Nokia unveiled the 6650 in Helsinki in cooperation with local operator Sonera Corp, which is planning to introduce 3G type services at first over its 2.5G GSM network.

The handset is expected to be priced between E700 and E800 before subsidies, around the same mark as Nokia’s current GSM only 7650 camera phone.

The launch of the Nokia 6650 is solid proof of our capability to build highly sophisticated, yet user-friendly phones for more complex and demanding operating environments using new radio standards, like WCDMA, said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. Nokia is well prepared for – and indeed, driving – the technology transition to 3G application platforms and radio interfaces both in terminals as well as on the infrastructure side. We are working closely with all industry players to ensure both interoperability and a smooth technology take-off.

Nokia unveiled the 6650 in Helsinki in cooperation with local operator Sonera Corp, which is planning to introduce 3G type services at first over its 2.5G GSM network.

The handset is expected to be priced between E700 and E800 before subsidies, around the same mark as Nokia’s current GSM only 7650 camera phone.

The launch of the Nokia 6650 is solid proof of our capability to build highly sophisticated, yet user-friendly phones for more complex and demanding operating environments using new radio standards, like WCDMA, said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones. Nokia is well prepared for – and indeed, driving – the technology transition to 3G application platforms and radio interfaces both in terminals as well as on the infrastructure side. We are working closely with all industry players to ensure both interoperability and a smooth technology take-off.