Nokia and T-Mobile USA to have an announcement next week, December 14

The Verge are reporting that T-Mobile and Nokia are to have an event next week, December 14th. Given the pink tiles, it seems Nokia are going to launch a Windows Phone with T-Mobile. Which Lumia? The Verge reckons it might be the Nokia 710, especially as that’s on Nokia USA’s page.

That’s a bit odd. So much for shock and awe with a Lumia 900 – or is it possible that’s still coming? At least with the Lumia 800 you had a very strong design set. With the 710 that appeals more on price (though it is also a very good looking phone).

The other two major networks, AT&T and Verizon have already been said to be bringing out some Nokia Windows Phones. This confirms previous interviews with Elop where he said discussions with carriers have gone very well. Carrier partnership is of utmost importance to Nokia in the US. If you can’t get your phones subsidized on the major networks, it’s really not going to get anywhere fast. With some support, like Orange in the UK and KPN in Netherlands, Lumia experiences in the 800 are performing very well (if you can call top of the chart and outselling iPhone 4S very well).

Source: The Verge , WMPu

Thanks vetlozar Simeonov and Viipottaja for the tip!

Category: Nokia, Windows Phone