HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced collaborations with three leading wireless providers in North America – Cricket Wireless and Verizon in the United States and Rogers Communications, Inc. in Canada. This is the next step in the company’s journey to work with best-in-class players in the industry for supreme purchase flexibility. 

HMD Global is proud to continue to deliver on its reliability and durability promised through purposeful, well defined design with finest materials in all Nokia smartphones. Furthering this and providing greater options for consumers, it is also expanding its award-winning selection of Nokia smartphones onAndroid™ with the launch of two wireless provider-specific devices coming to the United States this month and another coming to Rogers subsidiary brand, chatr, in Canada very soon. 

Nokia 3.1 Plus is the first Nokia phone which is launched with Cricket’s 4G LTE network that covers more than 99% of Americans, based on overall coverage in the U.S. and Nokia 2 V is the first Nokia phone on Verizon. Nokia 3.1 Plus let the user to enjoy anextended battery life which will last for 2 days continuously , a comfortablyplaced fingerprint sensor which is convenient and safe for the user, and it is provided at a special rate with Google Pay via Near Field Communication (NFC). Nokia 2 V provides a beautiful, Nordic design with metallic materialswhich provides long-lasting entertainment with a 5.5-inch HD display, dual front-facing stereo speakers and a battery life which can last up to 2 days2. Each new device offers the durability and reliability that consumers expect from a Nokia phone. 

Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global, said: 

“We are extremely excited and committed tobuild long-term strategic partnerships with the leading carriers in North America. Our Nokia phone promise is distinct and built on consumer insight – European design and craftsmanship, excellent quality, latest Android and purposeful innovation that enhances your everyday user experience. 

“In 2019 and beyond, we will continue to give consumers a versatile line up of Nokia phones they can use unlocked or with their preferred wireless providers. Our approach to operator relationships is not transactional—our users will see more devices at different price points launching with our prepaid and post-paid wireless prover partners and on the open market.”

Best in-class industry partners

HMD Global has createdan ecosystem of strong partnerships in imaging (with ZEISS Optics), software (offering a first-rate Android experience) and manufacturing. The result has been overwhelming consumer response to Nokia phones sold through Amazon, Best Buy, B&H and other partners. However, building devices for all types of consumers doesn’t stop at manufacturing, The most important task is to bring wireless provider flexibility to fans across the United States and Canada. A natural next step in HMD Global’s journey is to work with leading industry wireless providers.

Introducing two wireless provider-operated Nokia Android smartphones and expansion of the portfolio: 

Nokia 3.1 Plus: The perfect harmony of materials and performance

Nokia 3.1 Plus comes with a 5.99-inch HD+ display and 18:9 aspect ratio, which allows the user to have a detailed display screen with more apps and videos making it ideal for content streams and social media. With its 3500mAh battery  that lasts two days between charges2, the Nokia 3.1 Plus can effortlessly get you through your Netflix binges without needing a top-up.

Efficiently and safely placed fingerprint sensor allows you to quickly unlock your phone and authenticate where applications allow. With NFC enabled, you can also securely and conveniently authorize payments using Google Pay.

Nokia 3.1 Plus delivers fast auto focus whether it’s day or night thanks to the 13MP Phase Detection Auto Focus main camera. The rear camera also includes a 5MP sensor for rear depth sensing imaging to let you take professional studio style shots with selectable bokeh blur and allow you to adjust blur even after the image has been taken. On the front there is an 8MP camera to make your selfies stand out. With its high quality dual camera photography and AI-accelerated experiences, the Nokia 3.1 Plus makes premium photography features available at an accessible price point.

The Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 439 mobile platform is designed to support fast downloads and uploads, stunning graphics and photos, and power-saving performance. The chipset also provides a boost during intensive tasks like watching videos to ensure a sustainable high performance and a consistently reliable experience.

Nokia 3.1 Plus joins the comprehensive line-up of Nokia smartphones in the Android family, delivering a high-quality experience and the best of Android available on Cricket Wireless. Nokia smartphones on Android offer great storage and battery life out of the box with no hidden processes and the latest Android innovations allow users to stay ahead of the game. In addition, as is true with all Nokia smartphones, software updates ensure your experience gets better with new features and capabilities over time.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM3 in Blue and it is available at Cricket Wireless retail stores and on CricketWireless.comfor a suggested retail price of $159.99 from January 25, 2019. 

Nokia 2 V: The two-day battery life2 smartphone gets even better
Serving long-lasting entertainment needs for consumers who are always on the go, Nokia 2 V comes with a two-day battery life2, a large 5.5-inch HD screen and dual front-facing stereo speakers. The Nokia 2 V’s huge 4,000mAh battery3 allows for quick charging so you can get back up and running even more quickly than before. With its large HD display, you can enjoy high-definition videos on the go while the dual speakers with bespoke 3D formed stainless steel detail gives you an amazing stereo sound.

Offering the quality and style you expect from a Nokia phone; Nokia 2 V’s Nordic design and metallic accents guarantee that you will stand out from the crowd. Its sleek, rounded and ergonomically designed, inherently coloured polycarbonate back keeps your phone safe, vibrant and robust against scratches. The upgraded Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 425, 64-bit Mobile Platform gives fans the 50% faster and smoother performance they asked for with fast switching between apps. You can capture the action wherever you are with the Nokia 2 V’s 5MP front-facing and 8MP rear camera with auto focus.

Also a member of the Android family, Nokia 2 V will come with 8GB of storage , with support for MicroSD cards up to 128GB in Blue/Silver.