Nokia Looks to New Models for Next Billion Mobile Users

Nokia plans to introduce new mobile phones, business models and network solutions aimed at untapped global markets for mobile communications. Nokia believes it possible for the worldwide mobile subscription base to reach two billion in 2008. Currently, there are about 1.2 billion mobile phone users in the world. Specifically, Nokia estimates that "with the right mix of phones, optimized network solutions and low-cost voice and data services, operators can in the near future generate reasonable profit from customers even at average revenue per user (ARPU) levels of US$5 per month and below.
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