In a landmark move to accelerate the next generation of intelligent connectivity, Nokia has announced a $1 billion investment from NVIDIA as part of a strategic partnership focused on developing AI-powered Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) and advanced data centre networking solutions. The collaboration marks a major step in uniting NVIDIA’s AI computing expertise with Nokia’s telecommunications leadership, aiming to reshape the future of network infrastructure for the AI-driven era.
As part of the deal, Nokia’s board has approved the issuance of 166.4 million new shares to NVIDIA at a price of $6.01 per share, which will give the chipmaker approximately 2.9% ownership in Nokia once the transaction is completed. The funds raised through this investment will help Nokia push forward its vision to deliver “trusted connectivity” for the AI era, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and digital transformation across global networks.
The partnership will see Nokia optimising its 5G and upcoming 6G RAN software for NVIDIA’s architecture, enabling faster, more efficient, and adaptive mobile networks. This integration is expected to significantly enhance the performance of communication networks by leveraging AI to manage traffic, predict demand, and improve energy efficiency. Additionally, Nokia plans to expand its footprint in AI-driven data centre networking, an area that is becoming increasingly critical as AI workloads grow exponentially across industries.
Beyond RAN optimisation, the two technology giants will explore integrating Nokia’s switching and optical technologies into NVIDIA’s future AI infrastructure, combining Nokia’s deep expertise in networking hardware with NVIDIA’s leadership in high-performance computing and AI platforms. This collaboration aims to create a new generation of intelligent, scalable, and energy-efficient network systems designed to handle the demands of large-scale AI and edge computing applications.
The newly issued shares, structured as American Depositary Shares (ADS), are expected to be registered in November and subsequently listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, Euronext Paris, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
With this strategic investment, both companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of the AI-networking convergence—where connectivity, computing, and intelligence come together to define the next wave of digital innovation.
