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So-called dual-SIM phones are crucial for emerging markets such as India, where Nokia has lost market share to unbranded Chinese handset makers.

Nokia's Investors Brace for Soft Second-Half View Christopher Lawton 2011

"Our channel checks suggest that Nokia's sales of dual-SIM handsets have been strong and could reach 25 million units in the third quarter," Société Générale said in a note to investors, raising its recommendation on Nokia's stock to buy from hold with a €6.0 price target.

Nokia Dropped From Key Index Arild Moen 2011

Motorola Mobility has gone to great lengths to boost its China presence, including the production of several handsets designed only for Chinese users, with handwriting input and dual-SIM card capabilities, the small chips allowing access to mobile networks.

Google Deal Shakes Up Asia's Mobile Landscape Loretta Chao 2011

HTC also said it would release five products in the Chinese market in November and December, including its Sensation XE and Evo 3D, and a separate phone that features dual-SIM card capability.

HTC, Renren Join Forces on China Handset Paul Mozur 2011

The company's American depositary shares jumped over 8%, as results highlighted an increase in shipments of its cheaper feature phones owing to strong sales of dual-SIM handsets, which allow users to have multiple phone numbers.

Low End Mutes Nokia Loss Christopher Lawton 2011

In recent months, Nokia has launched a number of dual-SIM phones—popular in emerging markets where families may share a mobile—that have helped boost sales and market share in countries like India.

Cheap Phones Set Weak Tone for Nokia Hester Plumridge 2011

Mary McDowell , executive vice president for mobile phones, said in a separate briefing the company has been losing share in markets such as India and Southeast Asia due to competition in dual-SIM phones.

Nokia Shows Off New Phones Christopher Lawton 2011

Their launch of dual-SIM devices seems to have been the key.

Low End Mutes Nokia Loss Christopher Lawton 2011

Mohindroo of the COAI says around 25% of all GSM mobile phones offer a dual-SIM today, "but Nokia hasn't yet launched one."

Rural Calling: Can Nokia Sustain Its First-mover Advantage? 2010

Bharti Airtel and other incumbent networks have locked up the market's high end, leaving Uninor and other new players to chase low-revenue subscribers, who use dual-SIM phones and switch cards by the month to take advantage of promotions.

Asian Telecom Rumble 2010