Finnish-based mobile telephone maker Nokia on August 25 launched two new handsets targeted at emerging markets. The Nokia 101 model offers dual SIM cards, allowing users to connect to two different networks to receive calls and text messages. It is to sell for about 35 dollars as of the third quarter.
In addition, users could store settings of up to five SIM cards on the device, which also features an FM radio and integrated MP3 player. The Nokia 100 model was made to be durable and simple to use, and begins selling in the fourth quarter. The price is about 20 dollars. Users could use both models to access Nokia programmes to get information on healthcare, education, agriculture and entertainment.
"We recognise that for many of the next billion people, a phone purchase is an investment. People are looking for a phone that offers great features but also one that is dependable," Mary McDowell of Nokia's mobile phones division said in a statement. On August 24, Nokia launched three more expensive models. They are to use its Symbian operating system that is to be phased out in favour of the Windows Phone system as part of the agreement to cooperate with Microsoft.