HMD Global announced its decision to produce 5G Nokia smartphones in Europe, becoming the first major smartphone manufacturer to do so.
Moving the manufacturing of 5G Nokia smartphones to Europe
will be a gradual process, starting in the third quarter of 2023. HMD plans to
invest in facilities from now on.
HMD has seen increasing demand for its smartphones in Europe
and sees the move as a way to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure the
security and privacy of its phones. HMD noted that since 2019, the data center
located in Finland has been used.
HMD will comply with strict EU regulations on testing and
manufacturing equipment. IT Home noticed that HMD’s Nokia phone promises
include: European design and build quality, long battery life,
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