And its helpful to have folks with real data on the tips of their tongues in case the tough question gets asked.

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In addition to education and entertainment, it provides agricultural information, such as prices, weather data and farming tips, that can be called up from special menus on some Nokia handsets.

ECONOMIST: Beyond voice

These services take the user through an interview process, collecting data and offering tax tips.

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