No More HMD Phones in the US, the Brand Exits the Market

HMD Global, the licensee company of Nokia-branded phones for a while, is scaling back its operations in the US. According to Wired’s Julian Chokkattu, HMD has decided to scale back in the market due to a “challenging geopolitical and economic environment”. While the brand didn’t get into the details, one of the reasons could be related to the ongoing Trump tariff situation in the US.

The Nokia phone maker intends to wind down its operations in the US

It appears that the end of both Nokia-branded and HMD phones and tablets in the US is near. HMD Global licensed the Nokia name in 2016 to make new devices under the iconic moniker, but decided to launch products under its own brand in 2023. HMD is now exiting the US market, possibly due to the ongoing tariff situation, which is raising costs for both companies in consumers.

Over on Threads, Wired writer Julian Chokkattu shared a statement from HMD Global. “Like many global businesses, HMD is navigating a challenging geopolitical and economic environment. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to scale back our US operations”, reads the company’s statement.

HMD Global appears to have stopped selling both its own-branded and Nokia devices entirely in the United States. The company’s webstore is no longer online in the country. Product pages of both the HMD and Nokia phones either don’t have buying information, or have a “Where to buy” button that doesn’t work.

However, some phones, like the HMD Fusion and Skyline, are still available to buy from Amazon and other e-commerce portals. The sellers on these platforms could just be selling the remaining stocks of Nokia and HMD products.

HMD will continue to honor warranty coverage for existing products

Although HMD is scaling back its business in the US, it will continue to honor all of its obligations for existing consumers. The brand will continue to provide warranty coverage and service for existing products. Furthermore, the company’s statement said that it will offer full support for US customers through its global teams. So, if you already own an HMD or Nokia phone or tablet, you shouldn’t worry about the warranty and service support.

As for its employees in the US, HMD didn’t confirm details of any job losses. The brand only said that it is “committed to supporting them during this transition.”