Company Newsroom Investors Sustainability Careers Menu Home About us Company Our history Our history Leadership Strategy Worldwide Government Relations Achievements History Nokia has been adapting to the needs of an ever-changing world for over 155 years From its humble beginning in 1865 as a single paper mill operation, Nokia has found and nurtured success over the years in a range of industrial sectors including cable, paper products, rubber boots, tires, televisions and mobile phones. Nokia’s transition to a primary focus on telecommunications began in the 1990s. The first GSM call was made in 1991 using Nokia equipment. Rapid success in the mobile phone sector allowed Nokia to become by 1998, the best-selling mobile phone brand in the world. Celebrating 30 years of transforming telecommunications The first official GSM call transformed the world of telecommunications In 2003 Nokia introduced the first camera phone. In 2011, to address increasing competition from iOS and Android operating systems, Nokia entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft. In 2014 Nokia sold its mobile and devices division to Microsoft. The creation of Nokia Networks, following the buy-out of joint-venture partner Siemens in 2013, laid the foundation for Nokia’s transformation into primarily a network hardware and software provider. The 2015 acquisition of Franco-American telecommunications equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent greatly broadened the scope of Nokia’s portfolio and customer base. Additional acquisitions have positioned Nokia to be a global technology leader in the communications industry. In 2016 the Nokia brand re-entered the mobile handset market through a licensing agreement with HMD Global, allowing them to offer phones under the Nokia brand. Disciplined execution for successful integration and transformation See all of our social media Get the latest news from Nokia delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe For business Networks and industry solutions Nokia OZO Licensing opportunities Partners and ecosystems For consumers Phones Laptops Smart TVs Streaming devices Home WiFi Headphones Smart lighting Innovation Nokia Bell Labs Innovation platform Open innovation ecosystem NGP Capital About us Company Newsroom Investors Sustainability Careers Compliance Contact and support Support Extranet access Developer resources and APIs Contact us © 2021 Nokia All rights reserved Cookies Privacy Inclusive terminology Modern slavery statement Terms We use cookies & similar technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our website, optimize its functionality, to create more valuable experiences for you, to keep our website secure and functional, and deliver content tailored to your interests. By clicking on Allow All button below, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookies and Similar Technologies Notice. Manage preferences Accept all