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Nokia announces a new contract with TeliaSonera Sweden for a complete DVB-H trial system

June 19, 2006

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ESPOO, Finland -- Today, during the annual Nokia Connection event in Singapore, Nokia announces a new contract with TeliaSonera Sweden for a complete DVB-H trial system, including Nokia Mobile Broadcast System 3.0 and Nokia N92 mobile TV devices, underpinned by Nokia's hosting and systems integration know-how.

The contract highlights Nokia's strong end-to-end capability as the system comprises of products and solutions from Nokia's Multimedia and Networks business groups.

The system is currently being installed at the Nokia facility in Kista, Stockholm, supported by Nokia's consulting and integration services. The system will be hosted and managed by the Nokia team, to allow TeliaSonera Sweden to offer the full benefits of mobile television. The system will be in extensive use in Gothenburg and Stockholm from early August until year-end. TeliaSonera marks a new customer for Nokia Mobility Hosting.

"Nokia is very pleased to be working so closely with TeliaSonera Sweden in this new area of DVB-H based mobile TV. We believe strongly in the capability of this technology as well as in the mobile TV service, and we are looking forward to verify the full potential of mobile TV together with TeliaSonera Sweden," says Jan Lindgren, Vice President, Networks, Nokia.

Nokia delivers a complete DVB-H system including Nokia Mobile Broadcast System 3.0 and Nokia N92 devices.

"Broadcast mobile TV is an interesting new service for TeliaSonera Sweden to consider. It fits well with our ambition to offer our customers a wide range of innovative services while at home as well as on the move. By trialing the DVB-H technology together with Nokia we can further explore the possibilities in this area and gain an even better understanding of our customers' expectations," says Anders Bruse, Senior Vice President, Products and Services, TeliaSonera Sweden.

Telia Carrier

Nokia Corp. (NYSE: NOK)

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