The slowdown in Europe and the U.S. has not affected the way we look at China. |
The way the third quarter shaped up really is really proof that the growth we had in the first half of this year is continuing well into the second half, |
These have been exciting, unforgettable years. I remain strongly committed to Nokia and am keen to continue contributing to Nokia's strategy and renewal, helping it to build on its position as the undisputed leader in mobility, |
to reach or slightly exceed the high-end of our 1999 net sales growth target of 25-35 percent. |
We anticipate that there will be a long-term sustainable demand for mobile telephony in the fast growing Indian market. In fact, we estimate that India will become the world's second biggest mobile device market when measured by volumes in year 2010. |
We didn't see mobility and the Internet becoming such a big thing, in 1995, |
We estimate that by 2010 China will have added another 250 million subscribers, strengthening its position as the single largest mobile market in the world, |
We expect the market for convergence devices to double to 100 million units in 2006, |
We expect to have market share of 40 percent in the handset business, from our current position of 35 percent, |
We felt very strongly that this digital technology would really take the industry, |
We have a very good picture about the fourth quarter, as we said EPS and revenue growth is expected to be higher, but we can't put an exact number on it in this uncertain environment. |
We have a very strong position in a number of developing markets, where margins are higher. |
We have had to review our volume numbers upward month by month. I have a funny feeling next year will be another good growth year, |
We have had to review our volume numbers upward month-by- month. I have a funny feeling next year will be another good growth year, |
We strongly believe that the technological developments announced here today will provide the basis for a future of faster, easier and more cost effective mobile telephony services. |