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Nokia: From Pulp Mill to Global Tech Giant Founded in 1865 as a Finnish pulp mill, Nokia’s journey spans over 150 years of diversification. Initially involved in rubber and cables, the company transitioned to telecommunications in the 1990s, significantly contributing to the development of GSM...
- Company type Public
- Industry Telecommunications, Technology, Electronics
- Founded 12 May 1865
- Founders Fredrik Idestam, Leo Mechelin, Eduard Polón
- Headquarters Espoo, Finland
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Sari Baldauf (chairwoman), Justin Hotart (president &
- Revenue €19.22 billion (2024)
- Net income €1.284 billion (2024)
- Number of employees 78,434 (2024)
- Subsidiaries Bell Labs, NGP Capital, Nuage Networks, Radio Frequency Systems
- Website www.nokia.com
Nokia history
Last Updated : 24/03/25, 11:03 PM
Nokia: From Pulp Mill to Tech Giant Nokia's history stretches back to 1865, originating as a pulp mill founded by Fredrik Idestam in Finland. By 1922, it had expanded into rubber and cable manufacturing, merging into Nokia Corporation in 1967. The company diversified aggressively under CEO Kari Kair...
NOKIA NEWS
EU approves $2.3 billion takeover of Infinera by Nokia
February 27, 2025 9:41 am
The European Commission has unconditionally approved Nokia's $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera, strengthening its position as the second-largest vendor in the optical networking market.
Tech farewells of 2024: Products, services that bid us goodbye
December 29, 2024 1:21 pm
From Nokia smartphones to Apple lightning port, 2024 saw the demise of several beloved gadgets and services.
Nokia wins 'multi-billion' dollar deal in India
November 20, 2024 7:37 pm
India last year helped Nokia and Ericsson offset weakness in demand from U.S. customers.
‘Crest phones made with India in mind, want to democratise access to high-quality devices’: HMD CEO Jean Francois Baril
July 27, 2024 12:57 pm
HMD has launched two mid-segment phones, tailored to meet the needs of Indian consumers. The devices are an extension of HMD’s vision for sustainability as they are affordable and repairable.
HMD introduces Nokia 3210, 235, and 220 4G feature phones with YouTube cloud apps in India
June 26, 2024 8:06 am
All three phones can be used with Jio, Airtel, or Vi SIM cards.
Vodafone Idea to raise Rs 2,458 cr from Nokia, Ericsson and Networks India
June 14, 2024 9:50 am
The telecom company will issue equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each at an issue price of Rs 14.80 per equity share (including a premium of Rs 4.80 per equity share) to the three entities.
HMD 105, HMD 110 feature phones with built-in UPI payment app debut in India
June 11, 2024 4:10 pm
HMD 105 and HMD 110 are 2G-only phones compatible with networks like Airtel and Vi, but not Jio.
Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' phone call
June 10, 2024 8:40 pm
A vast majority of smartphones have at least two microphones with which this technology can be implemented by transmitting in real time the spatial characteristics of a call, the executives said.
HMD Skyline could be the Android smartphone that Nokia always wanted to make
June 11, 2024 9:00 am
HMD’s upcoming Skyline Android smartphone is inspired by the classic Nokia Lumia 920.
HMD's Tomcat inspired by Nokia Lumia 920?
May 22, 2024 2:26 pm
HMD Tomcat will look like a Lumia and run on Android OS.
NOKIA PHOTOS
Nokia 8210 4G, Nokia 2660 Flip: Check out the latest Nokia retro phones
September 03, 2022 4:34 pm
Here are some images of the Nokia 8210 4G, Nokia 2660 Flip.
Nokia 3.4 first look: A budget smartphone with triple cameras
February 19, 2021 3:51 pm
Nokia 3.4 has 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded to up to 512GB via a microSD card
Tech launches of the week: Poco M3, Samsung Galaxy M12, and more
February 06, 2021 8:46 pm
We take a quick look at the devices that were launched in the world this week.
Tech launches of the week: Skullcandy headphones, Nokia C1 Plus, and more
December 19, 2020 8:19 pm
Here's a quick look at all the devices that were launched this week. The list includes headphones, speakers, smartphones, monitors, Smart TVs, and more.
Tech launches of the week: Poco M3, Nokia Smart TV, Nokia 2.4, and more
November 28, 2020 6:16 pm
Here, we take a look at the devices that were launched during the week. The list includes Nokia Smart TV, Nokia 2.4, Poco M3, Garmin smartwatch, and more.
Tech launches of the week: Nokia 8000 4G, MacBook Air, Acer air purifier, and more
November 13, 2020 8:57 pm
Here's a look at all the devices that were launched this week.
Nokia 5310 first look: A nostalgic feature phone in the era of smart devices
June 16, 2020 7:16 pm
Nokia 5310 first look: Here's a close look at the new Nokia 5310 refresh launched today by HMD Global in the Indian market at Rs 3,399.
Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 and Nokia 5310 launched; here's a closer look
March 20, 2020 6:30 pm
HMD Global recently launched the Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3 and Nokia 5310. Here's a closer look at their specifications and images.
Moto Razr to Nokia 3310, retro phones that got resurrected
March 16, 2020 7:49 pm
Since the Motorola Razr has been launched in India, we are listing down all the retro phones that have been resurrected.
Best smartphones under Rs 15,000 for gaming
November 19, 2019 10:01 pm
Here's a list of the best smartphones you can get under Rs 15,000 in India for gaming.
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NOKIA VIDEOS
Nokia 7.1 Review: Design, Display USPs; Exciting Features of Android 9.0 Pie
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Nokia 7.1, the new premium mid-end phone by HMD Global has a price of Rs 19,999. The USPs are its HDR10 display and stunning glass body design. The phone runs Android 9.0 Pie bringing in exciting features. So, how does it perform? Here is our review.
Nokia 8.1 review: The new phone is stylish and packs a powerful performance
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Nokia 8.1 sports a price tag of Rs 26,999. Here's our review of the phone.
Nokia 8.1 officially launched in India: Here's a close look at the phone
June 22, 2020 6:08 pm
Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch display which is compatible with HDR 10 content, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. Here's our first look
Nokia 1 Android Go edition review | Nokia 1 Android Go Price | Nokia 1 Android Go Features
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
Nokia 1 is targeted at first-time smartphone buyers, and it competes with the Xiaomi Redmi 5A (Rs 4,999 starting price) and 10.or D. The phone tries to cash in on nostalgia with its Xpress-on covers, which come in vibrant colours.
Nokia 6 (2018) review
June 22, 2020 6:25 pm
Nokia 6 (2018) review: At Rs 16,999 price, this is the new mid-range phone in the Indian market to watch out for.
Nokia 6 Smartphone First Look
June 22, 2020 6:55 pm
Nokia 8 video: First look of HMD Global's flagship phone
June 22, 2020 6:56 pm
