Samsung Eyes on Nokia’s Network Infrastructure!

Samsung is reportedly looking to acquire Nokia’s network infrastructure business, valued at around $10 billion

This move would strengthen Samsung’s Radio Access Network (RAN) positions and make it the second-biggest RAN supplier worldwide, with a 25.6% market share. Nokia has struggled to compete with major players like Ericsson and Huawei in recent years, but it remains a significant player in the network infrastructure business. Samsung, on the other hand, has a relatively small RAN branch, with a reported market share of around 6.1% last year. If the deal goes through, Samsung will expand its presence in the infrastructure business, where it already manufactures 4G and 5G base stations, chipsets, devices, radios, and core equipment.

Nokia has supplied carriers worldwide, including Canada’s TELUS, Germany’s O2, India’s Reliance Jio , Japan’s KDDI and NTT DoCoMo, US’s Dish and Verizon, and UK’s Vodafone. The potential acquisition highlights Samsung’s ambition to grow its market share and become a leading player in the network infrastructure business. With Nokia’s assets, Samsung can enhance its RAN capabilities and better compete with industry giants. The deal’s impact on the market remains to be seen, but it could lead to increased competition and innovation in the network infrastructure space. As the telecommunications industry continues to evolve, Samsung’s strategic move could position it for long-term success.