Dominic Sunnebo, global consumer insight director at Kantar, claimed the popularity of the low-end Nokia 610 handset is driving sales in key markets such as Italy and France. According to Kantar, the Windows Phone platform saw growth rates of 6.6% in Italy, 3.5% in France and 2.3% in the UK. The research firm said that in Italy, Windows Phone now holds a double-digit market share, 10.4%, a first in the European market."