Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company founded in 1865. It has over 1 billion users globally and held a 33% market share in 2010, having sold 38% of all mobile phones worldwide in 2008. Some keys to Nokia's global strength have been offering devices at all price points and for all markets, producing durable, reliable, and affordable devices, understanding different country cultures, and developing GSM technology to enable international roaming. While Nokia dominates globally, its presence is weaker in the United States and Europe, so it needs to better understand local consumer needs, values, and affordability to gain market share in those regions. The fast-paced mobile technology industry and competitive