The companies are aiming to start production for the local market by mid-2022
Nokia has partnered with Turkish electronics manufacturer Karel to manufacture 4G and 5G base stations in Turkey. The companies are aiming to start production for the local market by mid-2022. Nokia said that local production is also expected to include 5G base stations as 5G is expected to become commercial in Turkey in 2023.
“We are very excited about this announcement. Turkey is an important market for Nokia, where we have strong business and long-standing, trusted relationships with our customers. Together with Karel, we will be able to fulfil all the domestic product demand from our customers for now and in the future,” said Ozgur Erzincan, Country Senior Officer Turkey, Nokia.
Sinan Tunaoğlu, Chairman of the Board, Karel said “We are going through a period of significant change, in which technology develops very rapidly and the transition to new generation communication systems is ongoing. As Karel, we are moving forward with the vision and goal of becoming a global player in technology with our R&D, qualified production power, knowledge and experience. Today, we are very excited about this cooperation that we started with Nokia, one of the world’s leading technology companies. We believe that this will create a long-term, growing and value-adding alliance.”
In Turkey, Karel has one of the most advanced R&D departments in the communication electronics field. The company is among the top 15 manufacturers globally, exporting products and technologies to more than 30 countries.
