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Ericsson Year in Review 2025: Part One – January to June

The growth and potential future development of AI across all aspects of working and private life was a top recurring news theme around the world in 2025. AI was also a common and growing theme in Ericsson news output as the company documented continuing evidence of technological prowess, industry leadership, 5G and global connectivity strength, sustainability. Here’s the first of our 2025 Year in Review from January to June.

DEC 19, 2025

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January: Innovating globally

AI was in focus from the start of the year with the launch of the generative AI-based NetCloud Assistant, a virtual expert designed to simplify enterprise 5G network administration.

January also saw a major collaborative industry milestone in Brussels, Belgium, when Ericsson and Nokia joined forces to organize a one-of-a-kind CEOs-led New Industrial Ambition for Europe summit. The groundbreaking initiative focused on mobilizing digitalization across the continent by creating a more supportive regulatory environment and attracting investment for Europe’s technological future.

Ericsson was selected by Three UK to build its next-generation cloud-native core network. , Three said it expected to more than triple its core capacity to 9 terabits per second as a result.

In Bangladesh, Ericsson and Grameenphone signed a strategic IT transformation deal to drive AI-enabled digitalization. Powered by one of the largest catalog-driven charging and mediation platforms in the world, the partnership will enable Grameenphone to launch innovative customer offerings with speed.

Ericsson collaborated with Telstra and MediaTek, setting new benchmarks in 5G connectivity by achieving a peak downlink speed of 9.4 gigabits per second (Gbps) on its live commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network.

To boost open-source AI research, Ericsson introduced Cognitive Labs with a strong focus on advanced technologies such as graph neural networks, active learning, and large-scale language models. Ericsson also partnered with the SailGP F50 catamaran fleet teams to equip them with high-quality 5G connectivity.

As January closed, Ericsson announced a major advancement in telecoms by integrating CommScope’s OneCell radio solution and Corning’s 5G Enterprise Radio Access Network with the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform. The move will significantly improve mobile operators’ ability to manage subscribers’ connection experience in diverse environments.

February: Redefining 5G excellence

In February, Ericsson showcased a strong lineup of advancements and partner-led initiatives, shaping the future of 5G evolution. Ericsson partnered with Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to launch 5G Advanced technology on DNB’s network, positioning it as one of the first networks to deploy this capability. Additionally, Ericsson, Telstra, and Qualcomm achieved record-breaking 5G uplink speeds, setting new standards for innovation.

Aduna, a venture between Ericsson and global telecom enterprises, strengthened its leadership in the network application programming interface (API) ecosystem by announcing partnerships with Sinch and Infobip to solidify the network API ecosystem and to drive demand and innovation in the adoption of network API, respectively. Aduna also announced the KDDI Corporation as an equity partner to accelerate global adoption and innovation of common network APIs.

In parallel, Ericsson launched the Cradlepoint X20 5G Router, bringing enterprise-class fixed wireless access (FWA) connectivity to small and medium-sized as well as home-based businesses, temporary sites, and remote workers.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) upgraded industrial connectivity at its Solihull plant in the UK by leveraging Ericsson Private 5G. The cutting-edge technology will provide core business applications, such as vision systems, IoT sensors, and production tools, for Range Rover production.

Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Ericsson expanded its portfolio with seven new energy-efficient and high-performing massive-multiple input and multiple output (MIMO) and remote radios, indoor 5G solutions, and new open fronthaul products called Radio Access Network (RAN) Connect. These products deliver energy savings of up to 30 percent and contribute to a sustainable network evolution.

Ericsson, in association with Dell Technologies and Red Hat, carried out proofs of concept to validate the integration of cloud RAN management with the O2 interface.

As part of a transformative four-year deal, Ericsson announced the provision of d next-generation Open RAN-ready hardware solutions to upgrade Telstra’s RAN. In the Asia-Pacific region, Telstra will become the first to benefit from a high-performing, programmable network with Ericsson’s 5G Advanced capabilities.

To secure network performance during data surges, Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom introduced AI-powered digital twin technology to stabilize network management. The solution will combine Ericsson Site Digital Twin with Ericsson Network Intelligence and generative AI. Additionally, industry leaders successfully advanced 5G slicing automation, embarking on a significant journey to accelerate industrial digitalization.

In India, long-term partners Ericsson and Bharti Airtel signed a new agreement to deploy Ericsson’s 5G Core network offerings, enabling Airtel’s transition to a commercially live, full-scale 5G SA network over time.

March: MWC Barcelona in focus

In March, Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend their partnership on AI-RAN integration. Ericsson also conducted its first cloud RAN call by utilizing Intel’s state-of-the-art processors and Dell’s server technologies.

In Barcelona, Ericsson’s President and CEO, Börje Ekholm, opened Ericsson’s MWC 2025. He emphasized the importance of mobile connectivity, not just as a tool for enabling AI and cloud technologies, but as a driver of global digitalization. He highlighted Ericsson’s continuous research and development (R&D) investments in creating high-performing, programmable networks that empower real-time applications and innovative connectivity solutions.

At MWC, Ericsson announced a new collaboration to spearhead 6G R&D: at Türk Telekom’s 6G R&D and Innovation Laboratories, both companies will jointly participate in the SafeRoute-6G project, focusing on safe transformation using 6G technology. Ericsson also signed an MoU with Turkcell to collaborate on generative AI solutions across Turkcell’s networks and operations.

Additionally, Ericsson entered into a 5G Advanced cooperation agreement with Chunghwa Telecom to accelerate 5G SA adoption, unlock new revenue streams, and lay the groundwork for 6G evolution.

Telkomsel and Ericsson established a strategic alliance to introduce Far Edge Core solutions, promoting talent development focused on 5G technology, AI-driven networks, cloud-native architecture, and related digital innovations during the MWC.

Beyond MWC, Ericsson, in collaboration with T-Mobile and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., launched extended reality (XR) trials on T-Mobile’s San Diego 5G commercial network in a bid to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in the telecom industry.

Meanwhile, Ericsson built an innovative 5G-powered communication model with China Mobile Hebei, to address issues in the Yutian Town district in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China, to boost smart tourism, while also successfully testing the 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) technology in the FWA network with NBN Co. and Qualcomm.

In New Zealand, Ericsson signed a multi-year contract with One New Zealand to modernize the company’s core network and successfully deploy advanced 5G capabilities, enabling energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.

Ericsson formalized two more agreements in March. In a MoU, Ericsson and DNB announced a partnership to accelerate Malaysia’s digital transformation through 5G and 5G Advanced technology, while Ericsson and CelcomDigi signed a deal to bolster Malaysia’s digital transformation by accelerating 5G adoption in Malaysia’s oil and gas industry.

In India, Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel announced their research collaboration to explore XR, digital twin technologies, and AI in the manufacturing sector and leverage the power of 5G and 5G Advanced.

The month concluded with Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. establishing a strategic partnership toward 2030, which sets the stage for technological advancements in AI, cloud RAN, XR, and 6G.

April: Impactful global alliances

In April, Ericsson strengthened its global collaborations by partnering with Boliden and IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute to advance circular electronic waste management in the telecom industry, aiming toward a zero-emission Swedish industry. Meanwhile, Ericsson and some of the UK’s largest broadband and mobile connectivity companies signed a joint letter, as part of the Digital Connectivity Forum initiative, to urge suppliers to reduce carbon emissions by adopting voluntary minimum standards.

In the Netherlands, Ericsson helped Odido deliver a best-in-class 5G network performance by setting new standards for speed, consistency, and user experience. Opensignal, the leading benchmarking organization, recognized these efforts by awarding Ericsson in all 14 measured categories.

In Malaysia, Ericsson and CelcomDigi signed an MoU to drive AI-driven network analytics to optimize CelcomDigi’s network operations, improving network experience to its customers.

April also brought celebratory news for Ericsson. Ericsson’s Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network and Intelligent Deployment were honored with the iF Design Award 2025 in the Service Design and User Experience (UX) categories, respectively. Additionally, Ericsson was named the Google Cloud Partner of the Year in addition to receiving the 2025 Google Cloud Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for Telecommunications, for the third consecutive year.

Ericsson launched its new wireless-first architecture that combines Cradlepoint E400, new local area network switches and access points, and NetCloud Manager, delivering AI-driven connectivity foundation for enterprises.

Ericsson teamed up with Vodafone and A1 Group to successfully set up the first 5G SA international roaming connection between Vodafone Germany and A1 Bulgaria, to enhance the responsiveness and reliability of roaming services for enterprises with multi-market operations.

In India, Ericsson established local passive antenna manufacturing in collaboration with VVDN Technologies, adding to Ericsson’s global manufacturing network, including Mexico, Romania, and China.

In Belgium, Ericsson and Proximus collaborated to supply advanced 4G and 5G indoor coverage to meet increasing data needs and enhance mobile user experience.

April ended with Ericsson announcing a significant EUR 200 million, three-year investment for a research, development, and innovation project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland.

May: Investing for the future

In May, Ericsson extended its partnership with Magenta Telekom by successfully transitioning Magenta’s billing solution to the cloud-native Ericsson Billing, and offering comprehensive systems integration and migration services.

In a field test carried out at Taipei City Mall in Taipei, Taiwan, Ericsson and Taiwanese communications service providers (CSPs) reinforced the capability of the shopping center’s multi-operator 5G Radio Dot System to transform indoor connectivity and improve mobile experiences.

Ericsson also successfully deployed Vodafone’s advanced solutions to offer best-in-class network connectivity. Ericsson installed five of its advanced Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) solutions in the 1,400-meter-long Arlinger Tunnel in Germany, helping Vodafone give its customers seamless coverage. In India, Vi (Vodafone Idea) deployed Ericsson’s high-performing Massive MIMO radios to launch its 5G service in the Delhi National Capital Region.

Ericsson committed to investing in Japan’s connectivity ecosystem through R&D, creating up to 300 telecoms jobs in the country. In Sweden, Ericsson, AstraZeneca, SAAB, SEB, and Wallenberg Investments AB announced plans to build a Swedish AI factory to offer secure, sovereign compute access to industry partners.

As May ended, Ericsson headquarters in Stockholm hosted the European Commission’s technology commissioner, Henna Virkkunen, as part of a fact-finding mission regarding how Europe can address digitalization challenges.

June: Advancing with purpose

Ericsson and Telstra announced the commercial deployment of the AIR 3284, the world’s first 5G triple-band frequency division duplex massive MIMO radio that promises transformative coverage, capacity, and performance. The company also signed a multi-year Managed Services contract with Bharti Airtel in India.

In recognition of Ericsson’s dedication to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, the company was honored with FutureNet World’s Network Sustainability Award for its 5G Advanced Automated Energy Saver feature.

In collaboration with Google, Ericsson launched Ericsson On-Demand to deliver core network services as a true software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to CSPs. Completely managed by Ericsson, the platform is built with Google Cloud to gain leverage from AI infrastructure and Google Kubernetes Engine.

Ericsson entered a new agreement with Optus to deliver EAS solutions to drive Optus’ operational needs. Ericsson also partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support the evolution of autonomous networks using agentic AI.

Ericsson ranked as a leader in the ABI Research report on distributed antenna system/distributed radio system vendors, securing the highest positions in both innovation and implementation categories. Ericsson was also recognized as a forefront leader in Frost & Sullivan’s Frost Radar: 5G Network Infrastructure, 2025 report for the fifth year running.

Orange Group selected Ericsson to automate the creation of advanced 5G services for enterprises and subscribers across its European affiliates.

Ericsson announced the expansion of its Business and Operations Support Systems (OSS/BSS) portfolio to support CSPs globally for innovation as they introduce new services and revenue streams utilizing AI, intents, and autonomous networks.

The company also launched two high-performance antennas for mission-critical applications at the Critical Communications World event in Belgium. In other mission-critical communications news, Ericsson and Telia Sweden partnered with the Swedish Armed Forces to explore maximizing 5G capabilities for national defense and NATO commitments. And In Germany we announced that rail passengers are set to get high speed internet – gigabit connectivity during journeys thanks to a joint research project known as “Gigabit Innovation Track XT” (GINT XT).

Ericsson’s Kista Imagine Studio continued to host high-profile visitors to hear how 5G can drive digital economies. India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, and European Commission Commissioner for International Partnerships, Josef Síkela, were among the VIP guests who received dedicated tours in June. National digitalization was also on the agenda when Ericsson addressed and met leading political, regulatory and business figures at Sweden’s prestigious Almedalen event on the island of Gotland.

Ericsson achieved the first global verification of Level 4 autonomous operations in a telecom scenario, as verified by TM Forum standards.

The company completed a cloud RAN 5G call using the HPE ProLiant Compute DL110 Gen12 server, powered by Intel Xeon 6 or system-on-chip.

The June 2025 edition of Ericsson’s Mobiity Report led with a 5G Fixed Wireless Access focus, revealing that more than half of all service providers globally who offer fixed wireless access now do so with speed-based monetization benefits enhanced by 5G.

In India, Ericsson announced the expansion of R&D to enhance capabilities in application-specific integrated circuit development, and also revealed a major step forward in its India-based operations with the release of its first antenna model manufactured in India for global export.

June ended with a tech achievement in partnership with Finnish communications service provider Elisa and MediaTek. The partners set a new benchmark in the European telecom industry by achieving download speeds of up to 8 Gbps in a live 5G Standalone (5G SA) network in Jorvas, Kirkkonummi, Finland.

That’s it for the first part of our 2025 news round-up.

Stay tuned for part two of Ericsson’s Year in Review 2025, from July to December, which will be published before the end of the year.

Thanks for following Ericsson News in 2025. Best wishes from all at Ericsson to our followers in the media and beyond for the end-of-year holiday period.