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3 now selling Nokia handset
Nokia 7600 available on the 3 Network in over 3,200 outlets across the UK
Sixth handset now available with 3's great value any network, anytime price plans

London April 19 2004


3, the UK's first video mobile network, today announced that the Nokia 7600 will be available in over 3,200 outlets across the country on 3. The Nokia 7600 is the first Nokia handset to be made available on the 3 network.

As a new network, 3 is challenging the old networks at every level. 3 has the leading range of video mobiles, unique content and services, a video mobile network with 77% population coverage and great value pay monthly and ThreePay price plans.

The Nokia 7600, with its compact design, brings the range of handsets now available on those price plans to six. The Nokia 7600 is Nokia's first 3G device to go on sale on the 3 network and sets new standards for Nokia. It combines 3G capability with the latest mobile imaging features in an innovative design. Among its robust feature set, the Nokia 7600 enables customers to capture pictures and create videos, send and receive multimedia messages and mobile email and listen to music.

The Nokia 7600 now supports 3's range of video mobile services including ITN news bulletins, movie highlights, music videos and Champions League action.

Gareth Jones, COO 3 UK said: "As the first operator to offer video mobile and the network with the leading video mobile coverage, we're experiencing high demand for our services. In order to meet the consumer demand and interest already being demonstrated in video mobile services - we're pleased to be offering customers Nokia's 3G handset through over 3,200 shops across the UK."

Mats Wolontis, Managing Director Nokia Mobile Phones UK commented: "3G is here now and through high quality products like the Nokia 7600 our company is demonstrating its commitment to 3G. The Nokia 7600 and the future Nokia 3G products, offer customers high-quality video mobile content and services.

3 has demonstrated the demand for 3G services and is one of our leading infrastructure customers. Nokia is committed to delivering the best-of-breed 3G consumer experience. In addition to streaming video and content download, Nokia sees person-to-person video as a key 3G application that will be featured in Nokia's 3G offering in the future."


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About 3

Hutchison 3G UK Limited deliver third-generation mobile multimedia and communications services under the 3 brand in the UK, offering a convergence of media, information and telephony to enable live video calls, multimedia content and entertainment while on the move.

3 services are available from sister companies in Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy and Sweden. 3 also holds UMTS licences in Ireland, Israel and Norway.

For further information, please visit: www.three.co.uk or contact the 3 Press Office on +44 207 010 9312.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia is dedicated to enhancing people's lives and productivity by providing easy-to-use and secure products like mobile phones, and solutions for imaging, games, media, mobile network operators and businesses. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on five major exchanges.