First Nokia Product Meeting the Buy America Standard Launched

Nokia announced that the first batch of products that meet Buy America standards have been produced from the Sanmina production line. This important milestone emphasizes the company’s commitment to providing key infrastructure projects for BEAD applicants with broadband technology, which will help narrow the digital divide. After announcing its cooperation plan with Sanmina, Nokia was able to fulfill its promise to produce products that meet Buy America standards in the United States within a record breaking time.
The first Nokia product to be taken offline from Sanmina’s production line was an Optical Line Terminal (OLT) card, which can help users connect to fast and reliable gigabit data services. These devices are crucial in fiber optic networks to ensure broadband data enters and exits homes or businesses.
Nokia will self certify each product according to NTIA standards to ensure that the listed suppliers comply with the final guidelines. Nokia OLTs can be ordered as individual products or as part of the Nokia Network Box program.

Nokia Fixed Network President Sandy Motley said, “As a leader in the broadband industry, we are pleased to announce an important milestone: our products that meet the” Buy America “standards have now been completed in production, allowing applicants and infrastructure providers of the” Buy America “program to access the technology crucial for bridging the digital divide.”. By aligning with Buy America’s guidelines, we are actively contributing to the US government’s mission to expand nationwide broadband access.
Charlie Mason, Executive Vice President of Global Sales at Sanmina, said, “Collaborating with Nokia to develop key fiber optic technology is an exciting journey that will help drive future broadband networks. With over 40 years of manufacturing experience in the United States, our team is able to increase production in record time and provide high-quality products that meet Nokia and NTIA Buy America product requirements.”
Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association, stated that obtaining technology built in the United States is an important requirement for states and infrastructure participants seeking participation in the Fiber Broadband Program and $42.45 billion in available broadband funding. “The universal availability of FBA leading members’ purchases of American products, such as Nokia, will be a key contributor to fiber broadband operators’ mission of connecting every American to fiber broadband.”