Finnish vendor Nokia is to expand its cdma2000 handset portfolio through a $129m (ВЈ70m) contract with Korean manufacturer Pantech & Curitel.
Under the deal, Pantech will supply two handset models to Nokia for distribution between June and December of this year. Both models will be equipped with 3G EV-DO technology. One device is known to be the 6315i, while information on the other has not yet emerged.
Since Nokia made a u-turn on its EV-DV strategy in 2004, instead opting to focus on EV-DO, the vendor has looked elsewhere to bring its EV-DO handsets to market.
Nokia’s first EV-DO handset went on sale in the US through reseller LetsTalk.com last month.
The 6305i is available on the Verizon Wireless VCAST network for $150 (ВЈ80).
Although Nokia does make CDMA devices, the 6305i is the company’s first EV-DO model, although it is a Nokia by badge only. The device is actually manufactured by Korean manufacturer SK Teletech.
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