Including carrier billing.
Nokia has always found the US a tough nut to crack, for devices and services alike. However, a new deal with AT&T may help it on the latter front.
Nokia's Ovi Store is now available to AT&T customers with Nokia handsets, starting with the E71x, Surge, Mural, 6650, 6555 and 6350.
The deal includes full carrier billing, so people buying apps and content from Ovi Store will be able to charge it directly to their bills, rather than pay by credit card.
Introducing carrier billing with partners in as many countries as possible is one of Nokia's key aims for Ovi Store in 2010, so this AT&T deal represents an excellent start to the year.
That said, it will need to be backed up by a marketing push for the actual handsets if Nokia wants to make the most of its new partnership.
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