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India emerging as ‘perfect digital platform’ for AI, says Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden

Beyond cost optimisation, AI will also help telecom operators unlock new revenue opportunities through autonomous and differentiated services, Ekudden tells Moneycontol

Ericsson deepens India R&D focus, expands IIT Madras collaboration to drive AI-powered 5G and 6G

India’s rapid 5G rollout and leadership in areas such as standalone networks and fixed wireless access — now with over 10 million 5G FWA connections — have accelerated Ericsson’s R&D momentum in the country.

Data boom makes India vital growth engine, strategic operational hub, says Ericsson CEO

Amid uncertainty and tariff pressures, Ericsson is leaning on flexibility rather than forecasts, CEO Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol

Ericsson CEO foresees India upswing after AGR relief for Vodafone Idea, downplays layoff impact 

Operating conditions in India are set to improve from the previous year, even as the industry transitions beyond the peak of its record 5G rollout cycle, Börje Ekholm tells Moneycontrol

Davos 2026: Tariffs are the new normal, but Ericsson has flexibility, says CEO Börje Ekholm

Ericsson's diverse manufacturing footprint has limited the impact of geopolitics on the company so far, says CEO Börje Ekholm

Davos 2026: India one of Ericsson's most important markets, employs 25,000 people in the country, says CEO Börje Ekholm

With three private operators and surging data usage, India offers scale and technology leadership, Ekholm says.

Davos 2026: Ericsson job cuts reflect long-term industry reality, says CEO Börje Ekholm

The telecom equipment market has remained flat for two decades, forcing continuous efficiency moves, Ekholm says.

India’s early push toward 6G will help shape global standards: Ericsson CTO Erik Ekudden

In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ekudden said India’s rapid 5G rollout — among the fastest and most extensive globally — has already positioned the country strongly for the next generation of networks.

Why China is pushing Nokia and Ericsson out of its telecom networks

China has tightened restrictions on European telecom firms Nokia and Ericsson, subjecting them to lengthy national security reviews, reducing their market share to 4% in 2024, and boosting Chinese rivals like Huawei.

BSNL partners Ericsson, Nokia, Qualcomm and Cisco to boost 5G, AI, and digital skills

Under the agreement with Ericsson India, the partners will set up an Ericsson 5G Centre of Excellence at BRBRAITT, offering hands-on training and online learning under the Ericsson Educate Program for more than 2,000 students annually.

Ericsson to add over 150 engineers in Bengaluru as it expands ASIC R&D capabilities in India

The Bengaluru expansion is part of Ericsson’s global strategy, underpinned by $5 billion in annual research and development (R&D) investments

Airtel awards multi-year nationwide managed services deal to Ericsson

Coming close on the heels of their collaboration on Airtel’s 5G Core, the new agreement will see Ericsson manage Airtel’s pan-India network through its centralized NOC

Ericsson backs India as a telecom manufacturing hub, says Vodafone Idea making serious comeback efforts

A senior executive said Ericsson plans to fully localise the production of passive antennas by June 2025, laying the foundation for increased value addition and exports

Ericsson’s CEO Börje Ekholm: 5G monetisation needs fixing before 6G push

While the commercial deployment of 6G is expected around 2030 and standardisation efforts are set to begin next year, Ekholm cautioned that the telecom sector is still in the early stages of its 5G journey.

Ericsson CEO sees India as 5G innovation hotspot via Aduna tie-up with Jio, Airtel

In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ericsson’s global CEO and President Börje Ekholm said the company is well-positioned to replicate global success in India by leveraging Aduna, its newly formed joint venture focused on network APIs (Application Programming Interface)

MC Exclusive: Ericsson Global CEO bats for stronger Vodafone Idea, sees long term prospects for the Swedish giant in India

Ekholm emphasised Ericsson’s ambition to be a “domestic champion” in India, actively contributing to the local ecosystem by collaborating with telecom operators, universities, startups, and other stakeholders

Maha Kumbh 2025: Jio and Ericsson handled 2 crore voice, 40 crore data requests via 5G network on peak day

Both the companies also set up five on-field war rooms that worked round-the-clock on foot in a ‘no vehicle zone’ to ensure service availability.

After Nokia, Ericsson bags 4G and 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel for India operations

Ericsson will deploy network solutions for to help Airtel customers with wider coverage and enhanced capacity, the company said in a statement.

India must ensure early availability of 6GHz band spectrum for 5G growth and 6G: Ericsson Global CTO

The top technology executive suggested that telecom operators should consider integrating satellite technology into their overall coverage strategies as it is a complementary resource, rather than a competing one

Ericsson expects network densification to drive next phase of growth in India

Ericsson estimates that the data traffic in India will grow from 29 GB per smartphone user per month to 68 GB per smartphone user per month by 2029.

Vodafone Idea stock zooms 8% after firm inks mega $3.6 bn deal with three global network partners

Vodafone Idea has relied on its existing long-term partners, Nokia and Ericsson for its capacity expansion while also onboarding a new partner in the form of Samsung.

Impact of Vodafone Idea preferential share issue to reflect in July-Sep quarter: Ericsson

The company anticipates that the impact of the Vodafone Idea transaction, in which it took an equity stake to settle outstanding accounts receivables, will be recognized in the third quarter.

India’s 5G subscriptions to reach 840 mn by 2029, says Ericsson study

India has made large-scale mid-band deployments, covering over 90 percent of the population by the end of 2023 with 5G penetration reaching 10 percent.

Ericsson India in talks with Vodafone Idea for a 5G deal: India MD

Nitin Bansal said that the Swedish telecom gear maker is bullish on the Indian market, which continues to see its 5G network expand. However, he expects the rollout pace to slow down this year following the rapid deployment by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.

Ericsson mulls telecom equipment export from India in future; expects 5G use cases to emerge locally

Ericsson India Managing Director Nitin Bansal, at a company’s event to showcase 5G technology, said the company is actively engaging with academia, partners, and ecosystem players to develop relevant India-specific use cases.