I’m currently at the ICC in London at Nokia’s annual conference, World of Nokia. It’s where the industries finest gather together to hear about the company’s strategy and roadmap for the year ahead – and boy, does the rest of this year look exciting. Nokia’s CEO, Stephen Elop has just announced Nokia’s very first Windows phone, Lumia 800.
This is such a big day for Nokia – it’s great to be here and be part of this new chapter. The Lumia 800 really takes their smartphone portfolio to the next level, and it’s an exciting nod to the kind of devices we’ll see coming from them in the future. People are packed into this venue and there are smiles all round. It’s safe to say that no one here seems disappointed.
The Lumia 800 comes on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango), the latest version of Windows Phone. It’s super quick with crystal clear graphics due to its 3.7 inch OLED curved glass screen – a really beautiful touch and something I’ve never seen on a smartphone before.
We’re happy to announce that we’re now taking pre-orders for the Lumia 800, you can do this by calling 0800 358 3208 or by heading into your local 3Store.
We’ve managed to get our hands on the phone to bring you a quick sneak peek video too.
22 Responses to Nokia Lumia 800 is coming to Three.
Moderator: Lauren 01/11/2012
@Clare – we’ve had no word yet I’m afraid.
clare 01/11/2012
I have Nokia lumia 800 does anyone no when update will be available for windows 8 for it on three network thanks
Moderator: Nicki 10/07/2012
@William – Hi there, this software is currently in testing. I’m afraid I cannot commit to a timescale as it depends on how testing goes. As soon as we have info we tweet with #ThreeSoftwareUpdate
William 10/07/2012
The latest software update for the Lumia 800 has been ready for a few weeks now, and 3 is the last major UK network that is still listed as “waiting for approval” on Nokia’s status page: http://www.nokia.com/global/support/software-update/lumia/europe/availability/?page=3
What gives? Can you approve the update already?
Moderator: Sedge 22/11/2011
@ Rushden9 – Sorry for the confusion Rushden9, we’re undergoing a restructure on our website at the moment so we currently can’t change any of the pages. When the work is complete, this will all be up to date.
rushden9 21/11/2011
Hi all again, I see you have the blind man doing the updates for your website again it still say’s that the Nokia Lumia 800 is coming soon to three but no other’s products hhhhmmmmmmm. Also it still say’s on your website recommend a friend and get upto £45 I believe this is not running now hhhhmmmmmm. I am looking for a job and I notice let me know if you have a job for me going email me at donotreply@donotreply.com lol.
Stuart Bushell 17/11/2011
£37 a month for 24 months – more expensive than the iPhone4 or Galaxy S2. Un unproven phone so goodbye Nokia Lumina.
Moderator: Kaz 07/11/2011
@Brander – Afraid I don’t have any news about this phone. Sorry.
Brander 04/11/2011
Are Three getting the HTC Rezound?
Gary Moncrieff 04/11/2011
@wade Nokia site says its £399.99 on pay as you go but I suspect that is incorrect.
Moderator: Kaz 01/11/2011
@Wade – Sorry no updates just yet, will not be long.
Wade 01/11/2011
Any idea on what the price will be just for the Nokia Lumia 800 handset.
Anowanul Kabir 31/10/2011
My Samsung Galaxy S2 on Three’s One Plan eats this and the Iphones alive.
Sergio De Gregorio 29/10/2011
This is a new beginning. I like this new phone and the new OS. I own a N8 so I will not buy this one but towards the end of next year I hope we will have a higher end Nokia Windows phone to play with..
constantin 28/10/2011
I just can’t wait for it. Greatest phone ever
AJE 28/10/2011
@Mod Sedge. That’s a shame. The Belle appears to be a massive step up Symbian^3 and Anna; very smooth and powerful. IAlthough the Lumia is a very attractive phone, I’m not personally convinced by Windows Phone operating system (or ecosystem as we seem to be expected to call them these days!!) and would have liked to have the option of a Belle device come upgrade time.
Moderator: Sedge 27/10/2011
@ AJE – Great to see you’re a fan of the Lumia 800. We don’t have any plans for Symbian Belle phones at the moment I’m afraid. We’ll let you know our ranging decisions as soon as they’re confirmed.
AJE 27/10/2011
The Lumia 800 is certainly an attractive peice of hardware though I think that it’s a shame that NOKIA did not release the N9 here in the UK. However, are there plans for three to offer any of the new batch of Symbian Belle phones?
Moderator: Sedge 27/10/2011
@ Mark Curtains – We can’t confirm the availability date just yet I’m afraid.
@markcurtains 27/10/2011
Any idea of dates when it’ll be available on3 – please don’t make me go back to Orange
Gary Moncrieff 27/10/2011
Now if only you guys would bring coverage to little old me
liveotherwise 26/10/2011
Can’t wait to see this in action. Nokia make absolutely gorgeous phones, that have been horribly let down by their OS for far too long. I wish they’d decided to go android, but windows has got to be better than what they had before.