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stc Group and Ericsson Sign Multi-Year Deal to Expand 5G Network Across Saudi Arabia
stc group and Ericsson signed a multi-year deal at LEAP 2026 to expand 5G network coverage across Saudi Arabia using new 600 MHz spectrum radios.

Ericsson and Mobily Launch ICT Skills Program for Saudi Youth
Ericsson and Mobily have launched a joint skills development program in Saudi Arabia, offering digital training and mentorship for youth in the ICT sector.

Ericsson Presents 5G Advanced and AI Network Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh
Ericsson will showcase 5G Advanced, AI automation, and mission-critical connectivity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.

Saudi Arabia Deploys AI to Optimize Hajj Telecom Networks
Saudi Arabia is deploying artificial intelligence and 5G technologies to optimize telecom networks during the Hajj season, ensuring reliable connectivity for millions of pilgrims.

Mobily and Ericsson Mark 20 Years of Hajj Connectivity Partnership
Mobily and Ericsson have expanded 5G capacity and deployed AI-based automation to support pilgrim connectivity during the Hajj 2026 season.

Nokia and Ericsson Take Steps to Advance AI Networking and Operations
Nokia opens an AI Networking Innovation Lab in California while Ericsson partners with SAP to overhaul operations using AI, marking concrete steps toward practical AI deployment.

Telstra and Ericsson Collaborate on 6G Research with AI-Native Focus
Telstra and Ericsson collaborate on 6G AI-native architecture development, combining research facilities in Sweden and Australia to advance next-generation network technology.

Optus and Ericsson Complete SA 5G Aggregation Trial on Live Network
Optus and Ericsson completed a trial combining 180MHz of spectrum across multiple bands on a live 5G network, reaching peak speeds of 3.4Gb/s downlink. The operator plans to roll out the capability across Sydney and Melbourne within 12 to 18 months.

Ericsson and Saudi Arabia Expand Digital Infrastructure Partnership
The Ericsson Saudi Arabia partnership expands its digital infrastructure scope, focusing on 5G networks, cloud services, and artificial intelligence investments in the Kingdom.

SKT and Ericsson Partner on 6G Research Through 2031, While SoftBank Cuts Antenna Power Use
SK Telecom and Ericsson signed a joint 6G and 5G research agreement running through 2031. Separately, SoftBank and AGC reported antenna simplification that cuts base station power use by up to one-eighth.

Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture Expand Collaboration to Accelerate Private 5G Adoption in North America
Ericsson and Future Technologies Venture have expanded their collaboration to accelerate private 5G adoption across North American manufacturing, logistics, energy, and transport sectors.

Aduna Expands Network API Ecosystem at MWC 2026, Reaching 40 Mobile Operators
Aduna reported major ecosystem growth at MWC 2026, partnering with 15 providers and expanding network API coverage to 40 mobile operators across 13 countries.

Ericsson CEO Says Standalone 5G Is Essential for the AI Era at MWC 2026
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm said at MWC 2026 that standalone 5G is now essential to support AI-driven applications at scale. Singtel CEO Yuen Kuan Moon highlighted network slicing as a new revenue opportunity across multiple industries.

SoftBank Unveils Telco AI Cloud Platform at MWC26 Barcelona
SoftBank Corp unveiled its Telco AI Cloud platform at MWC26 Barcelona, integrating distributed GPU resources and AI-RAN orchestration to transform telecom networks into AI-native infrastructures.

Ericsson and Mastercard Launch Collaboration for Global Money Movement
Ericsson and Mastercard collaborate to integrate fintech platforms for easier money movement. The deal targets unbanked populations starting in the Middle East.

Half of Saudi Consumers Willing to Pay for Guaranteed 5G Network Performance
New Ericsson ConsumerLab study finds half of Saudi consumers willing to pay for guaranteed 5G network performance, with assured quality accounting for 53% of mobile plan decisions.

Ericsson Forms Partnership with Mistral AI for Telecom Applications
Ericsson and Mistral AI announced a partnership to develop AI solutions for telecom networks. The collaboration targets automation and 6G research.

Ericsson and specialized by stc Sign MoU to Advance Mission-Critical Connectivity for Public Safety
Ericsson and specialized by stc sign MoU to develop advanced mission-critical connectivity for Saudi Arabia’s first responders and public safety ecosystem.

Ericsson to lay technical 6G groundwork in new Hexa-X project
Hexa-X, the new European 6G flagship research project, brings together a strong consortium of major ICT, industry and academic stakeholders to lay 6G groundwork and set the direction for future research and standardization focus areas. A new European 6G flagship research project, Hexa-X, will begin on January 1, 2021, with a focus on developing the vision for future 6G […]

Webinar Invitation: The Latest Ericsson Mobility Report, featuring the Middle East and Africa forecasts amidst a new reality imposed by COVID-19
Four out of every ten mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be for 5G, according to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report. Ericsson is cordially inviting you to participate in an exclusive webinar where our experts will share the latest trends and insights, highlighted in the newest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report and […]

Ericsson again selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
Ericsson is one of the top-ranked companies within its industry group in the highly respected evaluation of sustainability-driven, publicly listed companies. The results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) were announced on November 13, 2020 and showed Ericsson as one of the top-ranked companies within its industry group: technology, hardware and equipment. The […]

More than 1 billion people will have access to 5G coverage by the end of 2020
Pace of introducing new 5G functionality has increased in 2020 in both the network and device domains, despite uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic 220 million global 5G subscriptions forecast by end of 2020, with China accounting for 175 million of those – or almost 80 percent Fixed wireless access (FWA) is now offered by […]
