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environment. For example, it is in our interest that the Federal Communications Commission
maintains a regulatory environment that ensures the continued growth of our industry sector in the
United States. In addition, changes in regulation affecting the construction of base stations and other
network infrastructure could adversely affect the timing and costs of new network construction or
expansion and the commercial launch and ultimate commercial success of these networks. We are in
continuous dialogue with relevant United States agencies, regulators and the Congress through our
experts, industry associations and our office in Washington, D.C.
EU regulation has in many areas a direct effect on our business and customers within the single
market of the European Union. For example, in the telecommunications sector the EU has adopted a
set of rules that harmonizes the EU Member States’ regulatory framework for electronic communica
tion networks and services, and aims to encourage competition in the internal electronic communica
tions markets. Also, other regulatory measures have been taken in recent years in order to address
competitiveness, innovation, intellectual property rights, consumer protection and environmental
policy issues relating to the sector. These legal requirements influence, for example, the conditions for
innovation and investment in fixed and wireless broadband communication infrastructure. We interact
continuously with the EU institutions through our experts, industry associations and our office in
Brussels.
Corporate Responsibility—Devices and Nokia Siemens Networks
Customers
Accessibility of Nokia devices
Accessibility is about making Nokia devices and services usable and accessible to the greatest possible
number of people, including customers with disabilities. We have been working on accessibility
concerns for more than 10 years, and by the end of 2007 we offered more than 60 device features or
applications aimed at providing greater accessibility for people with limitations in hearing, speech,
vision, mobility and cognition. During the year, we also held an innovation summit that brought
together representatives from disability organizations, regulators and academia to discuss accessibil
ity priorities and initiatives.
During 2007, we offered several features for accessibility, including:
• A greater choice of devices compatible with hearing aids
• Enhanced software for converting text to speech, a preinstalled font magnifier, a talking alarm,
and a speaking clock for customers with vision loss
• Nokia Conversation, an application aimed at making it easier for customers who rely on text
for communication to keep track of their messages
Employees
Values renewal at Nokia’s devices business
During 2007, we reviewed and refined our Nokia values in order to engage employees and reflect
changes to our devices business and the way we work. More than 2 500 employees from around the
world took part in 16 regional events to help us develop the key themes for our new values. Involving
employees at every stage of the process ensured that the values are relevant to them and helped to
embed a strong values culture throughout the business. In addition, approximately 13 000 employees
took part in the Nokia Way Jam, a 72hour online discussion to share ideas about Nokia’s direction,
business, culture and values.
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