The 3GSM in Barcelona is at full force and only at mobilewhack will you get all the latest developments. One such development is the announcement of the new Nokia 6136 in conjunction with WLAN. This Nokia phone will feature the unique UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology that results in seamless handover of voice and data connections between GSM cellular and WLAN networks. So how does that benefit the user? Well read on further.

The UMA feature in the Nokia 6136 Phone lets the subscriber access voice and data services over WLAN which not only increases availability but reduces operational costs dramatically. Users then take full advantage of benefit like voice calls via the internet using WLAN radio access. Some other mind boggling features include dual color displays, an integrated hands free speakerphone and multiple messaging capabilities. The battery also doesn’t disappoint and delivers first-rate operating times in both GSM and UMA modes. A Downlink Advanced Receiver Performance radio receiver is also included enhancing the radio performance.

Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia comments in a press statement “"The Nokia 6136 phone clearly demonstrates the complementary nature of cellular and IP-based networks. By implementing UMA technology into this new device, worldwide quad band GSM coverage is combined with superior indoor WLAN coverage to create a device that can deliver an easy-to-use, seamless communications experience in virtually any situation,"

No word on pricing yet but it will be released during the second half of 2006 and Orange Communications will be its first customers. www.nokia.com.