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NOKIA: Nokia to deliver Mobile Internet platform to BellSouth in Chile


Jan 30, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- BellSouth is developing and
introducing new value-added services, built on Nokia's unique mPlatform
solution, for its TDMA network in Chile.

Initial services, based on WAP, were launched on December 10, 2000.

As networks evolve, Nokia mPlatform Solution is scaleable to be used for future
technologies such as 3G. The Nokia mPlatform Solution includes open application
interfaces, the advanced API, which enables the integration and tailoring of
operator and third-party integrated applications according to Bellsouth's
subscriber needs. The deal also includes Professional Services covering Project
Management and Implementation.

"The agreement with Nokia will ultimately lead to benefits for our subscribers,"
said Domingo Cruzat, CEO of BellSouth in Chile, "Nokia mPlatform will enable
BellSouth to introduce new exciting services, both in WAP and mobile Internet.
We will continue with development for true mobile Internet applications."

"Nokia mPlatform Solution will give BellSouth a short time-to-market for the
introduction of new revenue generating services, while increasing the customer
loyalty and trust," said Nils Kampe, Vice President and General Manager,
Customer Operations, Nokia Networks Latin America, "Nokia is pleased to be
working with BellSouth in Chile, which is a new customer as Nokia continues to
strengthen its position in the Latin American market."

Nokia mPlatform Solution is a network and terminal independent solution working
across various access methods from WAP and GRPS to 3G and fixed Internet
technologies. It combines the key elements for offering new value-added
messaging and information services for end-users. It includes core products,
such as WAP gateways and profile directories; enhanced access solutions, such as
proxy servers and authentication; intelligent middleware and customer specific
solutions.

BellSouth in Chile, a 100% BellSouth company, has been in Chile since 1991, and
provides mobile, long distance and Internet access services nationwide to more
than 600.000 subscribers.

BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) is an integrated communications services
company headquartered in Atlanta, GA serving more than 41 million customers in
the United States and 16 other countries.

BellSouth, consistently recognized for customer satisfaction, provides
residential, business and wholesale customers with integrated voice, video and
data services to meet their communications needs. BellSouth is a Fortune 100
company with total revenues exceeding $26 billion. In Latin America, BellSouth
provides a wide range of telecommunications services to more than 10.8 million
customers in 11 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience,
innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the
leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP
networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for
companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly
held company with listings on six major exchanges.

CONTACT: Yolande Pineda, Latin America Communications, Nokia Networks Tel. +55
215437074 2033 e-mail: [e-mail] WWW: http://www.nokia.com

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