Nokia and Motorola gain market share as arena grows

Iria · Nov 23, 2006, 03:59 AM

Source: IHT
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LONDON: Nokia and Motorola, the world's two largest cellphone makers, pulled away from the rest of the pack in the global market as the combined worldwide unit sales for all mobile phone makers rose by 22 percent in the third quarter, according to a survey made public Wednesday.

Nokia's market share rose to 35.1 percent from 32.5 percent a year earlier, the research firm Gartner said in a statement. Motorola's share rose to 20.6 percent from 18.7 percent. Samsung Electronics' share fell to 12.2 percent from 12.5 percent as sales grew at a slower pace than at Nokia and Motorola.

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Nokia and Motorola gain market share as arena grows Source: IHT _______ LONDON: Nokia and Motorola, the world's two largest cellphone makers, pulled away from the rest of the pack in the global market as the combined worldwide unit sales for all mobile phone makers rose by 22 percent in the third quarter, according to a survey made public Wednesday. Nokia's market share rose to 35.1 percent from 32.5 percent a year earlier, the research firm Gartner said in a statement. Motorola's share rose to 20.6 percent from 18.7 percent. Samsung Electronics' share fell to 12.2 percent from 12.5 percent as sales grew at a slower pace than at Nokia and Motorola.