Nokia announced that it has entered into a royalty-bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis. The agreement covers the use of Nokia’s Wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies in Stellantis vehicles. This follows Nokia’s recently announced WLAN licensing agreement with Mercedes-Benz. Together, these agreements reinforce the strength of Nokia’s intellectual property portfolio and its foundational connectivity technologies, which power modern vehicles.

Nokia's extensive portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standard — complemented by industry-leading cellular standard-essential patents — supports many of the advanced connectivity features now expected in today’s vehicles. In addition to its own research and standardization work, Nokia has strengthened its position further through the acquisition of Wi-Fi 7-related patents from Huawei.

The agreements with Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis represent Nokia’s third and fourth major automotive WLAN licensing deals in 2025. In total, Nokia now has WLAN licensing agreements in place with eight major global automakers. This growing momentum reflects the automotive industry’s recognition of the essential role Nokia’s patented innovations play in enabling vehicle connectivity.

Looking ahead, Nokia remains committed to fostering a sustainable innovation ecosystem for the automotive sector. Nokia will continue to advance next-generation connectivity technologies that support the future of mobility, from automated driving and telematics to emerging connected services.

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