Nokia 6301 With UMA Technology Launched

The Nokia 6301, launched today, offers consumers voice and data mobility across GSM cellular and WLAN networks via Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology. It uses UMA technology to integrate the benefits of landline and mobile phone. Orange will be one of the first operators to offer the Nokia 6301, as part of its Unik/Unique portfolio.

"The convergence of mobile and fixed/landline technologies means consumers are looking for products that can help make their lives easier," said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "With the Nokia 6301 utilizing UMA technology, worldwide triband GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that people can use in virtually any situation.

Yves Maitre, Senior Vice President, Devices, Orange said: "The Nokia 6301 is a stylish new addition to our Unik range of converged fixed and mobile phones. Orange's Unik offer brings together the convenience of a single phone and tariff at home and on the move and the widest range of UMA handsets. The Nokia 6301, with its sleek candy-bar design and attractive stainless steel exterior, adds to the appeal of Unik for Orange customers."

The Nokia 6301 weighs 93 grams and is about 13.1 mm thick. It is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and full screen viewfinder. An attractive desk stand, the DT-23, holds the phone and keep its battery charged while connected to WLAN.

Display is handled by a 2 inch QVGA display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 16 million colors. Other connectivity is through mini-USB and Bluetooth v2.0. The 6301 has an internal memory of 30MB and supports up to 4GB microSD cards. It also has an integrated FM radio and MP3 player.

The Nokia 6301 is expected to begin shipping to select markets in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the retail price is expected to be Rs. 12,910 (230 Euro) before subsidies or taxes.