Nokia announced that the first Buy America-compliant products have rolled off the Sanmina manufacturing line.
The products are its Optical Line Terminal (OLT) cards, which help connect users to gigabit data services. Nokia will self-certify each product according to NTIA specifications to ensure that listed vendors comply with the final guidelines. The Nokia OLTs can be ordered as individual products or as part of Nokia’s Network-in-a-Box program.
"As leaders in broadband, we're excited to announce a significant milestone: our Buy America-compliant products are now rolling off the production line, giving BEAD applicants and infrastructure providers access to technology that will be critical to bridging the digital divide," said Sandy Motley, President of Fixed Networks at Nokia. "By aligning with Buy American guidelines, we're actively contributing to the U.S. government's mission of expanding nationwide broadband access."
Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association commented on the announcement. "Having access to technology that is built in the U.S. is an important requirement for states and infrastructure players seeking to participate in BEAD and the $42.45bn of available broadband funding," said Bolton.
Currently, Nokia powers seventy percent of fiber broadband lines in North America.
Nokia Buy America Compliant fiber-optic products include Nokia FX and MF OLT modular product lines, Nokia SF-8M sealed OLT, and XS-220X-A ONT.