Nokia to offer Life Tools for rural mobile users

15.06.2009

On the hardware side, Nokia plans to roll out a low-cost 3G phone designed for emerging markets during the third quarter. The supports WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) networks and will cost around €80 (US$112), making it one of Nokia's cheapest 3G handsets, McDowell said.

Pricing for Life Tools was not disclosed. During the trial offered in India, access to Life Tools' agriculture services cost 60 Indian rupees (US$1.20) per month, while services such as English lessons cost 30 rupees each.