Nokia plans to expand US investment by $4b for AI-ready network

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia in collaboration with the Trump administration, announced on Friday plans to invest US dollar 4 billion in United States, said Nokia in a press release.

The company will invest in U.S. R&D and manufacturing capabilities to accelerate innovation in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data center networking technologies.

The planned investment over multiple years is in addition to Nokia’s $2.3 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, R&D, and AI connectivity through its purchase of Infinera.

Additionally, Infinera had previously announced a $456 million investment for two U.S. manufacturing facilities, which received CHIPS Act incentives.

Nokia expects to invest around $3.5 billion in U.S. R&D, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to advancing the next generation of connectivity and AI technology across all facets of the network, including mobile, fixed, IP, optical, data center networking technologies, and mission-critical/defense solutions.

About $500 million in U.S. capital expenditures will be invested in manufacturing and research and development in U.S. states that include Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

“Nokia’s $4 billion investment is another Trump administration win for America,” said Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

“Their investment in manufacturing, packaging, and R&D for optical chips means the most innovative technologies that power AI, data centers, and critical national security applications will be developed and built here in the U.S.A,” Lutnick added.

“Our expanded investment will help strengthen the nation’s capacity to deliver greater security, productivity, and prosperity through AI-optimized connectivity at scale, while advancing the newest research and innovation that will shape the future of networking for the years to come,” said Nokia President and CEO, Justin Hotard.