At the launch ceremony, Nokia Presenting X1-01, C2-00 and the C2-03 dual SIM phones. Nokia’s Head of Marketing for West Africa, Mr. Reuben Onwubiko, disclosed that these phones have five different SIM cards and have been very well received by Nokia faithfuls across the country.
According to him, the robust portfolio of Dual SIM devices would meet the respective needs of different consumers.
Onwubiko stressed that Nokia is not only leveraging on its track record of consistent innovation in the production of durable devices but has evolved dual SIM phones with its Dual Simple proposition with the new innovation of Nokia’s Easy Swap. He said the move validates the fact that Nokia is a listening brand that will continually seek innovative solutions to customer needs.
With the new Nokia Dual SIM Range, consumers can assign ringtones to each SIM so they know which SIM is being called. Consumers can also decide which phone to assign to calls, which to assign for browsing the web or even which to use to send sms’ based on their preferred operator offers Other features include microSD support up to 32GB, media player, 3.5mm AV connector, GPRS, camera, micro USB connector slot as well as the new Nokia web browser which makes browsing faster and more affordable.
The Nokia X1-01, C2-00 and C2-03 phones come with Nokia’s proprietary Nokia Life Tools Service which gives consumer access, tips and advice on Agriculture, Education, Entertainment and Healthcare.
Mr. Silvin Sinan, Head of Care explained that these features and benefits are only available in genuine Nokia devices and advised Nigerians to avoid being conned into buying counterfeit devices under any guise. He reminded consumers to always be original and buy authentic Nokia products with the 12 months warranty sticker on the phone box and even go a step further by using the sms warranty check, using their IMEI to ensure that the physical product is indeed fully covered by Nokia 12month free warranty service.
Nokia is the world’s number one manufacturer of mobile devices by market share. Beyond its leadership status as a manufacturer of devices, Nokia is fast becoming a leading solutions provider in the converging Internet and communications industries providing internet services that enable users to experience media, messaging, maps and games.