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Posted on November 21, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleNokia plans a $4 billion investment in the US, focusing on AI-driven network connectivity with major allocations for R&D and manufacturing.
By Gianluca Lo Nostro
(Reuters) -Finland's Nokia said on Friday it plans to invest $4 billion in the United States, targeting research, development, and production to drive advancements in artificial intelligence-driven network connectivity.
The telecom equipment maker said that $3.5 billion of the investment will be allocated to R&D efforts. It added $500 million will be spent on manufacturing and capital expenditures in states including Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Nokia, which operates over a dozen sites in North America and owns Bell Labs in New Jersey, introduced a new strategy on Wednesday aimed at streamlining operations with an emphasis on AI.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said earlier in October Nokia was one of the topics discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House meeting.
Friday's announcement follows a profit warning in July tied to tariffs and a weakening dollar, as some non-US firms shift production there to mitigate trade risks.
The U.S. lacks a major domestic maker of telecom equipment, leaving Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung as the main options.
Chief executive Justin Hotard, who joined Nokia from Intel earlier this year, told Reuters on Wednesday that Nokia's focus for networks is on countries that value Western technology.
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom and Gianluca Lo Nostro, editing by Terje Solsvik and Matt Scuffham)
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn. AI can perform tasks such as problem-solving, understanding natural language, and recognizing patterns.
Telecommunications refers to the transmission of information over significant distances by electronic means. It encompasses various technologies, including telephones, internet, and broadcasting.
Network connectivity refers to the ability of devices to connect and communicate with each other over a network. This can include wired and wireless connections that facilitate data exchange.
Capital expenditure (CapEx) refers to funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, buildings, or equipment. It is an important aspect of business investment.
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