Nokia has extended its licensing agreement with HMD Global, enabling HMD to continue selling Nokia-branded feature phones across the Middle East and North Africa for an additional two to three years beyond the original 2026 expiry, according to sources familiar with the development. Sources say
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Streamlining fibre rollouts for operators Nokia has unveiled its new digital platform, Broadband Easy, designed to help operators accelerate and simplify the deployment of fibre networks. This innovative solution provides operators complete visibility and control over the entire fibre rollout process, offering advanced automation and AI-driven tools to optimise project
With 5G.MIL collaboration Lockheed Martin and Verizon have successfully demonstrated the integration of Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Hybrid Base Station (HBS). This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the interoperability between commercial 5G networks and military communications systems, enabling enhanced connectivity
To modernise core network Ooredoo Qatar, a leading telecommunications provider in Qatar with over 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernise its core network, enabling the operator to deliver more advanced services. The collaboration will leverage network slicing and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to optimise network
First 4G/5G Femtocell solution in MEA Nokia and Zain KSA have entered a strategic partnership to implement the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region’s first 4G/5G Femtocell solution. This innovative collaboration aims to bridge mobile coverage gaps and enhance connectivity for enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia. The solution, which deploys 4G and 5G Smart Nodes, […]
Via Intuitive Machines lunar lander Nokia and Intuitive Machines, Inc. have integrated Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lander, Athena. The collaboration marks a significant step in deploying the first-ever cellular network on the Moon as part of the upcoming IM-2 mission, which is set to launch later this year. The […]
With new optical technology DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has chosen Nokia to upgrade the backbone network for DE-CIX New York, the largest Internet Exchange in New York and the US Northeast region. The upgrade will see the backbone network transition to a 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) system, with support for up […]
Effective this January Nokia has announced the appointment of Patrik Hammarén as President of Nokia Technologies, effective January 22, 2025. Hammarén will also join the Nokia Group Leadership Team in this new role. Nokia Technologies oversees and monetises the company’s intellectual property, including its extensive patent portfolio. This business group is integral in
Via Nokia-Ishan Technologies tie-up Nokia has partnered with Ishan Technologies, one of India’s leading internet service providers, to transform broadband services across Gujarat and Maharashtra. This will significantly impact how millions of people in the two Indian states access the internet. The partnership aims to deliver high-speed, reliable broadband services
Solution for gaming applications Nokia has revealed that e& UAE is the first telco in the world to implement its slicing solution to establish a dedicated end-to-end network slice tailored to meet modern gaming applications’ high-speed, low-latency demands. The demonstration, which took place at e& UAE’s Abu Dhabi labs, was part of an advanced trial […]
A first in the MEA region Nokia and Du, a UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, have achieved a significant milestone by deploying the first commercial 5G Cloud Radio Access Network (Cloud-RAN) solution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The partnership marks a pivotal step in Du’s digital transformation agenda, showcasing its commitment […]
PSE-6s line cards used Nokia and Aramco have achieved a major milestone by successfully deploying the first-ever 2.4Tbps optical transmission in Aramco’s operational network in Saudi Arabia. Nokia’s sixth-generation Photonic Service Engine (PSE-6s), which delivers an impressive 2.4Tbps per card, made the breakthrough possible. The trial, conducted over Aramco’s existing
Ahead of 5G-advanced network evolution Nokia has secured a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal from Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G infrastructure across key cities and states in India. The agreement marks a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership, with Nokia set to enhance Airtel’s network and support its 5G-Advanced evolution. Under the
Boosting growing network API portfolio Nokia has announced its acquisition of Rapid’s technology assets, including the world’s largest API hub used by thousands of developers worldwide and its highly skilled research and development unit. The acquisition – financial details of which were not disclosed – is a strategic move to enhance Nokia’s growing network API
Covering major Indian cities Nokia has announced a three-year partnership with Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to enhance its 4G and 5G infrastructure across India. The collaboration aims to modernise and expand VIL’s existing network, delivering premium connectivity to approximately 200 million subscribers in India. Under the terms of the deal, Nokia will replace the
Global communications platform Infobip is bringing together global mobile telecoms business Nokia, mobile industry association GSMA, leading Croatian telco Croatian Telekom (Hrvatski Telekom) and other companies at its leading developer-focused conference Shift this year. Following several successful partnerships launching Camara-compliant Network APIs under the
With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]
For NASA’s Artemis III mission Axiom Space and Nokia are set to revolutionise lunar exploration by integrating high-speed 4G/LTE technology into the next-generation astronaut spacesuits for NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission. The collaboration aims to embed advanced cellular-network capabilities into the Portable Life Support System (PLSS), commonly referred to as
InfraX, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia, a B2B technology innovation leader. The agreement was signed by InfraX’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Rashid Al Ahmedi and Rima Manna, Vice President of Network Infrastructure for Middle East and UAE […]




























