Megafon Uses Nokia

ESPOO, Finland -- Nokia is delivering its leading Multimedia Messaging (MMS) solution to ZAO Sonic Duo, which operates in the Moscow area for Russian nationwide mobile network MegaFon. With the Nokia solution MegaFon's customers will be able to enjoy mobile images, sound and text. Deliveries begin during October 2002 and service is expected to be launched in first quarter 2003. The deal further enhances Nokia's track record in MMS - among the wireless industry's most extensive. With over 30 customers to date and an ever-growing number of launched systems, Nokia is helping to make multimedia messaging a reality for today's mobile consumers. "Nokia's vision and ability to provide tailor-made solutions and services proved very attractive to us and we enter this new business segment and move forward toward next-generation services," says Alexey Nichiporenko, General Director, Sonic Duo. "We are always looking for innovative new services and applications to offer our customers in the Capital and MMS is certain to be a big hit," adds Alexey Nichiporenko. Nokia Corp. MegaFon