Nokia

Name

Nokia

Legal name

Nokia Corporation

Website

https://nokia.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Network Infrastructure

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), All Other Telecommunications (5178), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Optical/Transport Network Management (OTN/WDM Controllers) (HDAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH), Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), Wholesale Wavelength, Spectrum & Dark Fiber Providers (IRU/Leases) (HDAIALAI), Telecommunications & Network Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Telecom network equipment
• Optical transport networks
• Radio access networks
• Data center switching
• Network automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Network Infrastructure Sales: Nokia generates the majority of revenue from selling network infrastructure equipment including radio access networks, optical transport systems, IP routers, and data center switching to telecommunications operators globally. Sales are split between mobile networks, network infrastructure (including optical networks and IP networks), cloud and network services, and Nokia Technologies licensing.
2. Network Software and Services: Recurring revenue from software licenses, network management, and professional services for autonomous networks, security solutions, and network optimization. Includes cloud-based AI agents and assurance platforms delivered as SaaS.
3. Patent Licensing: Nokia licenses its extensive patent portfolio covering mobile communications, optical networking, and other technologies. Recent patent cross-license agreements include Lenovo and other technology companies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nokia designs, manufactures, and sells telecommunications network infrastructure—including 5G/6G radio access (AirScale), optical transport platforms (1830 PSS and 1830 Global Express), IP routing (7750 SR), and data center switching—combined with cloud-native software for autonomous network management (MantaRay SMO, Autonomous Network Fabric, WaveSuite, Assurance Center). It also licenses its patent portfolio to technology companies and provides deployment services to telecom operators, hyperscalers, defense agencies, and mission-critical enterprises worldwide.

Product overview

Nokia is a telecommunications equipment and network infrastructure company offering a comprehensive portfolio across fixed, mobile, and transport networks for the AI era. The product architecture consists of core network platforms (AirScale 5G RAN, Core Networks), data center networking (7750 SR routers, Event-Driven Automation), and optical networks (1830 PSS, 1830 Global Express with 400Tbps capacity). The autonomous networks portfolio includes the Autonomous Network Fabric running on AWS, MantaRay SMO and AutoPilot platforms for RAN automation, and the Assurance Center with Google Gemini AI agents. Additional platforms include WaveSuite for optical network automation, Altiplano for broadband access control, Corteca for in-home connectivity, and Deepfield for DDoS security. The company also serves defense, energy, transportation, and public safety sectors with mission-critical networking solutions, supported by Nokia Bell Labs research division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nokia Bell Labs: Research organization focused on innovation, credited with inventing the transistor and pioneering communications technologies
• Nokia MantaRay
• Nokia Altiplano
• Nokia WaveSuite
• Nokia Autonomous Networks Fabric
• Nokia Assurance Center
• Nokia Deepfield
• Nokia FastMile
• Nokia Corteca
• Nokia AirScale

Products and services

• AirScale 5G radio access network (RAN) platform providing macro and small cell solutions for mobile network operators, enabling deployment of 5G networks with high capacity and low latency.
• Core Networks Mobile core network solutions including 5G core, cloud-native infrastructure, and network functions for telecom operators.
• Autonomous Network Fabric AI-powered network orchestration platform enabling telecom operators to achieve Level 4 network autonomy, combining intent-based service orchestration, AI-powered anomaly detection, digital twin simulations, and closed-loop resolution capabilities.
• MantaRay SMO Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform for RAN networks providing automated mobile network optimization and multi-vendor RAN management.
• MantaRay AutoPilot AI-driven automatic mobile network optimization system that completes full optimization cycles in as little as 15 minutes, supporting cloud-based RAN automation.
• Nokia Assurance Center Network software suite featuring AI agents built with Google Cloud Gemini models for automated network troubleshooting, assurance, and remediation workflows.
• 1830 PSS (Photonic Service Switch) Optical transport platform for high-capacity data transmission supporting services from 1G to 400G and beyond, deployed for core optical transport.
• 1830 Global Express Ultra-high-capacity optical transport platform with 1.2T ICE7 coherent optics, designed to scale up to 400Tbps for AI and hyperscale data center workloads.
• 7750 SR Service Router High-performance service router for IP networks supporting mobile, fixed, and cloud services with advanced routing and forwarding capabilities.
• WaveSuite AI-powered optical network automation software platform for network operations, optimization, and analytics, enabling simplified operations for optical networks.
• Altiplano Access controller and network automation platform for broadband networks, enabling simplified operations and network management for service providers.
• Lightspan Fiber OLT (Optical Line Termination) product family including Lightspan DF, FX, MF, and SF variants for GPON, XGS-PON, 25G PON, and 50G PON fiber broadband access networks.
• FastMile Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) product family including 5G gateways, receivers, and controllers for delivering high-speed broadband wirelessly using 5G technology.
• Corteca In-home connectivity software suite including home controller, applications, and Wi-Fi management for delivering and managing broadband services in residential environments.
• Deepfield DDoS detection and mitigation platform with genome-based threat analysis, providing network security and real-time threat intelligence for IP networks.
• SR Linux Network operating system for Nokia's IP service routing platforms, providing advanced routing, switching, and network virtualization capabilities.
• Event-Driven Automation (EDA) Data center fabric automation solution enabling event-driven operations and automated response to network conditions in AI infrastructure environments.
• Defense Communications Solutions Secure networking solutions for defense including tactical communications, data center networking for defense, and defense unit solutions for military communications networks.
• Quantum-Safe Networks Security solutions protecting networks against quantum computing threats, ensuring long-term security of critical communications infrastructure.
• Counter-Drone Solutions Advanced detection and response capabilities for counter-drone (counter-UAS) applications, including intelligent network connectivity for patrol vehicles and boats supporting border security.
• Autonomous Networks Agent Library Library of pre-built AI agents for autonomous network operations covering security, assurance, and service operations for telecom operators.
• Nokia Bell Labs Research Services Research and innovation division credited with inventing the transistor and pioneering communications technologies, contributing to AI-native 6G systems, photonic chips, and advanced networking technologies.
• Patent Licensing Program Licensing of Nokia's patent portfolio covering mobile communications, optical networking, and other technologies to technology companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ network automation rates achieved by operators using Nokia's autonomous networks
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• FiberCopminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026MoU to jointly develop AI-driven fiber sensing technologies for network protection and environmental monitoring, transforming FiberCop's fiber network into an intelligent monitoring platform.
• FiberCopminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Testing AI-enabled fiber sensing technology that can monitor network infrastructure and detect environmental events such as landslides, flooding, and vandalism in real-time.
• Orange BelgiumstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 July 2026Nokia selected as sole supplier to upgrade Orange Belgium's transport infrastructure, unifying fixed and mobile networks into converged optical transport network using 1830 PSS platform and AI-powered WaveSuite automation.
• Comin AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Strategic partnership to design and deploy AI-ready data centre infrastructure across Southeast Asia, focusing on Cambodia and Laos with modular, edge-ready facilities supporting sovereign AI capabilities.
• HCLTechminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 June 2026HCLTech expanded partnership with Nokia to accelerate AI-driven autonomous networks through four new rApps hosted on Nokia's SMO Marketplace focusing on anomaly detection, energy optimization, interference mitigation, and traffic balancing.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Nokia's Autonomous Network Fabric runs on AWS to enable telecom operators to achieve Level 4 network autonomy with AI-powered anomaly detection, digital twin simulations, and intent-based networking. Operators report 90%+ automation rates and service delivery under 4 hours.
• DatabricksstrategicTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Completed proof of concept demonstrating unified, cloud-agnostic data platform for AI-driven autonomous networks. Enables cross-platform data pipelines without code rewriting, addressing fragmented data architectures in telecom networks.
• NTT DOCOMOstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026NTT DOCOMO became first in Japan to deploy Nokia's MantaRay AutoPilot AI system for automatic mobile network optimization on public cloud, enabling full optimization cycles in 15 minutes and targeting Autonomous Networks Level 4.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2026Expanded partnership to integrate Google's Gemini AI models into Nokia's Assurance Center network software suite, creating six specialized AI agents for telecom operators to automate network operations and reduce troubleshooting time by 50-80%. Full SaaS launch planned for September 2026 on Google Cloud Marketplace.
• t3 Broadband and AureonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Deployment of AI-optimized ultra-high-capacity optical transport network for Aureon connecting North Dakota data center development to Chicago metro area with 400 Tb/s capacity using Nokia's 1830 Global Express platform.
• KNDSstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Nokia Defense and KNDS partnership to integrate connectivity solutions into military vehicles, closing critical connectivity gaps for soldiers and unmanned systems.
• LenovostrategicTechnology or Integration · 17 June 2026Patent cross-license agreement with Lenovo covering various technology domains.
• NASAstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA working with Nokia on lunar surface communications systems as part of Space Communications and Navigation program for Artemis missions at lunar South Pole.
• ProximusstrategicTechnology or IntegrationNokia partnership with Proximus for 25G PON network deployment achieving speeds exceeding 20 Gigabits per second, part of four-year program to upgrade approximately 700 optical nodes across Belgium.
• Bharti AirtelstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPriya Narayanan appointed Client CTO for India with extensive experience from Nokia Bell Labs and Bharti Airtel, driving innovation in 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• InseegostrategicOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNokia selling Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) CPE business to Inseego, receiving approximately 7% equity (~$20 million in common stock and warrants) plus $10 million investment, bringing Nokia's total stake to around 11%.
• PatriastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish defense companies including Nokia and Patria participating in NATO summit defense industry forum, with announcements expected about military communications networks and national defense projects.
• Nordic Compass CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Nordic large companies including Nokia, Nordea, Kone, and Sitra launched to strengthen regional competitiveness through cooperation in capital markets, deeptech, defense, and energy.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ericsson: Swedish telecom equipment vendor and Nokia's primary Western competitor across RAN, mobile core, and 5G/6G infrastructure. Both companies sell directly to the same global telecom operators and have comparable product portfolios in radio access networks.
• Ciena: Direct competitor in optical transport and DCI, particularly for hyperscaler and telecom operator networks. Ciena's WaveLogic coherent optics and 6500 packet-optical platform compete head-to-head with Nokia's 1830 PSS, 1830 Global Express, and ICE7/ICE-X optics.
• Juniper Networks: Direct competitor in IP routing, optical networking, and data center switching for service providers and hyperscalers. Juniper's MX and PTX series routers and Apstra data center fabric automation compete with Nokia's 7750 SR and EDA platforms. HPE's pending acquisition of Juniper makes it a more strategic rival.
• ADTRAN: Competitor in fiber broadband access, GPON/XGS-PON/25G PON, and fixed access networks. ADTRAN competes with Nokia's Lightspan OLT portfolio and Altiplano access controller in tier-2/3 operators and cable MSO broadband deployments.
• ZTE: Chinese telecom equipment vendor competing across RAN, optical, IP, and mobile core. While ZTE's access to Western markets is constrained by geopolitical factors, it competes with Nokia in emerging markets, Africa, and parts of Asia, often on price.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco: Dominant incumbent in enterprise and service provider networking. Cisco competes with Nokia in IP routing (Nokia 7750 SR vs. ASR 9000/8000), optical (Cisco Acacia vs. Nokia 1830), and increasingly in data center switching, but with a much broader portfolio including security, collaboration, and software.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise): Broad incumbent in enterprise and service provider networking, data center, and edge compute. HPE's Aruba networking, HPC systems, and pending Juniper acquisition position it as an increasingly direct competitor to Nokia across data center switching, IP routing, and AI infrastructure for operators.

Emerging players

• Marvell Technology: Semiconductor supplier of optical DSPs, coherent optics, and data center silicon that supplies competing optical platforms and is increasingly a vertically integrated competitor. Marvell's Inphi-derived coherent DSP business directly competes with Nokia's ICE7 ICE-X optics in merchant and captive markets.
• Lumentum: Optical components manufacturer including indium phosphide lasers, coherent components, and photonic integrated circuits. Lumentum supplies competing optical equipment vendors and is a vertical integration threat to Nokia's InP photonic chip strategy, particularly in AI data center interconnect.
• Ribbon Communications: Provider of IP optical networking, voice, and session border control solutions to service providers. Ribbon's Apollo and Neptune platforms overlap with Nokia's IP routing and optical portfolio in specific operator segments, particularly for IP/optical convergence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors4 records

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M&A56 records

Investments50 records

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