    The buttoned-down 'classic-category' Nokia 6012 and Nokia 6015i phones are
popular priced phones featuring full color displays, handsfree functionality,
downloadable application support and a selection of optional changeable
Xpress-on(TM) color covers. Additional features include downloadable
16-channel polyphonic ringtones for personalization and a built-in voice
recorder and synchronizable PIM information for organization.
    A variety of technology demonstrations highlight Nokia's pioneering work
on the CDMA protocol. A world's first demonstration of standards-based
cross-protocol video MMS between CDMA and GSM highlights the technology
exhibition. Also on display are demonstrations of next generation CDMA2000 1X
EV-DV technology; an advanced variable rate voice codec that delivers rich,
high fidelity sound; the Nokia Open Download Service, which offers a turnkey
solution for operators deploying Java applications on their network; and an
advanced video codec (H.264/AVC) that delivers high quality video content over
CDMA2000 1X networks.

    About Nokia
    Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company
has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of
mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet
Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily
lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major
exchanges.


    Please note:
    The Nokia 6255, Nokia 6012 and Nokia 6015 phones have not been authorized
as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC").
This device may not be sold or leased or offered for sale or lease, until FCC
authorization is obtained.
    Some features and services are dependent on the carrier, the network, and
the compatibility of other devices, supported digital content formats, and
other factors. Please refer to the user guide for complete information.

     Media only please contact:

     Media Relations
     Nokia Americas
     972-894-4573
     communication.corp@nokia.com


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