Nokia launches new handset based on China's 3G standard

Company's first TD-SCDMA device for China

Nokia has launched its first cellphone developed with China's domestic 3G standard TD-SCDMA, called the Nokia 6788. The new handset has been developed in collaboration with China Mobile.

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia, said: 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.

According to Nokia, the new handset, specifically designed for China Mobile's network, offers rich data services and provides faster internet speeds and download times. It features a 5-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, and the Symbian S60 platform.

The Nokia 6788 incorporates Chinese design elements including traditional Chinese patterns on the back of the slide and the battery cover. It is expected to be available at the end of December.

Nokia said that it plans to introduce more TD-SCDMA phones in the near future, further boosting the development of this 3G standard in China.

Lu Xiangdong, vice president of China Mobile Communications, said: We are excited to see the launch of Nokia 6788. 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.

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