For the past 100 years, Bell Labs has turned imagination into real-world innovations that have transformed communication, computing, and connectivity. Our researchers pioneered breakthroughs like the transistor, lasers, and digital communications, changing everyday life. Today, as Nokia's industrial research lab, we continue to innovate responsibly, creating sustainable technologies with meaningful impact on society.
Celebrating 100 years of Bell Labs
Pushing the world forward: 100 years of innovations
Watch how Nokia Bell Labs innovations transformed our world, from the transistor to mobile networks and beyond.
Hear the stories behind Nokia Bell Labs’ groundbreaking legacy, and discover how we're shaping what's next.
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.
Leading with purpose: Hear from our presidents about the groundbreaking work at Nokia Bell Labs
Nokia Bell Labs researcher stories
Meet the people behind the technology
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Key innovation
Our research paves the way for entirely new fields and applications that did not exist before. Nokia channels our trailblazing innovation into real-world impact and together we are reimagining how we work, live, communicate and expand our horizons.
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.
Nokia Bell Labs 2025 featured events
Murray Hill Celebrations
Location
Murray Hill, USA
Dates
April, 2025
World Expo
Location
Osaka, Japan
Dates
June 10-11, 2025
Paris Celebrations
Location
Paris, France
Dates
June, 2025
India Celebrations
Location
Delhi, India
Dates
July, 2025