Swisscom Broadcast is deploying 300 of Nokia’s ‘Drones-as-a-Service’ networks across Switzerland to enable emergency response, handle perimeter protection, and conduct infrastructure inspections. The drones communicate over 4G or 5G networks. The drone-in-a-box as-a-service solution includes a Nokia drone, docking station, parachute, payload equipment such as a dual gimbal camera, software ground control station, and a

Egypt is finally getting 5G, initially in Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, and Luxor. Nokia will supply its AirScale equipment to Telecom Egypt’s network deploying Massive MIMO radios, baseband units, and remote radio heads, using the energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology. The rollout is scheduled to commence later this year. Telecom Egypt is Egyp’ts main phone c0mpany,

HMD (Human Mobile Devices), the company formed from the ashes of Nokia’s mobile phone division, has turned back the clock to 1999 with a re-imagining of the Nokia 3210 ‘dumb phone’, now upgraded with 4G and a £75 price tag. The Nokia 3210 was released by Nokia in 1999 and sparked a new accessories industry

OPPO and Nokia have settled their legal dispute over the alleged unauthorised use of unlicensed 5G patents by OPPO. The two companies have agreed to a global patent cross-license agreement, encompassing standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communication technologies. As a result of this agreement, all pending litigation in various jurisdictions will be resolved.

Nokia and Honor have signed a new patent cross-license agreement covering both manufacturers’ fundamental 5G inventions and other cellular technologies. Nokia says it has invested more than €140 billion invested in research and development over the last 23 years since 2000 to develop around 20,000 patent families. These include 6,000 patent families essential to 5G.

Nokia is selling its Device Management and Service Management Platform businesses to Lumine Group for £160 million.

Nokia and BT Group have teamed up to build an ecosystem of developers to improve 5G monetisation.

Nokia is to slash up to 14,000 jobs by 2026 to reduce cost base by up to €1.2bn million and increase operational efficiency

Just as you’re trying to get your head around the possibilities of 5G comes the news that Nokia has opened a 6G Lab in Bangalore, India.

HMD Global has begun producing Nokia-branded 5G smartphones in Europe. The first device, the 5G XR21, is now available and aimed at business users while the 302 limited edition versions are for consumers. The Nokia XR21 is designed to withstand dust, heat, impact, and water and uses recycled aluminium for the phone’s chassis. It is

Nokia has launched a range of rugged 5G devices for use in environments such as ports, mines, chemical plants, and offshore oil platforms.

OPPO has informed the High Court that it does not accept the Court’s jurisdiction to set a global fair and reasonable rate (FRAND) for Nokia patent renewals and has accepted an injunction against using and implementing the patents while it prepares to appeal the Court’s decision.

OPPO is to appeal yesterday’scourt decision that it must obtain a FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) license to use a Nokia patent covering 4G/LTE and 5G patents and an implementation patent involving the generation of a power supply signal for a power amplifier. OPPO went to court to try to avoid a UK FRAND licence and an

A UK High Court has ruled that Chinese handset vendor OPPO must obtain a FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) license to use a Nokia patent covering 4G/LTE and 5G patents and an implementation patent involving the generation of a power supply signal for a power amplifier.

HMD Global has launched new £199 Nokia phone with user-repairable and replaceable screen, charging ports and battery.

Even smart fridges now used as gateways to launch malicious activity

HMD Global, has brought out a new Nokia rugged smartphone as a successor to the original Nokia 3310 rugged phone.  The new XR21 will come with four years of monthly security updates, three years of OS upgrades, three years of warranty and a one-year screen replacement guarantee The XR21 is claimed to withstand a soaking

Nokia says that new algorithms in the AV software in its network hardware can reduce power usage by up to 30 per cent. The enhanced software allows operators to shut down idling and unused equipment automatically and disconnect hardware through remote power control modules. The improved machine learning algorithms can lower power consumption in data

 iFixit collaboration will facilitate repair-at-home for the G22 model

New deal renews patent licence that expired in December  Nokia and Samsung have agreed 5G patent license agreement that will see Samsung make royalty payments to Nokia for several more years. It supersedes the agreement which expired in December. “Samsung is a leader in the smartphone industry, and we are delighted to have reached an

Rolf Werner tasked with driving Nokia’s market share and expansion into new segments

Customers can access a range of deals at cheaper prices until December 21

The new T21 is available in charcoal grey

Claims disputed patent is “irrelevant to 5G”

He cited his achievements with HMD in his post

The portfolio covers broadband controller, WiFi controller and operational tools

Customers can purchase the new Nokia G60 5G at zero per cent interest

The Nokia X30 5G is now available in the UK from £399 and is also available on Circular (subscription service) for £22/month with a £30 set up fee.

One year on, BT is well on its way to completing its ambitions in 5G and the PSTN switch-off

The devices and subscription service are part of Nokia’s plan for sustainability

The Nokia 5710 is now available in the UK for £74.99

The new device has endured many durability test to ensure customers can get the best use out of it for longer

German sales of OnePlus and Oppo halted after Munich 5G patent defeat

This marks the next phase of 5G on BT’s EE mobile network which aims to deliver quality experiences and new capabilities for all customers

Shipments for the network will begin in Q4

The latest additions to HMD Global’s portfolio emphasises its commitment to make sure everyone has access to affordable and long-lasting technology

The trial is a collaborative development between South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, NHS Digital, Virgin Media O2 Business, Bruhati and Nokia and will test a number of use cases

The vendor expects to launch 6G commercially by 2030

The phone features two years of regular security updates and enhanced fingerprint and AI face unlock technology

Vendor says the decision will have little impact on financial earnings for the year

It features a rear triple-camera and 5,050mAh battery

Small cells help provide improved, discreet coverage for customers at street level, and are often located on existing street assets as part of EE’s investment to maintain the UK’s best network

Nokia has set out its aims for what the telecoms space could look like in the next few years

The partnership is built on the foundation of a successful private wireless connectivity project that combines Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) technology with Kyndryl’s consult, design implementation and managed services

The long-lasting battery ensures customers will be connected all day and the super battery saver mode can extend the battery life even further

BT has launched 5G across the UK via its EE network, which will cover more than half the UK population by 2023.

Rugged Nokia XR20 headlines launch of two smartphones and one feature phone

The service is due to be available commercially later this quarter

Middling mid-ranger 3.5/5

Partnerships will provide global 5G connectivity, “unmatched security”, and “trusted innovation for enterprises”

The launch by Nokia brand licensee HMD Global on EE’s network sets out its stall for the future

Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone unveil new consumer labelling to identify more sustainable mobile phones

EE supported network HMD Mobile + Nokia X20 and G10 unveiled by Finnish brand

CEO Pekka Lundmark hails a “robust” start to the year

Device will retail at £84.99

The X series features two 5G-ready smartphones for sub-£320

The vendor sector keeps on repeating its errors and complacency of the past: time for a recap

The Finnish telco currently employs close to 90,000 people

The telco is focusing heavily on bolstering its portfolio of cloud partners

Ericsson was first exhibitor to drop out 

90 per cent of Nokia’s target savings has been achieved 11 years ahead of target

Mid-March release for £89.99 handset

Nokia 8.3 5G the first to introduce the upgrade

Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G are available from today

Nokia 6300 4G and Nokia 8000 4G will soon be available from Amazon 

HMD Global provides most frequent updates and sterner build quality tests than other top OEMs

Findings are based on data aggregated from network traffic on over 150 million devices

Phones offer most basic experience with added 4G connectivity

The deployment of the migration is expected to be done over an 18 to 24-month period

However the report highlights a number of challenges that need to be overcome 

The vendor also confirmed 160 commercial 5G engagements

Nokia will replace Huawei kit in BT’s 2G and 4G networks

The vendor also confirmed its Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone is on sale globally 

Funding will go towards 5G carrier adoption in US and expansion into developing markets

Lejeune held multiple posts at Alcatel and TCL

HMD’s XpressMusic update boasts formidable sound in a basic feature package – 3/5

HMD’s XpressMusic update boasts formidable sound in a basic feature package – 3/5

Vendor and MNO claim world first for product

FWA and video appeal to consumers and businesses respectively

The lineup includes an entry-level smartphone and a budget feature phone

Openreach is aiming to significantly extend its full fibre network capacity and coverage 

It comes with Android 10 Go OS, with regular security and OS updates

Eight of Nokia’s smartphones now run on Android 10

Mid- and low-tier smartphones, and ‘originals’ feature phone also announced

Mid- and low-tier smartphones, and ‘originals’ feature phone also announced

A new range of Nokia phones will be unveiled on 19 March in London

The change was made following Rajeev Suri’s departure after more than a decade

They follow Ericsson, Vivo, and Sony among others to pull out of the event

Finnish company hopes to position itself at the forefront of 5G

Vice chair Sari Baldauf to succeed him

Flip and rugged phones come with Google Assistant

Phones first announced at IFA, available from Carphone Warehouse

Devices run the gamut from feature to smart

HMD Global acts as the licensee for the Nokia brand HMD Global has announced the Nokia 2.2 smartphone is now available from Carphone Warehouse and Amazon from £99. The Nokia 2.2 becomes the first smartphone from the 2 series to be part of the Android One programme and features a 5.7-inch edge-to-edge display, including a

Operator claims it is a world first

Marcus Weldon said Huawei was guilty of “sloppiness” and “obfuscation”

The Finnish vendor aims to keep customers secure and up-to-date on Android HMD Global has struck a partnership with consultancy firm CGI and Google Cloud to transfer its data collection centre to Finland. HMD Global act as the licensee for the Nokia brand and has moved the data to Google Cloud Region in Hamina. The

There are currently 13 Nokia smartphones running the latest Android 9 Pie OS

Further handset details to be announced in July