Core Insights - Nokia has launched a high-speed optical transport backbone network for MX Fiber, enhancing connectivity in Southeast Mexico, which has historically faced digital infrastructure challenges [1][9] - The network expansion covers 1,800 km and offers scalable capacities of 10G, 100G, and 200G, with future upgrades possible to 400G and 800G [3][9] - The deployment aims to support economic revitalization and modern services for communities, businesses, and government projects in Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and soon Campeche and Veracruz [2][9] Company Developments - Nokia is experiencing positive momentum in its software and enterprise sectors, which is expected to benefit its licensing business [5] - The company is the only global supplier offering O-RAN with commercial 5G Cloud-RAN networks, focusing on building a scalable software business [5] - Nokia's IP routing business is expanding into the data center market, with Apple Inc. utilizing its technology in its data centers [6] Market Context - Nokia's recent second-quarter 2025 results were weaker than expected, with both revenue and earnings missing estimates, despite year-over-year growth in fixed and optical networks [8] - The telecom equipment market is highly competitive, with key rivals including Ericsson and Ubiquiti Inc., both of which are strong players in the industry [9][10][11]