Sydney: Cellphone major Nokia is ready to bring digital convergence through its new multimedia devices.
While launching three new handsets, Nokia's senior management team said many developed countries have implemented a policy allowing live television on mobile phones.
They hoped that India will follow suit.
"India is one of the fastest growing nations and a largest telecom market. We are excited to offer three very exciting mini-computers for consumers' pockets," M Montanaro Vice President Multimedia, Asia Pacific said.
Two new devices will be made available in India and other Asia Pacific markets in the first quarter of 2006.
The third handset N92 will available in countries where Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H) is allowed.
Asked whether Indian service providers were ready to offer DVB-H to their consumers, Montanaro said, "We are keeping a close look at the Indian markets. Offering DVB-H needs regulatory clearances."
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The Nokia N92 is the world's first mobile device with a built-in DVB-H receiver, making it possible for users to watch and record live TV any time.
DVB-H is the leading mobile-TV broadcasting technology, enabling low cost delivery of high-quality broadcast programs to people, he said.
The other handsets N71 and N80 are equally high-end and will come equipped with features like internet browsers, email, bluetooth, mobile photography and music.
"With content digitalisation and internet services changing the world around us, today's consumers expect immediate access to information to purchase content and to share experiences. The Nokia Nseries offers these same experiences packed into powerful devices which fit into their pockets," Mantanaro said.
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