Cell Phone FaceplatesPhones, Fashion, Faceplates, and FinlandDespite its small size Finland, plays an important role in the world of telecommunications. Not only is it the birthplace of the ringtone, but it was also the place where faceplates got a foot hold. People in Finland were one of the first to embrace the concept of Short Messaging Service (SMS). Teenagers across the country began communicating with each other, using their thumbs to type messages back and forth to each other. In an effort to speed communication they even developed a specialized phonetic spelling to replace words or phrases like C U L8TR instead of SEE YOU LATER.

Demographic studies showed that the heaviest users were teenage girls. As anyone who knows a teenager knows a teenage girl is drawn to phone like a moth to the flame. Nokia was the first to try to capitalize of this market. They came out with snap on plastic face plates for your phone. They came in bold fashion forward colors and designs and were an instant success. The initial success led to a broadening of the market. New designs weren't limited only to women, they became more graphic, included popular cartoons, celebrities, and sports team. This lead to faceplates and antennas with lighted LED displays.

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