For Symbian-based phones to always find their way

Jun 22, 2007 09:17 GMT  ·  By

Sony Ericsson has joined the large number of mobile phone providers out there who seem to consider Wavefinder as the most efficient solution for off-board navigation. This has also been considered throughout times as the best solution for Symbian based mobile phones.

Wavefinder will come with GPS accessory HGE-100 which has recently been launched. This will bring Sony Ericsson their first solution for mobile navigation, one highly appreciated by other leading companies on this market.

Wayfinder is available for handsets working on Symbian platform from mobile phone operators such as RIM, i-mate, Motorola, Nokia, Qtek and T-Mobile. Sony Ericsson will join these companies with almost 50 phone models which will be capable of providing these services.

"It is encouraging that all major owners have demonstrated their continued commitment to the company by subscribing for their shares and underwriting additional amounts. The capital provides Wayfinder Systems with a stable financial position and the necessary resources required for capitalizing on the strong market growth expected in the coming period", said Magnus Nilsson, CEO of Wayfinder.

Wayfinder is a leading company which offers map, direction and GPS navigation services for mobile phone users in Europe and the USA too. Their profit of more than USD 10 million places them among the leading such companies on the market. This Swedish company provides services for some of the leading mobile phone companies in the world but also to ambulances and emergency services. Sony Ericsson's decision of choosing their services is just another confirmation of their leading position the world market of mobile phone service provides.

With this new client, Wayfinder has managed to move on step forward in the European off-board market in the recent weeks. Further solutions for GPS navigations systems are expected to be confirmed in the near future.