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Nokia, Ericsson and Benefon Cooperate in Developing NMT Standard
February 02, 1998
Nokia, Ericsson and Benefon have agreed to cooperate in further developing the NMT 450/900 standard, working in close relation with NMT operators. The main enhancements to the NMT standard are to come in the areas of speech protection and improved capacity.
During 1997, as many as 15 new NMT-450 operators began service in new networks. The latest system addition to the NMT standard is the group of advanced service features called the Plus Features, proposed by Nokia, Ericsson, and Benefon.
The Plus Features include advanced services such as Calling Line Identity, Short Message Service and Voice Mail Indication, as well as a new generation of small and light phones to support them. These features, together with the very economical coverage offered by NMT, provide network operators with excellent opportunities for business success.
All new proposals to the standard are to be compatible with all network elements, giving NMT operators a free choice between competing product suppliers. The cooperation agreement covers specification work but does not include product development.
Nokia Telecommunications develops and manufacturers infrastructure equipment and systems for cellular and fixed networks. Nokia is a leading supplier of NMT networks, with the first deliveries in 1981. Today, there are some two million subscribers in Nokia's NMT networks globally.
Ericsson's 100,000 employees are active in more than 130 countries. Their combined expertise in fixed and mobile networks, mobile phones and infocom systems makes Ericsson a world-leading supplier in telecommunications.
Benefon Oy is a mobile telephone specialist company that has gained international recognition with its powerful, stylish and technically versatile mobile phones, since its foundation in February 1988. The company has set very high standards in design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service. The corporate philosophy "Better phones from Benefon" can already be seen in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, and 95 percent of the sales of Benefon is to exports. The company designs and manufactures all of its products in Salo, Finland, for top quality and the best possible customer service.
For more information, please contact:
Nokia
Ms Tuula Putkinen, Communications Manager,
Nokia Telecommunications
Tel. (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8541
Fax (Int.) + 358 9 5113 8200
Benefon Oy
Mr Jari-Pekka Savojoki
PO Box 84
FIN-24101 Salo, Finland
Tel. (Int.) + 358 2 77400
Fax (Int.) + 358 2 7332633
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