The video narrates the rise and fall of Nokia, a company founded in 1865 initially as a paper manufacturer, later diversifying into various industries. Nokia's significant success came with its dominance in the mobile phone market, introducing iconic models like the Nokia 1011 and Nokia 3310. However, the company faced challenges with the advent of smartphones, leading to strategic errors and a decline in market share. In 2014, Microsoft acquired Nokia, marking the end of its legacy. The summary concludes with interesting facts about Nokia and acknowledges its lasting impact on mobile phone history.
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1. Nokia was founded in 1865 by Finnish mining engineer Frederick Eichtem.
2. Nokia started as a paper mill operator in Tampere, Finland.
3. In 1868, Nokia expanded its operations to the nearby town of Nokia.
4. Nokia Ltd. was formed in 1871 when it expanded into Finland and became the largest paper manufacturer.
5. Nokia pioneered new production methods in an area with forests as the primary resource.
6. Nokia was the first Finnish company to list on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in 1915.
7. Frederick Eichtem, the founder of Nokia, passed away in 1916.
8. Nokia transitioned from a paper manufacturer to the electricity business after World War I.
9. Nokia became one of the world's top exporters due to economic relations with Scandinavian and Western countries.
10. Nokia focused on acquisitions to achieve growth.
11. Nokia merged with Finnish Rubber Works and Finnish Cable Works in 1967, forming Nokia Corporation.
12. Nokia produced various products, including rubber boots, car tires, cables, and television.
13. Nokia established a division in 1967 for hardware and software design, data processing, and communication systems.
14. Nokia became a leading producer of network equipment during the 1970s.
15. Nokia partnered with Solora to build automatic cellular phone systems, eventually acquiring Solora in 1984.
16. Nokia introduced the Mobira Cityman 900 in 1987.
17. In 1992, Nokia launched the Nokia 1011, one of the first GSM phones.
18. Nokia became a top mobile phone producer, with the Nokia 2100 series being famous.
19. Nokia's revenue increased significantly during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
20. Nokia introduced the Nokia 7650, its first camera phone, in 2001.
21. Nokia launched the first 3G phone, Nokia 6650, in 2002.
22. Nokia appointed Steven Elop as its CEO in 2010.
23. Nokia announced the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 smartphones in 2011, based on Windows Phone 7.
24. Microsoft acquired Nokia in 2014.
25. Nokia tune, originally "Grand Valse," became famous and was associated with Nokia.
26. Nokia released the Nokia 3310 emoji, known for its durability.
27. Nokia avoided starting phone names with the number four, considered unlucky in Asia.
28. Nokia used SMS tones that resembled Morse code.
29. The Nokia Mobira Talkman, the first handheld phone, was valuable in today's terms.
30. The Nokia 1100 became the world's top-selling mobile phone and consumer electronic in May 2007.
These facts provide an overview of Nokia's history and its significant milestones without including opinions.