Nokia launched at the 3GSM International Congress in Barcelona the new 6136 clamshell. The handset features the UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology which lets subscribers access voice and data services over WLAN. This will not only increase the availability of the service, but will also reduce the operation costs. Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia said in a press statement: "The Nokia 6136 phone clearly demonstrates the complementary nature of cellular and IP-based networks. By implementing UMA technology into this new device, worldwide quad band GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that can deliver an easy-to-use, seamless communications experience in virtually any situation."

Besides WLAN support the Nokia 6136 features a 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, microSD card slot, MP3 player, FM Tuner, MMS, email, push to talk and Nokia Xpress audio messaging. The Nokia 6136 provides about 5 hours of talk time and up to 280 hours of standby time in GSM mode and up to 5.5 hours of talk time and up to 82 hours of standby time in UMA mode.

Still no word about the price, but the quadband (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) Nokia 6136 phone is expected to be available during the second quarter of 2006 from Orange operator.