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www.Ring-Tones.co.za: More users, more countries, more devices

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Nokia Search, the application for searching and finding almost anything, almost anywhere, is all new and improved. Over the past two years, Nokia Search has steadily swelled, increasing its users by 22 percent every month, with the number of searches made by those users up 24 percent on a monthly basis. Building on that momentum, Nokia Search has an array of new local search providers, available in 15 countries across Latin America from today. So, now you can trek through almost 40 countries around the world with Nokia Search as your search-and-find-it companion on your compatible Nokia device.

Three new local search providers are joining the Nokia Search family, now spanning 38 countries worldwide. In Latin America, people can search and access local directory content by Publicar (www.paginasamarillas.com) in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and with www.Listaonline.com.br in Brazil and Seccion Amarilla (www.seccionamarilla.com) in Mexico. Nokia Search also has web content and local directory content search available for an additional 23 countries.

"We're on a mission to bring everyone the ultimate search capabilities, whether locally or on the web," says Jussi-Pekka Partanen, head of Nokia Search, Multimedia, Nokia. "With the additions of our new local search providers and the new seamlessly integrated features of Nokia Search on even more devices, we're fast on the road to that goal."

Thanks to easy accessibility directly from the main display on your device*, you can go straight to Nokia Search or even locate content stored on your device with 'My Content' search. Find anything from emails, messages and contacts to your media content seamlessly - browse through your content in categories or by typing in a keyword.

Nokia Search is integrated with Nokia Maps on select Nokia devices, so when you decide on that exclusive restaurant in your chosen country, Nokia Maps can guide you there - just click on the 'show on map' icon.

More people than ever before can access and enjoy Nokia Search, now that S40 devices have been added to the mix - Nokia Search is preinstalled on the Nokia 7900 Prism, Nokia 6500 Classic, Nokia 6500 Slide, Nokia 5610 XpressMusic and Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, with more to come.

Nokia Search with My Content search supports the Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N93i, Nokia N93, Nokia N92, Nokia N91, Nokia N91 8GB, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, N80 Internet Edition, Nokia N80, Nokia N77, Nokia N76, Nokia N75, Nokia N73 Music Edition, Nokia N71, Nokia E90, Nokia E70, Nokia E62, Nokia E61, Nokia E61i, Nokia E60, Nokia E51, Nokia E50, Nokia 6121 Classic, Nokia 6120 Classic, Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, Nokia 6290 and Nokia 6110 Navigator devices.

Nokia Search is available to download for compatible Nokia devices from http://mobilesearch.nokia.com.

* Access from the main display on Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, with more devices to come

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Motorola Centellis(TM) 2000 AdvancedTCA(R) communications server received the Best In Show for Infrastructure Products award at the third annual AdvancedTCA Summit. The conference was held October 16 - 18, 2007 in Santa Clara, California.

The recently announced two-slot Centellis 2000 was recognized by a panel of industry experts for its distinctiveness in demonstrating the central use of AdvancedTCA and ability to offer significant business and technical benefits. The award was announced Wednesday, October 17 at the AdvancedTCA Summit's awards ceremony.

"We are delighted to accept the Best of Show award for the Centellis 2000," said Brian Carr, strategic marketing manager, Embedded Communications Computing, Motorola. "We believe its unique front to rear cooling architecture is an industry first, and because it is designed to meet CP-TA B.4 class thermal performance, the Centellis 2000 chassis will be able to handle the highest power AdvancedTCA boards in both slots with the highest reliability and availability rating for components."

The Motorola Centellis 2000 AdvancedTCA platform provides all the business benefits of larger communications servers, but in a compact, two-slot version. With the ability to reuse any of the AdvancedTCA payload from its larger peers, the Centellis 2000 offers a cost-effective, industry standard solution suitable for smaller scale deployments, and enables network equipment providers to take advantage of their existing AdvancedTCA deployments by reusing hardware and software, providing investment protection and helping to reduce time to market and development cost.

The front to rear cooling architecture is an important benefit for installation into central office locations, and with both AC and redundant DC powered variants available, the Centellis 2000 is equally at home in data centers and enterprise environments as well.

"When our panel of industry experts reviewed the entrants, Motorola's Centellis 2000 came out as the clear leader in the infrastructure category," said Ernie Bergstrom, president, Crystal Cube Consulting, who is the AdvancedTCA Summit chairman as well as chairman of the Best of Show awards program. "No one else was even close! It's evident that this two-slot system struck a chord in terms of its potential impact on the industry."

Centellis 2000 Series Communications Servers

Compatible with Motorola's Centellis 31K 1Gbps and 4100 10Gbps application-ready platforms, the Centellis 2000 enables system and network scalability across both chassis size and network speed and reduces customer design time, reducing product time to market. This product series provides front-to-rear cooling, AC or DC power and a PICMG compliant chassis. More information is available at http://www.motorola.com/computing.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola, Inc. is dialing up the experience of hands-free driving with the introduction of the MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth(R) In-Car Speakerphone and Digital FM Transmitter, its first road-ready, music-oriented ROKR accessory and the latest addition to its portfolio of in-car solutions. The MOTOROKR T505 enables consumers to connect a compatible Bluetooth enabled phone(1) to the car sound system and enjoy hands-free calling and their own personal music collection in outstanding stereo sound. Motorola will unveil its newest Bluetooth automotive accessory here at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the premiere automotive specialty products trade event.

The T505 is extremely portable and requires no wires or installation. Drivers simply clip the device to a car's visor and pair the T505 using Motorola's EasyPair(TM) technology to a compatible Bluetooth device. When the T505 is connected to a stereo Bluetooth phone, such as a MOTORAZR(2) or MOTOROKR Z6, or an MP3 player, calls and music are streamed wirelessly with the perfectly-tuned clarity and wide-ranging volume of a car stereo. Drivers with standard Bluetooth phones can use the T505 to make and take their calls over the car stereo. And when the ride's over, the T505 can be easily unhooked and taken to another car for the next trip.

"Today's drivers demand convenience and connectivity without missing a beat to what's important to them -- their calls and their music," said Jason Few, corporate vice president, Motorola, Inc. "We're excited to introduce a portable, music-optimized ROKR to the car to enhance the mobile experience while consumers are on the road."

The T505 also features StationFinder(TM), a breakthrough technology that announces where the best FM connection can be found on the user's car radio. When calls come in, the T505 automatically mutes the music and audibly announces the Caller-ID(2), so drivers can keep their eyes on the road. Cutting-edge echo and noise reduction technology and a built-in microphone and 2-watt speaker also ensure that drivers have outstanding sound and zero static throughout their ride.

Motorola, a global leader in the Bluetooth accessories market, offers a selection of portable and fixed automotive-focused Bluetooth solutions for drivers including speakerphones, headsets and other accessories.

Availability

The ROKR T505 is expected to become available in Q1 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.hellomoto.com/T505.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today reported sales of $8.8 billion for the third quarter of 2007. The GAAP earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2007 were $0.02 per share, which includes net charges of $0.04 per share related to charges associated with previously announced workforce reductions and a write-down of intangible assets.

"We are pleased with the improvement in the financial performance of mobile devices and we look forward to building upon the progress we have made," said Ed Zander, chairman and chief executive officer. "We have strengthened our leadership position in broadband video, WiMAX, next generation government and public safety and the enterprise mobility markets. With our focus on these key opportunities and the initiatives we are taking in mobile devices we will further improve our performance and create long-term shareholder value."

"During the third quarter, we maintained our focus on increasing cash flow, enhancing profitability and driving growth," said Tom Meredith, chief financial officer. "We are beginning to see improvements in our cash conversion cycle and operating cash flow which will lead to increased financial flexibility."

Operating Results

Mobile Devices segment sales were $4.5 billion, down 36 percent compared with the year-ago quarter. Excluding highlighted items, the segment incurred an operating loss of $138 million, compared with operating earnings of $843 million in the year-ago quarter. Motorola's share of the global handset market for the quarter is estimated to be 13 percent.

During the quarter, Mobile Devices:

-- Shipped 37.2 million handsets -- including more than 900,000 RAZR 2
devices.
-- Introduced the MOTO U9 music device, a special edition RAZR 2 for the
holiday season, seven new W-Series handsets, and the iC602 dual-mode
iDEN/CDMA device.
-- Expanded the Z6 line with the introduction of ROKR Z6m and Z6tv.
-- Introduced an ultra high speed WiMAX chipset solution, optimized for
both size and low power consumption.

Home and Networks Mobility had segment sales of $2.4 billion, up 6 percent compared with the year-ago quarter. Excluding highlighted items, operating earnings were $165 million, compared with operating earnings of $231 million in the year-ago quarter.

During the quarter, Home and Networks Mobility:

-- Shipped its two millionth IPTV set-top device, just five months after
reaching the one million milestone.
-- Strengthened portfolio with several strategic acquisitions including
Leapstone Systems, Modulus Video, and Terayon Communications.
-- Conducted the world's first WiMAX 802.16e mobile handoff during the
WiMAX World Conference in Chicago.
-- Announced plans to divest the embedded communications computing
business for $350 million in cash.

Enterprise Mobility Solutions had segment sales of $2.0 billion, up 47 percent compared with the year-ago quarter. Excluding highlighted items, operating earnings were $336 million, compared with operating earnings of $280 million in the year-ago quarter.

During the quarter, Enterprise Mobility Solutions:

-- Launched MOTOTRBO, a dual-mode digital 2-way communications platform
that integrates voice and data, in key markets in Asia and Latin
America.
-- Awarded several county-wide public safety contracts in North America.
-- Shipped the one millionth MC9000, the industry leading rugged mobile
computer.
-- Started shipping the MC17 mobile computer, aimed at retail, in-store
applications for enhanced personal shopping experiences.

Outlook

The company's outlook for earnings per share from continuing operations in the fourth quarter is $0.12 to $0.14. This outlook excludes any reorganization of business charges associated with the company's operating expense reduction initiatives, as well as any other items of the variety highlighted by the company in its quarterly earnings releases.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola offered the opportunity of a lifetime for sports fans to sharpen their soccer skills on the field with soccer icon, David Beckham. Through a number of Motorola promotions, soccer fanatics had the chance to perfect their headers, bicycle kicks and free-kicks at the David Beckham Academy.

Thirty-four winners and their guests from the U.S. and around the world spent the day at the David Beckham Academy where they received a personalized training session with the soccer superstar.

This is the first chance Beckham's had to interact with US fans at his Academy.

Click HERE to download Beckham Images

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) through Motorola Ventures, its strategic venture capital arm, today announced that it has made an equity investment in Siimpel Corporation. Siimpel is a leading developer and manufacturer of silicon MICROELECTROMECHANICAL System (MEMS) based solutions for mobile imaging applications. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

As the personal mobile device continues to develop from the basic cell phone, consumers now expect to receive superior functionality from other technologies integrated into their devices, such as the ability to take high-quality digital photos. Traditional technologies incorporated into stand-alone digital cameras have not been successful in meeting the size, power, performance, reliability and cost requirements of the mobile phone market. Siimpel's MEMS solution will allow devices such as cell phones to provide features such as auto-focus, shutter and zoom, providing best-in-class imaging performance all while in a low-cost, micro-scale system.

"We are committed to nurturing new technologies that will enable innovative mobile experiences for consumers around the world," said Reese Schroeder, managing director, Motorola Ventures. "This investment will allow Siimpel to accelerate the production of its MEMS based solutions for handset cameras, bringing the handset even closer to true digital camera-like performance."

"Increased expectations of imaging systems in phone handsets, laptops, PDA's and micro-cameras has created a global demand for low cost micro-scale imaging systems," said Tony Tang, CEO of Siimpel. "We are actively collaborating with the world's leading consumer electronics, mobile communications and digital imaging leaders to deliver high-quality digital camera products that fit the size constraints of mobile platforms."

About Siimpel

Siimpel is a venture backed firm that specializes in MICROELECTROMECHANICAL Systems (MEMS), optics, electro-optical design, image sensors, packaging and camera electronics. Siimpel's technology provides best-in-class imaging performance (contrast and color, lower power drain, faster time to focus) in the smallest form factor which is critical to enabling Digital Still Camera (DSC) like performance in slim form factor devices such as cellphones. Siimpel's investor base includes the strategic venture investment arms of Motorola, Qualcomm, and Micron, as well as SunAmerica Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Global Catalyst Partners, Scale Venture Partners, Zone Ventures, Flextronics International and Portage Ventures.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: A group of Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) business leaders, technologists and marketing experts recently convened an internal "trendstorm," where they discussed the latest and upcoming innovations in Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) for 2008 -- and beyond.

The market for IPTV is increasing at a rapid pace. "At year-end 2006, there were 4.6 million residential IPTV subscribers," said Parks Associate industry analyst Kurt Scherf. "This number will grow to nearly 60 million by year-end 2011. We forecast annual shipments of IPTV set-top boxes to be seven million in 2007 and exceed 20 million by year-end 2011. To capitalize on this market growth, telcos should focus on embracing user-generated and social media to differentiate their services," Scherf said.

"In 2007, we really started to see the promise of IPTV fulfilled. For example, it took a few years for Motorola to reach the 1 millionth IPTV set top box shipment; we then doubled the number of shipments in five short months," said Doug Means, Motorola corporate vice president and general manager, Home and Networks Mobility. "Building on the momentum of IPTV adoption, we see a number of applications coming into the picture as 'the next big thing.'"

Key trends and innovations discussed included:

Content portability -- the proliferation of mobile devices where video is available virtually anytime, anywhere carries over to the home environment. Whole-home DVR -- pausing in one room and picking up the program in another room -- is promising to be a potentially popular application for IPTV.

Increased content availability -- via a switched digital video environment and bandwidth optimizing features such as MPEG-4 compression technology, IPTV promises expanded content choices for consumers. For example, niche market content like university- or league-specific, hobby or ethnic programming that may not have been included in traditional broadcast environments, will start to find homes -- and viewers -- in an all-switched digital video environment that allows an array of channels and choices from providers.

Personalization and localization -- in an all IP-environment, each customer-premise equipment (CPE) device, like set tops, has an IP address. Accordingly, information specified and defined by the user can be provided as a customized content overlay. For example, IPTV consumers can receive personalized stock, weather, sports and other information directly on their TV.

Targeted advertising -- TV advertising is changing from broadcast to "uni"cast. Advanced advertising technology will allow consumers to receive localized information. For example, consumers could receive local dealer information when watching a car ad (using graphic overlay technology), obtain more information (launching a video on demand) or even click to request a test drive of the car from the local dealership.

"Motorola, a leader in the video delivery industry for more than 50 years, offers a complete spectrum of IPTV technology to make these potential future applications a reality for telcos looking to deliver compelling services and content," said Means.

Motorola at TelcoTV

Motorola (booth #701) will demonstrate its innovative IPTV video headend, transport and MPEG-4 encoding equipment, and connected home devices at this week's TelcoTV show in Atlanta.

Means will present the keynote address at TelcoTV 2007 on Thursday, Oct. 25. Craig Pasek, Senior Product Manager, Access Networks, Motorola, will participate on a Wednesday, Oct. 24 panel titled "Options and Opportunities for Video Delivery."

Motorola will host a workshop prior to the opening of TelcoTV on Tuesday, Oct. 23, about the "Basics of IPTV and Beyond," discussing video trends and technology including on-demand solutions, IP set tops, ultra broadband, MPEG-4 encoding, content distribution and digital rights management.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Nokia today unveiled SEEK, the third dimension of its mobile sharing site, MOSH. SEEK allows MOSH users to make requests for content they crave and the community can then respond with suggestions or custom created content answering the 'SEEK'. SEEK allows the rapidly growing, and global, MOSH community to connect with one another and to obtain content not yet available. Looking for a specific mobile application but can't find anything close? Visiting Amsterdam and want a great mobile map? How about video of a specific dive in the Maldives? SEEK it.

SEEK is the third dimension in the evolution of MOSH. The first dimension was the ability to upload and share content with a global audience; the second was downloading and customizing your device; now SEEK provides the ability to seek content and interact with the community, SEEK will tap into the power of the MOSH community and provide customized responses to people's mobile needs.

Officially launching on December 14, an exclusive demo of SEEK will be seen at CTIA Wireless in San Francisco October 23rd through October 25th.

MOSH, short for mobilize and share, has seen more than 6 million downloads since its beta launch on 9th August. MOSH was built from the ground up with mobility in mind and its seamless web and mobile integration has facilitated rapid growth with 80% of all downloads happening through mobile browsers. MOSH allows content creators and technology leaders to post their content to a global audience. Focused on the sharing of mobile content, MOSH is intended for all mobile devices and is not Nokia specific.

"MOSH has a strong focus on responding to the needs of its community of users and feedback from the community is the motivation for SEEK." said Lee Epting, Vice President, Forum Nokia. "We have always focused on MOSH being a service created for, and shaped by, users. Seeing users request content from one another, as well as the desire for community discussion, forms the foundation of SEEK. With SEEK, the possibilities are endless: mobile scavenger hunts, sponsored SEEK competitions, or collaboration on applications by developers in India, Russia and the USA, we expect this to take creativity and mobile customization to a new level."

About MOSH
A one-to-many distribution platform - a targeted channel for developers and tech leaders to publish applications and other content for any mobile device to a global audience. In its first two months of beta, MOSH users have made more than 6 million downloads of applications and pieces of content. For more information visit: http://mosh.nokia.com or mosh.nokia.mobi

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that Karen P. Tandy, former head of United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has been named senior vice president of Motorola's Global Government Relations & Public Policy Division. Ms. Tandy will serve as Motorola's top public policy spokesperson on issues related to global telecom policy, trade, regulation, spectrum allocation, and country relations and will report directly to Gene Delaney, president of Government & Public Safety for Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business. Ms. Tandy succeeds Michael Kennedy, Motorola's current senior vice president, Global Government Relations, who plans to retire at year end.

In this position, Ms. Tandy will be directly responsible for development and execution of Motorola's global policy initiatives. She will foster the growth of advocacy programs for Motorola positions with national, state and local governments on public policy issues that support the growth of the Company's business. Ms. Tandy's responsibilities will include creating business enabling strategies in priority countries, ensuring that country- specific governance requirements are met and operations are in compliance with local laws; overseeing lobbying efforts in support of Motorola's government customers; and influencing regulators worldwide on a range of issues.

"Karen's substantial international relations and government affairs experience as well as her policy understanding make her an ideal and logical fit to lead our government and policy team," said Gene Delaney, president of Government & Public Safety for Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business. "We are confident that she will play an integral role in Motorola's continued success both in North America and around the world."

"I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mike Kennedy for all his contributions to Motorola over the past 22 years and wish him all the best in his retirement," added Delaney.

Ms. Tandy most recently served as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a $2.4 billion agency with approximately 11,000 employees across the U.S. and in 86 foreign offices. During Ms. Tandy's tenure, she met with many foreign heads of state, and expanded DEA's foreign presence, entering the first intelligence sharing agreements with China and Russia. Prior to becoming DEA Administrator, Ms. Tandy was Associate Deputy Attorney General, responsible for developing national drug enforcement policy and strategies, and Director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces. Between 1990 and 1999, Ms. Tandy served in a variety of positions in the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice, supervising the Department's drug and forfeiture litigation. From 1979 to 1990, Ms. Tandy was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia and in the Western District of Washington, lectured extensively on forfeiture law and practice, and conducted international training. Prior to joining the Justice Department, she clerked for the Chief Judge of the Northern District of Texas.

Ms. Tandy, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, graduated from Texas Tech University undergraduate school and Law School.

www.Ring-Tones.co.za: Bored? Never again - Nokia N81 8GB now shipping

Espoo, Finland - Mobile entertainment just got more fun with the Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB multimedia computers now available globally. Designed for the best in music and gaming, these devices come with dedicated music and game keys and are loaded with memory so you can store more and play more.

The 3D Multimedia Menu introduced in these devices is the first step to bringing a new user interface to the Nokia Nseries range. The new menu makes it easy to discover and enjoy your digital content and the Internet, and share your experiences with others.

"Accessing your portable music and games collection is not enough anymore," said Jonas Geust, vice president, Multimedia, Nokia. "Today people want to be more in control of how and where they consume their digital entertainment. They want to discover new favorites and share them without being confined to one location - and it's devices like the Nokia N81 that facilitate this."

The Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB also offer the discovery of millions of tracks through the Nokia Music Store*. And, with their integrated Nokia Music Players, creating playlists and managing music collections on the move is a breeze. For enhanced sound quality, compatible high-quality headphones or speakers can be used with the standard 3.5mm headphone connector.

A preview of the N-Gage games service is also available in the devices, including playable demos of EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA 07, Asphalt 3: Street Rules and Space Impact Light. After the launch of N-Gage later this year, the full N-Gage application will be available for download. Players can then try all N-Gage games for free and buy only the ones they want.

The estimated retail price of the Nokia N81 is 360 EUR before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia N81 8GB is expected to retail for 430 EUR before subsidies or taxes.