On October 22, 2025, Nokia announced that Gulf Bridge International (GBI) had selected the company’s optical networking solution to construct a new high‑capacity terrestrial network spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The contract will enable GBI to deliver more than 50 terabits per second of capacity to its customers, with the network also designed for subsea backhauling.
The new network will be built on Nokia’s 1830 GX optical platform, providing lower latency, higher capacity, and improved availability for cloud and content providers, telecom operators, and enterprises. By routing the network through Iraq, GBI will create an alternative pathway that bypasses traditional subsea corridors, enhancing resilience for regional and international data traffic.
This win expands Nokia’s footprint in the Middle East and positions the company to capture growing demand for high‑speed, reliable connectivity in a key emerging market. The contract represents a material customer acquisition that could generate significant revenue and strengthen Nokia’s competitive position in the optical networking sector.
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