Who owns Nokia?
Nokia
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- Brand origin
- Finland
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. China
Nokia is a Finnish telecommunications and technology brand ultimately owned by Nokia Oyj, a publicly listed company headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
nokia.comAbout Nokia
What is Nokia?
Nokia is a Finnish telecommunications and technology brand. Nokia Oyj operates in network infrastructure, mobile networks, cloud and network services, software, and technology licensing. Nokia Oyj reported net sales of EUR 19,889 million in 2025 and had an average of approximately 78,000 employees that year.
Who owns Nokia?
Nokia is ultimately owned by Nokia Oyj, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Nokia Oyj is a publicly listed company headquartered in Espoo, Finland. Nokia Oyj's official website is nokia.com.
Where does Nokia come from?
Nokia originated in Finland in 1865. Mining engineer Fredrik Idestam founded the business as a wood pulp mill in Tampere. The company later expanded into rubber products and cables. Nokia Aktiebolag, Finnish Rubber Works, and Finnish Cable Works merged in 1967 to form the modern Nokia corporation. Nokia sold substantially all of its Devices and Services business to Microsoft in 2014, while Nokia Oyj continued as a separate company focused mainly on telecommunications networks and technology licensing.
What products does Nokia make?
Nokia Oyj develops telecommunications network equipment, mobile network technologies, network infrastructure, software, and related services. Nokia Oyj also licenses Nokia technology and trademarks. Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets have been produced by licensees rather than by Nokia Oyj's current network business. Nokia Oyj operated in approximately 130 countries in 2025.
Frequently asked questions about Nokia
Are Nokia phones made by Nokia?
- Nokia Oyj does not operate the former Nokia handset business. Nokia-branded phones and tablets are made by licensed partners, while Nokia Oyj focuses on telecommunications networks, software, infrastructure, and technology licensing.
Is Nokia a Finnish company?
- Yes. Nokia originated in Finland, and Nokia Oyj is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
Did Microsoft buy Nokia?
- Microsoft bought substantially all of Nokia's Devices and Services business in 2014. Nokia Oyj remained a separate company and continued operating in telecommunications networks and technology licensing.
Does Nokia still make network equipment?
- Yes. Nokia Oyj develops and supplies network infrastructure, mobile network technologies, software, and related services.
Is Nokia publicly owned?
- Nokia Oyj is publicly listed, so its shares are held by public investors rather than by one private parent company.
Sources: stocktitan.net, nokia.com: annual report, de.wikipedia.org, economictimes.indiatimes.com, en.wikipedia.org, nokia.com: nokia tilinpaatos ja toimintakertomus 2025.pdf, ar.wikipedia.org, marketscreener.com
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Products from Nokia
27- Nokia feature phoneOther โ Mobile Phone
- Nokia Mobile Devices and InfrastructureOther โ Telecommunications and Consumer Electronics
- Nokia Smart Devices and Networking EquipmentOther โ Telecommunications, networking equipment, and consumer electronics
- Nokia T21 tabletOther โ Tablet Computer
- Nokia Telecommunications and Consumer ElectronicsOther โ Telecommunications, networking equipment, and licensed consumer electronics
- Nokia Service Router Linux (SR Linux)Software โ Networking Operating System (NOS)
- Nokia Network Solutions and Mobile DevicesElectronics โ Telecommunications Equipment and Consumer Electronics
- Nokia Smart TV Remote ControlOther โ Electronics Accessory
- Nokia Mobile Phones and Telecommunications EquipmentOther โ Telecommunications infrastructure and mobile devices
- Nokia mobile devices and networking productsOther โ Consumer Electronics and Telecommunications Equipment
- Nokia Networking and Telecommunications EquipmentOther โ Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure
- Nokia Telecommunications EquipmentOther โ Telecommunications and Networking Infrastructure
- Nokia Mobile Phones and InfrastructureElectronics - Telecommunications and Mobile Devices
- Nokia 215 4G mobile phoneElectronic โ Feature Phone
- Nokia N8 smartphoneElectronics โ Mobile Communication Device (Smartphone)
- Nokia Smartphones and Network EquipmentElectronics โ Mobile Devices and Telecommunication Infrastructure
- Nokia mobile devices and network equipmentElectronics โ Mobile phones and telecommunications infrastructure
- Nokia 105 mobile phoneOther โ Mobile Phone
- Nokia Devices and TelecommunicationsConsumer Electronics โ Smartphones and Networking Equipment
- Nokia XR21 smartphoneElectronics โ Rugged Smartphone
- Nokia mobile phoneElectronics โ Mobile Communication Devices
- Nokia Navigator (visual artifact) / Spiraltree wooden treeRetail Display โ Electronic Kiosk and Decorative Wood Structure
- Nokia mobile phones and networking equipmentElectronics โ Telecommunications and consumer electronics
- Nokia mobile devices and networking equipmentOther โ Consumer electronics and networking equipment
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