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DOCOMO First to Deploy Nokia Multi-Vendor Base Stations Commercially

Tokyo -- NTT DOCOMO began commercial operation on September 9, 2026 of Nokia's latest O-RAN ALLIANCE-compliant base station equipment, becoming the world's first operator to run it in a multi-vendor configuration, according to DOCOMO's own research as of that date.

Levante and Ponente cards connect to radio units from multiple vendors

The equipment uses Nokia's Levante baseband card for data processing and Ponente card for control processing. It connects to O-RAN-compliant radio units from different suppliers. DOCOMO says this lets it match radio units to each area's traffic demand: high-power units for wide coverage, and compact units for dense urban sites with limited installation space and for event venues.

ICEYE, Nokia Partner on Sovereign Satellite Comms for 2028 Launch

Helsinki – October 01, 2026 -- ICEYE and Nokia have agreed to jointly develop secure, sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications systems for governments and defense customers, with the first satellites expected to launch in 2028.

Nations will own and control the full satellite communications stack

The partnership targets a system in which governments hold full ownership of the satellites, ground segment and terminals, removing reliance on foreign commercial operators' terms of service. The broadband LEO network is designed to serve defense, border security, emergency services and disaster response missions with high-throughput, low-latency connectivity over priority mission areas.

UN Global Compact Summit Pushes Firms to Turn ESG Pledges Into Capital Action

New York – – September 24, 2026 -- More than 750 business leaders, investors and policymakers concluded the UN Global Compact's 2026 Leaders Summit in New York, pressing companies to convert sustainability commitments into measurable capital, operational and supply-chain decisions amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility.

Global Compact plans shared infrastructure by 2027 to de-risk sustainable investment

The two-day summit, held during UN General Assembly high-level week, focused on Driving Sustainable Growth and Resilience. The Global Compact announced plans to build shared infrastructure by 2027 spanning climate, living wages, gender equality and sustainable finance, aimed at aggregating demand, de-risking investments and scaling solutions across global value chains.

Scailarc, Nokia, Elisa Demo Call Completion Without Answering

Helsinki – September 19, 2026 -- Scailarc, Nokia and Elisa have completed a proof-of-concept demonstrating a first-of-its-kind mobile calling scenario in which a customer completes a service task without ever answering the call, using IMS Data Channel technology and Nokia's Network as Code platform for trusted caller verification.

Customer books fibre installation via visual screen while call rings unanswered

In the demo, Elisa calls a customer about a fibre installation. Unable to speak, the customer views a trusted interactive call screen and selects "Book installation time." Elisa's system registers the customer moving to self-service, and the task is completed immediately without the call being picked up. The call was placed using the new Jolla Phone.

In-Building Wireless Market to Hit $48.52B by 2032, MarketsandMarkets Says

Delray Beach – September 08, 2026 -- The global in-building wireless market is projected to grow from USD 25.37 billion in 2026 to USD 48.52 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The market stood at USD 22.59 billion in 2025, underscoring accelerating enterprise spending on indoor connectivity infrastructure over the next six years.

Services segment outpaces hardware with 12.8% CAGR

Within the offering category, services are set to register the fastest growth at 12.8% CAGR, as enterprises increasingly outsource network design, deployment, and management rather than build in-house capacity. By technology, distributed small cells are the fastest-growing category through 2032, while neutral host operators are the fastest-expanding business model, reflecting a shift toward shared infrastructure models that reduce per-carrier deployment costs in large buildings.

InCoax, Nokia Launch Live MoCA Broadband Rollout at Sjoberg's US Network

Lund, Sweden – September 07, 2026 -- InCoax Networks has activated the first live installations of a planned 30-to-40-building deployment for Sjoberg's Inc., a Thief River Falls, Minnesota-based cable operator founded in 1962, marking the commercial debut of its joint solution with Nokia in a U.S. operator network.

Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access enters live U.S. deployment for the first time

The rollout uses InCoax technology integrated into Nokia Gigabit Connect with MoCA Access to deliver fiber-based multi-gigabit broadband over existing coaxial wiring inside apartment buildings, avoiding the cost and disruption of installing new fiber throughout each structure.

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