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Nokia Signs Deal with Wireless Broadband Provider The Cloud


    Nokia today announced a deal with The Cloud, Europe´s leading
    wireless broadband provider, which will see its customers gain free
    access to the new Nokia Music Store whilst on the move at any one of
    over 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots.

    The non-exclusive deal gives users a free Wi-Fi connection to the
    Nokia Music Store, which features over two million tracks from major
    artists, independent labels and up-and-coming UK acts at
    http://music.nokia.co.uk.

    With a single account, music lovers can access the Nokia Music
    Store via their laptop computer or directly from optimised Nokia
    devices through Wi-Fi, beginning with the Nokia N81 and Nokia N95 8GB.
    Individual tracks cost 80p each with albums from GBP 8. The Nokia
    Music Store also offers a monthly subscription for PC streaming for
    GBP 8.

    Nokia Music Store customers will experience fast download speeds
    and a seamless user experience over a Cloud Wi-Fi connection, allowing
    them to download tracks in seconds, rather than minutes. Cloud Wi-Fi
    networks are available in wide range of popular locations including
    McDonalds, Coffee Republic, BAA airports and across London´s Square
    Mile. Just select ´Wi-Fi Zone - The Cloud´ as an access point to start
    browsing and downloading.

    Richard Sandford, Regional Manager, Nokia Music UK & Ireland,
    said: "We are committed to offering the best possible experience for
    Nokia Music Store users. Browsing and downloading tracks over Wi-Fi
    with The Cloud is a great way to enjoy the Nokia Music Store, in an
    easy and cost effective way".

    Owen Geddes, Director of Business Development, The Cloud, added:
    "If I am out and about and I hear a track in a shop or a friend
    recommends something, I want to be able to download it immediately -
    not wait until I get home. It is this immediacy that The Cloud caters
    for. The high speed connectivity of Wi-Fi means it is the only real
    choice for consumers wanting fast and easy access to all types of
    multimedia content on the go. The Cloud is committed to partnering
    with the key innovators in mobile media such as Nokia to bring the
    most entertaining services to users of The Cloud network.

    Notes to Editors:

    About Nokia Music Store

    Tracks are typically delivered in high quality 192Kbps audio in
    Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. You can easily transfer your
    purchased songs to your Nokia device using Windows Media Player or
    with the new Nokia Music PC client available next year. The Nokia
    Music PC client enables reverse synchronization of playlists, ripping
    from a CD to your device and PC simultaneously, as well as
    auto-synchronization of your purchased music and direct access to the
    Nokia Music Store. With the Nokia N81 and Nokia N95 8GB and its
    integrated music player, you can create playlists and manage your
    music collection, including editing song and artist information, as
    well as adding your own choice of album artwork, all while on the
    move.

    About Nokia

    Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the
    growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia
    connects people to each other and the information that matters to them
    with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices
    and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides
    equipment, solutions and services for network operators and
    corporations. www.nokia.co.uk

    About The Cloud

    The Cloud offers sophisticated national wireless LAN coverage
    across hotspots and city networks throughout the UK, Nordics, Germany
    and The Netherlands. The Cloud´s infrastructure is a multi-service
    provider platform, which allows providers such as ISPs, mobile
    operators, gaming, VOIP and broadband companies to offer a fully
    branded wireless LAN experience to their customers. With The Cloud,
    site owners maximise their revenue potential by supporting all major
    service providers at their location and customers enjoy choice of
    provider and the best possible user experience. Launched in mid 2003,
    The Cloud actively partners with O2, BT, Vodafone, Skype, iPass,
    Telenor, fring and Nintendo, among others, to facilitate the growth of
    open platform wireless broadband services across Europe.

    The Cloud´s investors, include 3i, Accel and the Scandinavian VC,
    Provider Venture Partners. The Cloud was recently nominated as a
    Technology Pioneer at The World Economic Forum and as a Red Herring
    Top 100 Company.

    www.thecloud.net