Nokia to receive $45 mn grant in US to bolster Open RAN

Telecom equipment maker Nokia is set to receive $45 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.

Nokia @ Mobile World Congress 2024
Nokia @ Mobile World Congress 2024

The fund is a ten-year, $1.5 billion program dedicated to advancing open wireless network technologies. This grant will enhance Nokia’s existing investment in U.S.-based R&D with awarded funds directed to further strengthening capabilities in Open RAN.

The awarded funds will accelerate Nokia’s efforts to drive the development of open and interoperable wireless communication networks with a focus on performance, resiliency, and security, reaffirming Nokia’s commitment to innovation and technological leadership.

Ed Alfonso, Head of Mobile Networks, Americas at Nokia, said: “This funding will further enhance our R&D capabilities in Illinois and Texas, boosting our market-leading Open RAN offering and supporting the industry’s transition to more open and flexible wireless networks.”

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