Shanghai Unicom and Nokia demonstrate EGPRS

The Shanghai branch of China Unicom has demonstrated a range of
advanced data services based on Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s EGPRS solution. EGPRS is a form
of Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) which enables data
connections at a speed up to 474kbps. EGPRS opens up new possibilities
for connecting to data networks on mobile phones, making it faster and
more convenient to stream video and download larger files. Using EGPRS,
Shanghai Unicom will be able to offer a broader range of data services
to its subscribers. New products that were unveiled at a press
conference in Shanghai included Near Field Communication (NFC), push
e-mail, vCard and WAP browsing.

Source: Telegeography

If you build it, they will come. Looks like Nokia is helping markets that are about to explode, and in return they get brand recognition and carriers are more likely to offer their mobiles. Win-Win situation for Nokia and the consumer market.