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Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced the Nokia Wireless Loopset, an
accessory designed specifically for improved mobile communications
for people with hearing aids. With a T-coil equipped hearing aid or
cochlear implant, this practical device can help hearing aid users
enjoy premium audio quality and handsfree operation of their mobile
devices and other compatible audio devices. The Loopset is expected
to start shipping worldwide in the first quarter 2009, with an
estimated price of less than 200 Euros, before applicable taxes or
subsidies.

"The Nokia Wireless Loopset provides hearing aid users with a
hassle-free and handsfree connection to their mobile phones," said
Peeta Piiparinen, R&D Specialist, Nokia. "Sound is amplified more
efficiently, while the distance between the phone and hearing aid
means that the possibility of interference is greatly reduced. The
loopset filters out background noise, which increases speech
discrimination, and offers excellent audio quality in a range of
environments such as the car, office, or even in windy conditions
outdoors."

Compatible with handsets that use Bluetooth connectivity, the Loopset
enables mobile calls to be accessed wirelessly through the hearing
aid. Key features of the Nokia Wireless Loopset include a vibrating
alert, user adjustable sidetone level for enhanced clarity and
control of own voice, and optimized volume range and frequency
response. With ease of use in mind, it comes with a comfortable
neckloop and a single button for call handling.

The design and development of all Nokia loopsets has been inspired
and developed by Nokia employees who are hard of hearing. Nokia
introduced the first loopset, the Nokia LPS-1, more than a decade
ago. Prior to this, people with hearing aids had faced difficulties
in using digital mobile phones in noisy environments or due to
interference picked up from the radio transmission of the phone. The
Nokia LPS-1 loopset was the first product of its kind in the world,
enabling people with T-coil equipped hearing aids to use a digital
mobile handset.

"At Nokia, we continuously study how we can better address the needs
of people with physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments, so that
also they have full access to mobile technology," said Mikko Haho,
key engineer behind the Nokia Wireless Loopset, who himself is hard
of hearing. "My favorite story was from the early days - probably
1998 or 1999. We were at a conference demonstrating the first Nokia
loopset. A lady came up who seemed a bit dubious about the device,
but we hooked her up with it. Next thing we know, her eyes are
tearing up as she has a conversation with her daughter. When she hung
up, she told us that this was the first time she had been able to
have a phone conversation with her daughter in three years. That kind
of response really motivates us to continue to focus on making mobile
technology accessible for all."

Nokia has a range of products and related accessories to help improve
accessibility for people with disabilities. A full listing of
available solutions and support can be found at
www.nokiaaccessibility.com.

Notes to editors:
A full list of Nokia Wireless Loopset HS-67WL features is available
at www.nokia.com/HS-67WL
Related photos in print quality can be found at
www.nokia.com/press/photos

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.

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