Nokia Said to Mull Alcatel Linkup to Boost Mobile Network

Nokia Oyj, set to become a manufacturer focusing on wireless networks after the sale of its handset business, is evaluating a linkup with France’s Alcatel-Lucent SA, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

The Finnish company is considering options including a combination with Alcatel-Lucent’s mobile-phone networks unit, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are confidential. No talks are under way, said the people. Alcatel-Lucent jumped 6.3 percent in Paris.