Nokia’s funky N9 smartphone free with VIVA

Press release
Published October 17th, 2011 - 05:40 GMT

Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Kuwait Telecommunications Company VIVA and Nokia, today announced an exclusive offer for VIVA customers with the Nokia N9, Nokia’s latest offering in the smartphone category. The Nokia N9 smartphone is built for people who appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology. 

VIVA’s Chief Executive Officer, Salman Al Badran stated, “As our customers are our number one priority, we are driven to seek the best offers with leading manufacturers. With Nokia leading in the region as the number one provider of handsets, there is an undeniably strong customer base and as such we are proud to be joining forces”. 

Built with the latest in human innovative technology, the Nokia N9 promises to re-define the way smartphones are used.  With its groundbreaking technology and en-vogue look and feel, Nokia’s latest smartphone promises to be a worthy and striking companion to the style conscious consumer.  

The Viva exclusive offer which goes live this week  with the VIVA KD 30 Premium plan, offering unlimited monthly data, minutes, SMS and a free Nokia N9. 

Tom Farrell, General Manager, Nokia Lower Gulf, said, “The partnership with VIVA is a true testament to Nokia’s strong regional relationships with the industry’s key players. Inline with our commitment to deliver the best value to our loyal customers, Nokia has been working closely with VIVA, to agree on a deal that will ultimately offer real value to customers. The Nokia N9 has a number of unique features which is perfectly suited for this market’s high-tech and style conscious consumer who demand best-in class products.”

Prepaid cosutmers of VIVA will be able to get a hold of this smart device by taking advantage of a unique offered promotion for a limited time only.     

To find out more about VIVA’s numerous competitive promotions, products and packages visit any of the VIVA branches and VIVA dealers or visit our website at www.viva.com.kw. 

One swipe and you’re home

The Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design where the home key is replaced by a simple gesture: a swipe. Whenever you’re in an application, swiping from the edge of the display takes you home. 

The three home views of the user interface are designed to give fast access to the most important things people do with a phone: using apps, staying up to date with notifications and social networks, and switching between activities. 

Camera, maps and multimedia

The 8-megapixel Carl Zeiss autofocus sensor, wide-angle lens, HD-quality video capture and large lens aperture enable great camera performance even in lowlighting conditions. This makes the Nokia N9 one of the best camera-phones ever produced. 

The Nokia N9 features free turn-by-turn drive and walk navigation with voice guidance in Maps. With the new dedicated Drive app, you can get in your car and start navigating to your destination right away. 

Near Field communication (NFC)

Fitted with the latest in wireless technology, Near Field Communication (NFC), the Nokia N9 allows the user to easily share images and videos between devices by touching them together.  Paired with cool Bluetooth accessories like the new NFC-enabled Nokia wireless speaker for great surround music, guarantees an optimal experience. In addition, the N9 packs the latest camera with a powerful 8 megapixel Carl Zeiss autofocus sensor, wide angle lens, HD quality video capture and large lens aperture to enable optimal capture of precious, fleeting moments.

Background Information

Viva

Kuwait Telecommunications Company (VIVA) is Kuwaiti Shareholding Company incorporated pursuant to Amiri Decree No. 187 on 22 July 2008 to operate and manage the third GSM mobile network in Kuwait as per Law no. 2 of 2007. Accordingly, VIVA was launched in December 2008 and was listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange during December 2014.

VIVA is the newest, most advanced mobile telecommunications service provider in the country. VIVA has rapidly established itself in the market through its customer and employee-centric approach.

Nokia

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