Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced new optical networking products designed to support artificial intelligence infrastructure demands, according to a company statement.

The Finnish telecommunications equipment maker introduced a suite of coherent optical solutions and a multi-fiber in-line amplifier targeting data center interconnect requirements and AI traffic growth. The products use a building block development approach that combines four digital signal processors with multiple optical front ends.

The coherent optical solutions include capacity options ranging from 1.6 terabits to 3.2 terabits, targeting applications from campus networks to submarine deployments. Nokia stated the solutions could deliver up to 70% total cost of ownership savings compared to existing options.

"The industry is at a critical inflection point, requiring a whole new dimension of scale, trust and innovation," said David Heard, President of Network Infrastructure at Nokia.

The new multi-rail in-line amplifier addresses space constraints in network expansion by providing 40 times greater density than current solutions, supporting 160 fiber pairs in a single rack. This product will be available in the second half of 2026.

The coherent optical solutions are expected to begin sampling in mid-2027, with general availability anticipated in the second half of 2027.

Nokia executives plan to present the company's optical networking strategy at the OFC conference in Los Angeles. The company will hold an investor and analyst briefing on March 18.

Kyle Hollasch, Lead Analyst at Cignal AI, noted that AI is driving unprecedented connectivity demands across hyperscalers, service providers, and enterprises with distinct performance requirements.