Nokia introduced the world’s first mobile phone. The company took shape in 1865 in Finland. Fredrik Ides-tam started his business with a paper mill. Later, he branched out to electronics. In 1979, Nokia joined hands with Finnish TV maker Salora to develop the world’s first international cellular network- the Nordic Mobile Telephone (NMT) service.
Five years later Nokia launched the Mobira Cityman, the first mobile phone. Though heavy and overpriced, it soon became a status symbol and Nokia made huge profits. The iconic Nokia ringtone was released in 1994 with the launch of Nokia 2100. By 1998, the company’s turnover increased by a massive 500 per cent. But, things began to change by 2007. The company started to run at a loss and was later acquired by Microsoft. Still, Nokia is remembered for some of the most memorable phones.
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