While launching three new handsets, Nokia's senior management team said many developed countries have implemented the policy of allowing live television on mobile phone and hoped that India would also follow the same.
"India is one of the fastest growing nations and a largest telecom market. We are excited to offer three very exciting mini-computers for consumers' pockets," M Montanaro, vice president, multimedia, Asia Pacific said.
Two new devices would be available in India and other Asia Pacific markets in the first quarter of 2006 while third handset N92 would be made available in countries where Digital Video Broadcasting-Handheld (DVB-H) is allowed in mid-2006.
Asked whether Indian service providers were ready to offer DVB-H to their consumers, Montanaro said, "We are keeping a close look at the Indian market... offering DVB-H needs regulatory clearances."
The Nokia N92 is the world's first mobile device with a built-in DVB-H receiver, making it possible for users to watch and record live TV at any time.
Based on open standards, DVB-H is the leading mobile-TV broadcasting technology, enabling low cost delivery of high-quality broadcast programs to mass audiences, he said.
The other handsets N71 and N80 come with solutions to meet the needs of consumers in the areas of mobile photography, music and media. These devices include advanced technologies such as 3G and features like Internet browser, e-mail and bluetooth connectivity.
All three multimedia devices were showcased for the first time in the Asian Pacific markets.
"With content digitalisation and Internet services changing the world around us, today's consumers expect immediate access to information to purchase content and to share experiences. The Nokia Nseries offers these same experiences packed into powerful devices which fit into their pockets," Mantanaro said.
These mobile multimedia computers have comprehensive functionality, different from traditional mobile phones, he added.
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