Finland’s tech giant Nokia has announced a massive $4 billion investment plan in the United States to speed up innovation in AI-powered network connectivity, marking one of its biggest commitments to the American technology landscape.
The company revealed on Friday that this investment is being made in partnership with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to boost the development and production of next-generation digital infrastructure.
Nokia said that $3.5 billion of the total amount will go directly into research and development (R&D) across the U.S. This includes work on advanced mobile networks, fixed broadband, optical systems, IP technologies, data-center networking, and defense-related communication tools. The move highlights Nokia’s long-term vision to strengthen the backbone of future connectivity.
Another $500 million will be spent on manufacturing and R&D facilities in key U.S. states such as Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These upgrades are expected to expand Nokia’s capabilities in producing AI-optimized network solutions and cutting-edge technologies like automation systems, quantum-secure networks, advanced semiconductors, and new material sciences.
The company’s historic U.S. research powerhouse, Nokia Bell Labs, will play a major role in the new effort. For over a century, Bell Labs has introduced world-changing innovations—from the transistor to key advances in digital communication—and Nokia aims to continue that legacy with new AI breakthroughs.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick praised the investment, calling it “another win” for the Trump administration. He said Nokia’s new spending on optical chip production and AI technologies ensures that “the most advanced systems powering data centers, national security, and AI will be built on American soil.”
Nokia President and CEO Justin Hotard said the investment will help the U.S. build stronger, safer, and more productive digital networks. “Our expanded commitment will support America’s ability to deliver secure AI-driven connectivity at scale and drive forward the research that will shape the future of global networking,” he said.
