However, Nokia did recently acquire a specific, high-tech piece of Juniper from HPE:

The "Nokia to buy Juniper" headline stems from a viral 2017 report by CNBC claiming Nokia was preparing a . Nokia formally denied the report at the time, stating it was "not currently in talks with, nor preparing an offer for" the company. Current Market Position (April 2026)

: This move aligns with a broader strategy following a $1 billion investment from Nvidia in late 2025 to co-develop next-generation 6G and AI-RAN infrastructure. Historical Context of the Rumors

: These assets and the associated development team are being integrated into Nokia’s MantaRay automation platform to bolster its AI-driven networking capabilities.

: On October 1, 2025, Nokia finalized a deal to buy Juniper’s Radio Access Network (RAN) Intelligent Controller (RIC) and Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) assets.

While there have been recurring rumors for years that Nokia might buy , a full acquisition of the company never happened. Instead, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) officially completed a $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks on July 2, 2025.