Company to deliver full range of OMA-compliant PoC solutions to promote increased interoperability and adoption worldwide

(NYSE: MOT) today announced that it will support the new Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) standard recently released by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) — PoC 1.0 and XDM 1.0 — on it PoC-capable device portfolio and network solutions. By implementing these new OMA PoC enablers, Motorola will be able to offer more open and interoperable end-to-end PoC solutions to operator customers, provide consumers with an even greater seamless experience, and help drive overall PoC adoption worldwide.

The new OMA PoC enablers will offer a variety of benefits to users of compliant handsets and services. OMA PoC 1.0, a multi-party form of immediate communication, allows mobile phone users to engage in walkie-talkie style one-to-one and group conversations. OMA PoC 1.0 cooperates mainly with two other Enabler Release specifications — OMA XDM Document Management Enabler 1.0 (OMA XDM 1.0) and OMA Presence Enabler 1.0. These enablers give users the ability to group communities of friends or colleagues for one-to-one and one-to-many conversations, and also to see their presence for availability. The presence
feature, which Motorola will also support when it becomes ratified, allows end users to reflect their availability and preferred mode of interaction.

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New Deployment Expands Network Coverage in Northern Emirates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 17 — Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced a network expansion and optimization contract with Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, etisalat, to enhance the operator’s wireless network in the Northern Emirates.

The expansion is designed to increase etisalat’s subscriber capacity and enable the operator to offer new high speed data and voice services to its subscribers in the Northern Emirates via EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) technology.

Essa Al Haddad, chief marketing officer, etisalat, said, “Working with a reputable and reliable partner like Motorola shows our commitment to providing customers with the best and most advanced telecommunications systems, services and solutions. Our goal is to extend customers’ reach beyond the limitations of space and matter, and we are sure that partnering with Motorola will ease our work towards this mission.”

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Adds premium concept to 165 Nokia stores and over 45 000 retail outlets in China

Hong Kong- Nokia today announced the grand opening of the first Nokia Flagship Store in Asia. Located on Russell Street, Causeway Bay, the Nokia Flagship Store is prominently positioned in one of the most prestigious shopping districts in Hong Kong. In addition to showcasing the complete portfolio of Nokia products and services, the Flagship Store allows customers to fully experience cutting-edge mobile technology in a comfortable, stylish and interactive environment. The first Nokia Flagship store was opened in the Moscow, Russia in December 2005. Nokia aims to open 18 Nokia Flagship Stores in the “shopping capitals” — high-traffic urban settings in major markets worldwide.

The Flagship store adds a premium concept to Nokia’s leading retail presence in China, which today includes 165 exclusively Nokia branded stores, rolled out since year 2000, and Nokia presence in over 45 000 retail outlets in China

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The Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2007 has been appointed in accordance with the procedure on appointing the Nomination Committee resolved by the AGM 2006.

The Nomination Committee consists of Jacob Wallenberg (Investor AB), Carl-Olof By (AB Industrivärden), also chairman of the Nomination Committee, Caroline af Ugglas (Livförsäkringsaktiebolaget Skandia), Tomas Nicolin (Alecta Pensionsförsäkring) and Michael Treschow, chairman of the Board of Directors.

The decision on procedures for the Nomination Committee can be found in item 8d) in the agenda for the AGM 2006. Minutes of the meeting and agenda for AGM 2006 can be found at: http://www.ericsson.com/ericsson/investors/shareholders/agm/index.shtml

NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (DoCoMo) and High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC) announced today that they have developed a handset, “hTc Z,” equipped with the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0 Japanese-edition operating system. DoCoMo will start sales in late July. The hTc Z will enable a variety of useful mobile business solutions using Windows Server® and Exchange Server, in addition to Bluetooth® and many add-in applications.

DoCoMo plans to sell the handsets to corporate customers as part of its comprehensive business solutions. The hTc Z will be demonstrated at DoCoMo’s booth at Wireless Japan 2006 in Tokyo from July 19 to 21.

Espoo, Finland – Nokia will publish its second quarter financial results on Thursday July 20, 2006, at approximately 1 pm Helsinki time (CET +1). The press release will be available on the Nokia website immediately after publication.

Nokia’s investor conference call will begin at 3 pm Helsinki time (CET +1). A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.nokia.com/investor

Nokia’s HSDPA solution means STC can offer advanced mobile services to its customers

Espoo, Finland – Nokia has won a radio and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) network order from Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), bolstering its recently-launched WCDMA 3G and HSDPA services in Saudi Arabia. With Nokia’s HSDPA solution, STC’s customers will be able to access new services such as fast Internet connection, video calls and music downloads.

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China location is first step in global effort to help consumers get more out of their products.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) a global leader in wireless communications, today launched a worldwide initiative to open Motorola branded stores in key markets with the opening of its first “Global Flagship Store” in a busy shopping area in downtown Shanghai.

Applying the same kind of innovative design approach that distinguishes Motorola’s award-winning mobile handsets, Motorola Flagship Stores feature a unique, interactive layout, highly trained staff, phone customization and experience pods. All are intended to create a deeply experiential environment that incorporates Motorola’s full product range and bring to life Motorola’s vision of seamless mobility – anytime, anywhere.

“Motorola’s Flagship Stores are designed to help consumers get more out of their Motorola products, beginning with an enhanced purchase experience and continuing throughout the time they own the tools for connection and communication,” said Motorola’s Jeremy Dale, vice-president of retail marketing. “We believe that through personalized service, an innovative and engaging retail environment, and a broad presence of these stores in the market, we offer a truly seamless consumer experience and will drive overall sales of the entire Motorola product family.”

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The consolidated financial summary for Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (Sony Ericsson) for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006 is as follows:

Units shipped in the quarter reached 15.7 million, a 33% increase compared to the same period last year, and generated an increase in market share both on a year-on-year and sequential basis. Sales for the quarter were Euro 2,272 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 41%. Income before taxes was Euro 211 million representing a year-on-year increase of 143%. Net income was Euro 143 million.

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Nokia Named Mobile Manufacturer of the YearÂ

London, UK and Espoo, Finland – Nokia, the world’s leading mobile handset manufacturer, came out on top at this year’s Mobile Retailer Awards held in London, winning the awards for Manufacturer of the Year and Business Handset of the Year.

The judging panel of industry experts awarded Nokia the coveted title of Manufacturer of the Year as a result of the strides it’s taken to enhance its unrivaled product range in the past 12 months. This included its launch of the Nokia NSeries sub-brand, its entrance into new territories through its music and youth platforms and development of its classic and ESeries handsets.

The panel of industry experts, who awarded Nokia the top prize, highlighted Nokia’s commitment to producing ‘good, handsets’ and its ‘appetite for innovation’, which they said some rivals appear to lack.

Nokia also received praise for its dedication to mobile trade professionals; including its Academy training programme for dealers, which provides hands-on product training with yet-to-be-released handsets – described by the judging panel as ‘the ‘finest independent training this industry offers.’

Nokia was also presented with the Business Handset of the Year award for the Nokia 6230i.  The Nokia 6230i scooped the prize by offering a business focused product that not only providing functions business users look for – long battery life, ease of use, reliability and car kit compatibility – but also a desirable handset, in design and style.

Commenting on the win Mark Squires, Communications Director of Nokia UK, said: “Everyone at Nokia has worked very hard in the past 12 months to cement our position as the number one manufacturer and to produce a range of handsets which not only appeal across the board, but provide outstanding usability and innovative features. It’s great to receive recognition for this hard work – especially when it originates from our colleagues in the mobile retail industry.”