A Nokia phone ordered in 2010 was delivered 16 years later… In a viral video, the man explained the unusual reason for the delay

While many brands of phones are available in the market today, there was a time when Nokia phones dominated the mobile world. Smartphones weren’t common back then. In that era, Nokia phones were known for their robust build, reliability, and long battery life.

Now, a news story related to one of these phones has surfaced, and it’s quite surprising. Apparently, a Nokia phone was ordered in 2010, but the delivery was made 16 years later. A video of this incident is going viral, in which the person explains how such a delay in delivery occurred.

Phone ordered in 2010 delivered 16 years later
Over time and with advancements in technology, Nokia’s dominance gradually faded. However, their phones are still remembered for their durability. Now, a story from Libya has brought Nokia phones back into the spotlight. A mobile store there placed a large order for Nokia phones in 2010.

Civil war broke out in Libya the very next day
However, a civil war broke out in Libya the following year. The situation became so bad that the order couldn’t be processed and remained stuck. The person who placed the order had almost forgotten about it. But the company kept it safe. The order was stored securely in a warehouse for about 16 years.

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The company remembered the order
When the situation in the country improved slightly, the company delivered the order to the same store. When the shopkeeper opened the package, he was both happy and surprised at the same time and started laughing. He called this moment historic. This video was shared on social media and quickly went viral.

Video going viral on social media
Nokia phones were known for their durability. This is why many people showed interest in buying one after watching this video. The video was shared on Instagram by an account named ashlil.ladkaog. Many people are commenting on the video after watching it.

One person wrote, “At least they kept their promise, this is a great example of work ethic.” Another wrote, “Back then it was just a mobile phone, but now it’s a memory, a treasure, a rare item. That’s why its value is much higher.”