Nokia now: 2000 - today

Nokia’s story continues with 3G, mobile multiplayer gaming, multimedia devices and a look to the future...

3G: faster connections, more applications

2002: First 3G phone
Nokia launches its first 3G phone, the Nokia 6650.

The launch of 3G ("third generation") technology meant mobiles would never be the same again.
Nokia launched its first 3G phone, the Nokia 6650, in 2002. A vintage year for innovation, 2002 also saw the launch of Nokia’s first phone with a built-in camera, the Nokia 7650, and its first video capture phone, the Nokia 3650.

Expanding possibilities
With 3G, mobiles can do much more than just make calls. 3G means you can use your phone to:
download music
make video calls
watch TV on the move
browse the web

2003: Nokia launches the N-Gage
Mobile gaming goes multiplayer with the N-Gage.

2005: The Nokia Nseries is born
Nokia introduces the next generation of multimedia devices, the Nokia Nseries.

The Nokia Nseries: a new generation

Entertainment and communication on the move
A new generation of multimedia devices was born in 2005 with the launch of the Nokia Nseries.
The easy-to-use devices combine state-of-the-art technology with stylish design, creating complete entertainment and communication packages.
Whether it’s taking your music collection mobile, shooting and editing feature-length video or watching TV – see what you can do with the Nokia Nseries

2005: The billionth Nokia phone is sold
Nokia sells its billionth phone – a Nokia 1100 – in Nigeria. Global mobile phone subscriptions pass 2 billion.