Nokia has announced its first operator deal for multimedia. Telefónica will work with the manufacturer to provide easy access to the internet services of both companies—the collaboration includes menu customization, technology and billing co-operation. The customization of the menu is to provide easy access to Telefónica services, with the reciprocation being that the telco won’t block people accessing Nokia’s (NYSE: NOK) services.

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Ovi wasn’t mentioned in the release, but the announcement is very important for Nokia as an indication that at least some telcos won’t be fighting its content and services ambitions tooth and nail. (release)