Nokia Life Tools take off in India
Here's a fine example of how meaningful services do not always need to be the latest hi-tech. Nokia Life Tools is a device and service bundle for rural India, and works even on the most low-cost devices because it's based on SMS. The service has a graphical user interface so the user does not need to send any messages, instead the sms's work in the background.
The service is first available on Nokia 2330 and Nokia 2323 S40 devices. The most appealing feature - in my opinion - is the Agriculture service which allows farmers to check information on seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, market prices, and weather. This is a tremendous help for people who previously had to rely on word of mouth, or newspapers that potentially could be days or weeks old.
Another nice feature is the Education service. This service is most beneficial to teachers in remote villages. They can get help for themselves as well as for their students with English language learning, General Knowledge, Exam preparations and results, and career information and tips. Because the Life Tools service itself is available in 10 different languages (Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, English), it is a valuable tool for basic English learning in rural areas.
Life Tools includes of course the traditional entertainment services like your horoscope, ringtones etc. And, being in India, real time cricket scores are naturally available.
Got interested? Read more in the datasheet. 
Nokia Life Tools services use an icon-based, graphically rich user interface that comes complete with tables and which can display information simultaneously in two languages. Behind this rich interface, SMS is used to deliver the critical information to ensure that this service works wherever a mobile phone works, without the hassle of additional settings or the need for GPRS coverage.
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Hi Bulk SMS.
I recently heard Nokia exec Mary McDowell speak in the Nokia World event about Life Tools (see my entry today). They also showed some nice videos on how Life Tools is being used in India.
Perhaps these videos are helpful in your business. Best of success with your company.
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Another nice feature is the Education service. This service is most beneficial to teachers in remote villages. They can get help for themselves as well as for their students with English language learning
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That's very good.
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In this modern time ,it is impossible to spend our life without mobile.In every field we require it.We use it to communicate with our family,friends and colleagues.With the latest innovations in technology mobiles can be used to operate machines and computers..
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Thanks nokia, for having a great Corporate social responsibility (CSR) not only in your home country but also in lots of POOR country. This could be another more reason for me to choose nokia phone over other brand. Nokia did help connecting people. Not just rich people, but also a poor one.
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How long have you been in this field? You seem to know a lot more than I do, I’d love to know your sources!
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Starting to understand a bit more now... Thanks for keeping it simple!
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Brilliant post mate, keep up the good work J
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Cheers to the author for giving me some solid ideas
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Appreciate the info, it’s good to know.
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the most low-cost devices because it's based on SMS. The service has a graphical user interface so the user does not need to send any messages, instead the sms's work in the background.
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Mary McDowell speak in the Nokia World event about Life Tools (see my entry today). They also showed some nice videos on how Life Tools is being used in India.
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That's so nice! I'm glad to see that companies think of other markets than the Western urban one. I'm sure this will come in handy in so many rural Indian communities, connecting them with the world and with each other. India is the underestimated powerhouse of the world, watch when they decide to take over the world markets, oh boy!
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our life without mobile.In every field we require it.We use it to communicate with our family,friends and colleagues.With the latest innovations in technology mobiles can be used to operate machines and computers..
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Nokia has always offered cheap and easy to use services. These characteristics are just great for rural India because it allows farmers to connect with the vital information they need.
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Why didn’t I find this post earlier? Keep up the good work!
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because it's based on SMS. The service has a graphical user interface so the user does not need to send any messages, instead the sms's work in the background.
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Communication means opportunities and development and India is in need of both especially in the rural environment witch is very poor. Nokia always had great products and services and it didn't fail to deliver this time around.
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An excellent presentation. Clear. Practical. Insightful. Shows a depth of experience. Thank you. I learned a great deal.
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Good post, but have you thought about Nokia Life Tools take off in India before?
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Good post, but have you thought about Nokia Life Tools take off in India before?
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An excellent presentation. Clear. Practical. Insightful. Shows a depth of experience. Thank you. I learned a great deal.
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Great post.
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Very good post. Keep up the great work!
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How long have you been in this field? You seem to know a lot more than I do, I’d love to know your sources!
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