14 DAY TRIAL // Espoo, Finland-based mobile phone maker Nokia has announced today the launch of its first mobile phone that comes with support for TD-SCDMA, China's domestic 3G standard, namely the Nokia 6788. The new handset has been developed in collaboration with China Mobile, the largest carrier in the world when it comes to the number of subscribers, and will work on the operator's 3G network.
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia, commented on the launch, which took place at an event in Beijing: “Nokia sees TD-SCDMA as being central to the successful evolution of 3G in China, and so is fully committed to this 3G standard. With a wide range of integrated China Mobile applications, the Nokia 6788 marks a new level of collaboration with China Mobile and offers enriched experiences to China's 3G users. Nokia plans to introduce more TD-SCDMA phones in the near future, further boosting the development of this 3G standard in China.”
The new Nokia 6788 has been designed specifically for use on China Mobile's network. The handset comes with a variety of services for the carrier's subscribers, as well as with fast Internet speeds and download times. This all-in-one device sports a 5-megapixel (2592 x1944) photo snapper with dual-LED flash, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, and runs under the Symbian S60 platform. According to its maker, the Nokia 6788 enables people to instantly share things they think matter most.
“We are excited to see the launch of Nokia 6788,” said Mr. Lu Xiangdong, vice president of China Mobile Communications Corporation. “With extensive experience in the China market, Nokia will provide Chinese consumers with TD-SCDMA solutions that are perfectly catered to their needs. Such cooperation between the world's largest operator and the world's leading mobile phone manufacturer will provide an important boost to the development of TD-SCDMA in China.”
According to the Finnish phone maker, the new Nokia 6788 has been inspired by traditional Chinese furniture and architecture, and it includes Chinese design elements like traditional patterns on the back of the slide and the battery cover. The new Nokia 6788 TD-SCDMA handset is expected to come to the market at the end of December this year. More details on the phone can be found here (PDF link).