Nokia N96 released with 3G support in the US
August 28, 2008 by M. Hussein
Filed under Blog News, Nokia, Ovi
Recently we wrote here at NokiaN96.net about the FCC approval of Nokia N96. Yesterday it was announced that Nokia will start distributing their device to the retailers in the 4Q this year, which means that they are trying to push the market in this Christmas in the USA. As we know, the marketing strategy is similar in the rest of the world, as well as the advert produced by Nokia that unites all religions, all ethnics for an universal release – In one word, Christmas is the target!
Nokia yesterday announced that the Nokia N96 will be available for high-speed 3G HSDPA networks used in the U.S. starting from the 4Q this year. This news were expected, but they would always need confirmation from FCC. If the support wouldn’t be allowed, then we could think in the end of the competition between N96 an iPhone 3G. Thanks FCC!
The already widely tested Nokia N96 can be used to purchase and download movies, television shows and other video content on their PCs and upload them to their device, besides being available to easily download content from their devices.
With the integration in Ovi services, the Nokia N96 enables users to upload images, videos and other content using the this service, it also allows navigation across town and country with Nokia Maps 2.0, or to play N-Gage games tournament with friends.
According to the press communication we received from Nokia, there will be 3 months of Nokia Maps 2.0 free navigation, as well as a voucher to purchase a full version of the N-Gage racing title Asphalt 3: Street Rules. This is only for the US package.
The Nokia N96 is expected for an estimated price of $900.
grm on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 6:19 pm
haha…xmas— what about may 08?? haha idiots. go out an buy an iphone
Meraj Chhaya on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 9:03 pm
Is the iPhone better than the N96?
M. Hussein on Sat, 30th Aug 2008 7:28 pm
GRM moderate your language please
-.-
Jay on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 4:32 am
Amazon.com already has an October 6,2008 available date for US.For $799.99
Meraj Chhaya on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 11:02 am
Isn’t that a bit overpriced?
mh on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 11:10 am
No. We are expecting 900$, right?
But, the best thing is that we have been seing good auctions at ebay….They are selling N96 from 250$ to 800$….
john mortimer on Tue, 2nd Sep 2008 1:15 am
i will have this phone within 1 week
start here
see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9gnqr-SNMA
Meraj Chhaya on Tue, 2nd Sep 2008 1:01 pm
That’s great, you should give us the images and videos first, use the contact form:
http://nokian96.net/contact-us/
Jay on Tue, 2nd Sep 2008 11:17 pm
That is a very close price to when the N95 came out, so I’m not surprised.
sporty on Wed, 3rd Sep 2008 7:01 am
/.well the n96 that they are selling on ebay is not the real one is a china version..and it dosent have everything the real one is going to have check it out on ebay read before u buy….ok
M. Hussein on Wed, 3rd Sep 2008 12:07 pm
Yes, there have been some fake versions being sold at ebay. The last one we saw in the sidebar was ended with success.
Meraj Chhaya on Wed, 3rd Sep 2008 1:08 pm
There are some real versions, but others are fake
AGF on Wed, 3rd Sep 2008 7:15 pm
Will the 3G function on the US versions work on European networks ? I travel frequently and would need to be able to use the 3G network around the world
Meraj Chhaya on Wed, 3rd Sep 2008 7:25 pm
If I’m not mistaken, there will be a special 3G version for the US, so it won’t work in Europe
Nokia 96 on Sun, 28th Sep 2008 11:02 pm
“Is the iPhone better than the N96?”
nokia and apple no equal !
this question is not correct.
Nokia 96s last blog post..?? ??? Ultimate 9502
Meraj Chhaya on Mon, 29th Sep 2008 12:56 pm
Why isn’t it correct?