Asia Pacific, May 06, 2003
Jakarta, Indonesia -- Nokia together with Satelindo and Indosat-M3 announced
today the availability of Nokia Tones, Graphics and Games for pre- and post-paid
subscribers in Indonesia. Nokia mobile phone users can order content and services
simply by sending an SMS message number 3737. Upon order, users will receive
the content via SMS. They will then be billed directly or charged through monthly
phone bills.
Nokia Tones, Graphics and Games include thousands of Nokia terminal-enhancing
entertainment and personalisation services and content from world renowned brands
such as EMI, Universal, Capcom, Taito, Sanrio and Hallmark, to name a few. These
services include ringingtones, picture messages and operator logos, as well
as attractive rich content such as polyphonic ringingtones, colour wallpapers
and Java games. A catalogue of content available for Indonesian subscribers
can be found at http://nokia.funkyplaza.com/.
"The agreement with Satelindo and IM3 today signifies Nokia's commitment
to the development of mobile services in Indonesia. Personalisation and enriching
the mobile experience through Java games, polyphonic ringingtones and rich colour
content are key impetus for the growth of the mobile phone industry today,"
said Victor Saeijs, Director of Mobile Services, Nokia Mobile Phones Asia Pacific.
Saeijs added, "Through these value-added services end-users can now experience
richer and more exciting content, and have easy access to more informative and
entertaining services."
Commenting on the agreement, Hasan Aula, General Manager Nokia Mobile Phones
Indonesia said, "We are very proud to work with Satelindo and IM3 as they
have been very supportive of new and exciting technologies and services. The
new services will enable consumers to express themselves through personalising
their mobile phones while exploring the new technologies available."
Meanwhile, IM3 Business Director, Fadzri Sentosa, said "This collaboration
is very useful for IM3 subscribers using Nokia phones because they can enjoy
additional interesting services. IM3 that has provided GPRS and MMS services,
is able to optimize this new service."
"As a materialization of our commitment, Satelindo will consistently provide
better services to customers through value added features and innovations. With
this signing with Nokia, we expect Satelindo's customers using Nokia phones
to enjoy value added services for their comforts", said Satelindo's Cellular
Business Director, S. Wimbo S Hardjito.
About Nokia
A market leader in the cellular industry in Asia Pacific, Nokia provides innovative,
industry leading and market-relevant technology and products to around 20 diverse
markets in the region.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience,
innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the
leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband
and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities
for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly
held company with listings on six major exchanges.
About Indosat Multimedia Mobile (IM3)
Indosat MultiMedia Mobile (IM3) liven the Indonesian telecommunication industry
since 2001. Its products are IM3 Smart pre-paid card and IM3 Bright post paid
card. Despite its late arrival, IM3 has a leading technology, as it has adopted
the most innovative technology in cellular telecommunication world i.e., GPRS
(general packet radio service) which enables users to access data faster, in
large amount and always "on" with the internet.
IM3 is also a leader in GSM 1800 technology with a national coverage in Indonesia
and priors MMS (multimedia messaging service), as the latest technology in the
cellular world that enables users to send messages as combination of texts,
sounds, images, audio visual, maps, lay outs, graphics, animations, sketches
and tables.
Other advantage is a good voice quality as it is supported by EFR (enhance
full rate) system which optimises voice quality and uses SIM Tool Kit with a
capacity of 64 kbps. IM3 Bright post-paid card and IM3 Smart pre-paid card can
be used all over the country.
For more information, please visit: http://www.m3-access.com/.
About Satelindo
PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia (Satelindo) is a leading telecommunication company
in Indonesia with three business units i.e., cellular, satellite and international.
Currently, cellular is the main business of the Company and by December 31,
2002 Satelindo has approximately 3.071 million customers with some 28% market
segment.
Satelindo has 2 cellular services i.e., post paid service or Matrix and pre-paid
service or Mentari. Its national coverage includes Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi,
Kalimantan, Bali, Nusatenggara and Eastern Part of Indonesia.
Satelindo is established in 1993 and in its 10th anniversary, Satelindo has
declared 2003 as a year for better services. It is in line with Satelindo's
mission of providing the best results, images and services to stakeholders.
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For further information, please contact:
Regina Hutama
Nokia Mobile Phones Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 526 4585
Fax: +62 21 526 4878
Rini Poernawan
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Tel: +62 21 526 6261 ext. 1415
Fax: +62 21 526 6264
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