T-Mobile Launches the Nokia 5130 for $30

By Allen Tsai | Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:18 am

T-Mobile, the nation's fourth-largest carrier, today launched the Nokia 5130, a low-cost music phone with dedicated music keys, stereo Bluetooth and an FM radio.

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Nokia 5130 XpressMusic

The Bellevue, Wash.-based carrier said the 5130 also has an integrated 2.0-megapixel camera for snapping quick photos and an extra-long battery with six hours of talktime and 12 days of standby.

Running on Nokia's Series 40 operating system, the handset supports email and instant messaging to stay in touch with friends and photo sharing through Share on Ovi and Mail on Ovi email services.

"Consumers want to be able to play their own soundtrack regardless of where they might be in the world or in their lives," said Frank Vium, Nokia's vice president. "The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is just one device that helps bring this to reality."

T-Mobile said the Nokia 5130 costs $30 with a two-year contract and comes in Black Red and Pearl White Aqua colors.

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