SBS Finland's Kiss FM today became the first radio station in the world to begin Visual Radio broadcasts. This unique new concept developed by Nokia offers the listeners the possibility to give feedback and to participate in programs easier than ever before. Radio is a medium which encourages participation and which people perceive as very personal. Visual Radio is the natural next evolution step; it brings the radio station and its listeners even closer together.

Kiss FM Visual Radio provides visual information on the song and artist currently playing on the radio, including album information and future tour dates. With a simple push of a button, the listeners can take part in competitions and audience polls, buy ring tones and wallpapers for their phone, and book tickets for the evening's concert.

The Visual Radio service is available to all Sonera customers (with a Visual Radio enabled Nokia mobile phone). No registration or service subscription is necessary, the customers can access the service simply by choosing Visual Radio on their phone menu. The customers do not pay any connection or monthly fees, as the service usage will be charged according to the data traffic prices stated in Sonera's valid price list.

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