What did NOKIA company make before making mobiles?
Today, whenever a person takes the name of nokia, the sound or picture of a mobile phone starts to be heard or seen in the person's mind. Today, nokia is completely associated with mobile phones. However, very few people know that nokia company was started much before the arrival of mobiles. The story of nokia is quite interesting. Let's know how a small company became one of the largest mobile companies in the world and what this company used to make before this.
nokia started with wood pulp
nokia was founded in finland in 1865. At that time nokia used to be a wood pulp factory. You will be surprised to know that the company initially started making paper and other products from wood pulp. Then gradually the company expanded its scope and started making rubber products, cables and other electronic devices.
How did it enter the telecom industry?
It is worth noting that in the 1960s, nokia tried its luck in the telecom industry. During this time, the company started making telecom equipment. These equipment included switchboards, telephones and cables. At that time, Nokia's telecom equipment was known for its quality and reliability.
How did it start making mobile phones?
In the 1980s, nokia entered the field of mobile phones. The company launched its first mobile phone in 1982. Gradually nokia became a big player in the mobile phone market. Nokia's mobile phones were known for their strength and long battery life. In the 1990s and early 2000s, nokia ruled the mobile phone market. The company had a large market share, but with the advent of the smartphone era, nokia started lagging behind. Apple's iphone and Samsung's Galaxy phones started giving tough competition to Nokia. As a result, nokia had to exit the mobile phone business. However, nokia is still active in the telecom industry. nokia now manufactures network equipment and software. The company believes that with the advent of 5g technology there are new possibilities in the telecom industry.