Nokia offers its first digital terrestrial receiver for the Finnish market

(Helsinki, August 30, 2001) Nokia will offer its first digital terrestrial model for the Finnish market -- the Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T -- by Christmas 2001.

The Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T is an easy-to-use, digital terrestrial receiver. With the Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T Finnish consumers can enjoy the new digital TV and radio channels included in the terrestrial network as well as excellent picture and sound quality. The Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T can be connected to all television sets and is designed to provide basic digital television services according to Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial (DVB-T) standards.

"Nokia has been providing digital TV receivers in many countries that suit the various needs and expectations of our customers. The Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T is a good example of how Nokia works to make its products flexible and easy-to-use," said Rauli Ahola, Director, Sales and Marketing, Finland, Nokia Home Communications. "It is a competively priced product that is well-designed for Finnish consumers to make the switch to digital television."

The Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T enables wide screen formatted movies and has automatic channel search. With an easy user interface (On Screen Display) and Nokia remote control, the Nokia Mediamaster 9828 T exemplifies the user-friendly Nokia standard.

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 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.


Further information:
Jyrki Rosenberg, Communications Manager, Nokia Ventures Organization
Tel: +358 7180 62865
e-mail: jyrki.rosenberg@nokia.com

www.nokia.com