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From imagining the impossible to innovating the future to impacting millions - our story began 100 years ago, and we’re just getting started

Celebrating 100 years of Bell Labs

For the past 100 years, Bell Labs has been harnessing the extraordinary imaginations of our researchers to fuel visionary breakthroughs. Our pioneering progress has expanded possibilities to solve humanity’s most pressing challenges. As Nokia's industrial research lab, we keep innovating with purpose, pursuing responsible, sustainable technologies that will have a demonstrative impact on society.

Nokia Bell Labs celebrates 100 years of innovation

Nokia Bell Labs latest research

Nokia Bell Labs is innovating the technologies that will transform the way we live our lives. But we don't just follow the trends that redefine what's possible; we create them, setting the standard for the industry and powering Nokia's future technologies. Our research spans various fields across the world and beyond.

We are revolutionizing the space economy with out-of-this-world communication networks. At Nokia Bell Labs, our legacy is built on 100 years of bold imagination and innovative breakthroughs that have changed how we connect people and communities worldwide. Now, with Nokia harnessing our visionary technology, together we are delivering the communication building blocks for a rapidly growing space economy and underpinning sustained human presence on the Moon – and beyond.   

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Launching a new space economy

Leading with purpose: Hear from our presidents about the groundbreaking work at Nokia Bell Labs

“At Nokia Bell Labs, we push the boundaries of what's possible every day. It’s not just about solving hard problems – it’s about making a real impact on the world.”
Peter vetter
Peter Vetter
Nokia Bell Labs Core Research President
“Being part of Nokia Bell Labs means collaborating with the brightest minds to solve the toughest challenges and redefine the future of technology.”
Thierry Klein
Thierry Klein
Nokia Bell Labs Solutions Research President

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We’ve spent 100 years reimagining the future of innovation. Now you can, too.

 

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Our awards

Over the past 100 years, Nokia Bell Labs scientists have made many discoveries and innovations that have resulted in hundreds of prestigious prizes, including ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards.

 

Discover our awards from the past century

Nokia Bell Labs 2025 featured events

Paris-Saclay Summit

Location
Paris, France

Dates
February 12-13, 2025 
 

Hollywood Summit - Advancing women in tech

Location
Los Angeles, California

Dates
February 13, 2025 

Mobile World Congress

Location
Barcelona, Spain

Dates
March 3-6, 2025

SXSW

Location
Austin, Texas

Dates
March 7-15, 2025

Discover more

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Nokia Bell Labs celebrates 100 years of innovation