History of NOKIA

In 1992, Nokia decided to focus on its telecommunications business. This was probably the most important strategic decision in its history.
As adoption of the GSM standard grew, new CEO Jorma Ollila put Nokia at the head of the mobile telephone industry’s global boom – and made it the world leader before the end of the decade...

1992: Jorma Ollila becomes President and CEOJorma Ollila becomes President and CEO of Nokia, focusing the company on telecommunications.

1992: Nokia’s first GSM handsetNokia launches its first GSM handset, the Nokia 1011.

1994: Nokia Tune is launchedNokia launches the 2100, the first phone to feature the Nokia Tune.

1994: World’s first satellite callThe world’s first satellite call is made, using a Nokia GSM handset.

1997: Snake – a classic mobile gameThe Nokia 6110 is the first phone to feature Nokia’s Snake game.

1998: Nokia leads the worldNokia becomes the world leader in mobile phones.

1999: The Internet goes mobileNokia launches the world's first WAP handset, the Nokia 7110.