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Ericsson

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Networking & Telecom · Stockholm, Sweden · Est. 1876
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$26.4B
Valuation
$22.5B
Revenue
98k+
Employees
1876
Founded

Ericsson is a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company that provides 5G infrastructure, radio access networks, and managed services to mobile operators worldwide. It serves over 100 countries and connects more than 3.5 billion subscribers through its network equipment and software platforms.

Recent Press
5 items
Press Release·2026-01-23
Ericsson Q4 2025 Net Income Rises to SEK 8.6 Billion, Up from SEK 4.9 Billion Year Prior
Ericsson reported Q4 2025 net income of SEK 8.6 billion, ninth consecutive quarter of adjusted EBITA margin expansion, and proposed a dividend of SEK 3.00 per share plus a SEK 15 billion share buyback program.
Award·2025-11-01
Ericsson Tops Omdia RAN Vendors 2025 Market Landscape Report
Ericsson secured the top position in Omdia's Market Landscape RAN Vendors 2025 report, reflecting sustained performance in network quality, innovation, and large-scale 5G deployments across global markets.
Partnership·2025-10-20
T-Mobile Selects Ericsson Charging Evolved for Real-Time Network Monetization
T-Mobile chose Ericsson's Charging Evolved platform and Telco DataOps solution to support real-time, intent-driven monetization, expanding Ericsson's enterprise software footprint in North America.
Partnership·2025-09-10
Ericsson and Vodafone Sign Major Five-Year Programmable Networks Partnership Across Europe
Ericsson was named Vodafone's primary RAN partner across multiple European markets in a five-year programmable networks deal, reinforcing its position as the top-ranked RAN vendor in Omdia's 2025 Market Landscape report.
Product Launch·2025-07-15
Ericsson and Liberty Launch First 5G Standalone Network in Central America
Ericsson and Liberty launched Central America's first 5G standalone mobile network in Costa Rica in 2025, marking a key milestone in regional 5G expansion and Ericsson's growing presence in Latin America.
Company History
9 milestones
Lars Magnus Ericsson founded the company in Stockholm as a telegraph repair workshop; it quickly expanded into manufacturing telephone equipment as Sweden adopted the telephone.

Ericsson Organization Structure & Team

Org Chart
98,000 employees · Click a leader to explore their team
88,500 across 12 departments
Chief Executive Officer
Borje Ekholm
Lars Sandstrom — Departments
· 88500 people across 12 depts

Ericsson Financials, Revenue & Market Share

Annual Revenue
$22.5B
+3% vs prior year
YoY Growth
+3%
From $25.0B to $22.5B
Revenue / Employee
$3M
Annual revenue per full-time employee
Revenue Growth
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
$25.0B
$27.9B
$23.9B
$21.9B
$22.5B
Market Share
Global Telecom Network Equipment
29%
share
Ericsson
29%
Nokia
22%
Huawei
27%
Samsung Networks
8%
ZTE
10%
$1.2T
TAM
$213.0B
SAM
$21.3B
SOM
Revenue Streams
Core Products/Services70%
Value-Added Services20%
Other Revenue10%
Business Units
Core Business70%
Primary product and service delivery
Growth Initiatives20%
New markets and product expansion
Corporate & Admin10%
Central functions and shared services

Ericsson Internal Tools & Processes

Internal Tools
12 departments
Networks R&D12000 people · 3 roles
Standards & Certifications
10 standards
Compliance frameworks, security audits, and quality certifications this company maintains.
Security
ISO 27001
Certified
Ericsson holds ISO 27001 certification across its global operations, ensuring systematic protection of customer network data, software source code, and managed services infrastructure against information security threats.
Regulatory
3GPP Standards
Compliant
Ericsson is a founding contributor to 3GPP, the global standards body for mobile communications. Ericsson radio systems comply with all 3GPP Release 17 and 18 specifications governing 5G NR, NR-U, and RedCap device categories.
Environmental
ISO 14001
Certified
Ericsson holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification and has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with its radio base stations designed to minimize energy consumption per gigabit transmitted.
Regulatory
FCC Compliance
Compliant
All Ericsson radio access network equipment sold in the United States is certified compliant with FCC regulations for radiofrequency emissions, interference limits, and spectrum use across licensed 5G frequency bands.
Quality
ISO 9001
Certified
Ericsson maintains ISO 9001 quality management certification across its global manufacturing, R&D, and service delivery operations, ensuring consistent product quality in the network equipment it ships to over 100 countries.
Privacy
GDPR
Compliant
Ericsson complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation across its cloud software and managed services offerings, implementing data minimization, access controls, and breach notification processes required under GDPR Article 33.
Regulatory
ORAN Alliance
Compliant
Ericsson participates in the O-RAN Alliance and supports open RAN interoperability specifications, enabling operators to deploy disaggregated radio networks with Ericsson RUs alongside third-party software from compliant vendors.
Security
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Compliant
Ericsson aligns its network equipment and managed services security practices with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, critical for serving US federal and defense sector customers seeking telecom infrastructure from trusted vendors.
Safety
SA8000
Compliant
Ericsson adheres to SA8000 social accountability standards across its supply chain, monitoring labor conditions, health and safety, and ethical sourcing of components used in its radio and antenna manufacturing.
Regulatory
CE Marking
Certified
All Ericsson radio equipment deployed in European Union markets carries CE marking, confirming conformity with EU directives on radio equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, and low-voltage electrical safety.

Ericsson Interview Preparation

Interview Prep
Role-specific interview questions and keywords. Select a department, then click any role to prepare.
Networks R&D· 3 roles

Ericsson Products & Competitors

Product Suite
6 products · select one to explore
Networking & Telecom
Networking Hardware
Ericsson Radio System
The world leading 5G radio platform

Ericsson Radio System is the company flagship 5G RAN hardware portfolio, comprising the AIR series Massive MIMO radios, Remote Radio Units, and baseband units that power 5G NR deployments globally. It supports sub-6 GHz, mmWave, and mid-band spectrum across all 3GPP frequency bands and is deployed by over 130 operators worldwide.

Use Cases
Deploying Ericsson AIR 6449 Massive MIMO radios to deliver 5G NR coverage in dense urban mid-band spectrum for a Tier 1 operatorConfiguring dual-connectivity 4G/5G NR on Ericsson Radio System to enable non-standalone 5G for existing LTE subscribersPerforming remote software upgrades on live Ericsson gNodeB units to activate new 5G NR carrier aggregation features
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Key Customers
TMUS
T-Mobile
T
AT&T
VZ
Verizon
Competitive Intelligence
VSNokia AirScale
THEM

Nokia AirScale is a modular 5G RAN radio system offering single-RAN hardware support for 2G through 5G across all frequency bands, with baseband and radio integration for both indoor and outdoor deployments.

EDGE

Ericsson Radio System holds the largest 5G RAN market share with 29% versus Nokia AirScale

VSHuawei RAN
THEM

Huawei provides 5G NR base station equipment including its PowerStar energy-efficient massive MIMO radios and baseband units deployed in Asia, Europe, and emerging markets.

EDGE

Ericsson Radio System is the preferred choice for Western markets where Huawei faces security restrictions

VSSamsung Networks RAN
THEM

Samsung Networks offers 5G NR radio and baseband solutions, growing market share in the US with deployments at T-Mobile and Verizon alongside Ericsson and Nokia.

EDGE

Ericsson Radio System benefits from 50 years of telecom R&D and the largest 5G patent portfolio globally

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