Nokia has entered a commercial agreement with BeeHealthy to integrate network-based verification into the digital healthcare platform, replacing traditional SMS one-time passcodes.

This partnership marks BeeHealthy as the first healthcare-sector commercial customer for Nokia’s Network as Code platform. The collaboration aims to provide a seamless, secure login experience for patients accessing services across Europe and the Middle East.

Partnership Details

BeeHealthy, owned by Mehiläinen, operates a configurable white-label SaaS platform used by healthcare providers, veterinary care organizations, social-care entities, and insurers. Its operations span Finland, Sweden, Germany, Estonia, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates.

Nokia’s Network as Code technology aggregates operator networks into a single developer-friendly platform. This allows enterprises like BeeHealthy to embed trusted network capabilities directly into their applications at scale.

Technical Implementation

The integration replaces manual SMS verification with a silent number verification system that operates in the background. According to the companies, this process typically takes less than a second, enhancing both speed and security during log-in and booking phases.

Beyond basic verification, BeeHealthy will embed several other Network as Code APIs:

• SIM Swap/Number Recycling: Prevents account takeover fraud and maintains up-to-date customer registries.
• Location Verification: Supports appointment management and reduces missed appointments.
• KYC Match: Validates new user identities against trusted network data during onboarding in select markets.

The firms are also exploring Quality on Demand capabilities to support latency-sensitive services such as video consultations.

Strategic Context

Shkumbin Hamiti, VP of Network Monetization Platform at Nokia, stated that the collaboration demonstrates how network capabilities can become commercial services creating value across the ecosystem. He noted the model’s applicability to other regulated sectors including finance, mobility, and digital commerce.

Oskari Eskola, CEO of BeeHealthy, emphasized that digital healthcare requires simple yet secure access. Integrating Nokia’s technology strengthens trust for the providers and insurers served by the platform.

This agreement follows momentum shown at MWC26, where Nokia announced an expanding list of partnerships in programmable networks. For telecom operators, it represents a new monetizable enterprise use case for network APIs.

Nokia Corporation transferred 3,635,260 of its own shares to participants in its equity-based incentive plans on August 27, 2026. The transfer was executed without consideration, fulfilling the company's obligations under the plan rules.

The issuance aligns with a resolution passed by Nokia's Board of Directors on October 2, 2025, which authorized the use of treasury shares to settle commitments to incentive plan participants.

Shareholding Impact

Following the transfer, Nokia's holding of its own shares stands at 83,991,222. This reduction in treasury stock reflects the settlement of specific employee compensation liabilities rather than a change in total issued share capital.

What the Numbers Show

The transfer represents approximately 4.2% of the remaining treasury share balance (83,991,222 shares). This indicates a structured approach to utilizing held shares for compensation, reducing the company's direct ownership stake while maintaining a significant buffer of 83.9 million shares for future potential settlements or corporate actions.