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Patent wars bite into profit margins at Nokia and Ericsson
Telecom equipment vendors Nokia and Ericsson both saw profit margins clobbered by ongoing patent battles which offset strong demand for 5G equipment. Read more…
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Indian telcos will quickly monetize 5G investments: Ericsson
Ericsson’s regional boss said that Indian telcos will be able to quickly monetise 5G-related investments with the “timely” launch of commercial 5G services. Read more…
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Network superiority to be key 5G selling point in India
A new Ericsson ConsumerLab report says 5G network superiority will be a key driver for consumer loyalty in India as mobile users seek the best experience. Read more…
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Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung secure 5G deals in India
Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung have managed to secure 5G equipment deals from India’s top two telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Read more…
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5G from space? Ericsson, Thales and Qualcomm are working on that
Ericsson, Thales and Qualcomm plan to work jointly to develop a satellite-driven 5G network to improve terrestrial connectivity. Read more…
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Ericsson is quitting Russia, expects $95m hit on Q1 results
Ericsson is suspending its Russia business indefinitely, and will record a $95m provision in Q1 to cover related costs. Read more…
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Ericsson CEO, CFO defendants in lawsuit over Iraq dealings
Ericsson, its CFO and CEO, named as defendants in a US class-action lawsuit for misleading investors about the company’s dealings in Iraq. Read more…
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Ericsson says internal investigation reveals compliance breaches in Iraq
Ericsson said an internal investigation in 2019 found breaches of its compliance rules in Iraq, including corruption-related misconduct. Read more…
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Ericsson’s Ekholm says cheap spectrum key to faster 5G rollouts in India
Ericsson Group chief Börje Ekholm said India’s TRAI must make 5G spectrum affordable to enable commercial service launches sooner. Read more…
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Ericsson sues Apple over 5G patent royalties (yes, again)
Ericsson has filed another set of patent infringement lawsuits against Apple over royalty payment for use of 5G wireless patents in iPhones. Read more…
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Vodafone Idea looks beyond the usual vendor suspects for 5G gear
Vodafone Idea is reportedly talking with non-traditional telecom vendors for its upcoming 5G network rollouts, mainly to save costs. Read more…
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Ericsson forks out $6.2 billion for Vonage to boost 5G chops
Ericsson agrees to buy cloud communications firm Vonage in a $6.2 billion all-cash deal in a move to broaden its 5G portfolio. Read more…
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Ericsson plans to reduce operations in China after suffering big sales drop
Ericsson plans to reduce its operations in China after suffering a big sales drop in the market due to retaliation for Sweden’s ban on Huawei Read more…
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Ericsson and Singtel power up Singapore’s 5G enterprise ecosystem
Ericsson and Singtel have partnered to accelerate 5G adoption across multiple industries and deploy advanced 5G solutions in Singapore. Read more…
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Ericsson to support Malaysia’s digital transformation with 5G deployment
Malaysia and its economy are poised to benefit from a 10-year 5G partnership between Ericsson and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB). Read more…
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Ericsson earnings stalled by the great 5G wall of China
Sweden’s Ericsson reported strong sales of 5G equipment in most markets but these were offset by a decline in sales in mainland China. Read more…
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Ericsson says Indian telcos continue to invest in network amid pandemic
Ericsson said that India’s telecom operators continue to expand their network to address the growing capacity needs amid the ongoing pandemic Read more…
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Majority of 5G users dissatisfied with bundled apps and services
About 70% of users are dissatisfied with the apps and services bundled with their 5G plans, according to a study by Ericsson ConsumerLab. Read more…
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Global telecom vendors, EMS players preparing ‘Make in India’ plans
European telecom vendors Ericsson and Nokia have expressed their intention to expand existing manufacturing operations in India. Read more…
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Nokia, Ericsson, ZTE want BSNL to clear dues; seek govt intervention
European and Chinese gear vendors said the ongoing network-related dues issue with BSNL would dent India’s image as an investment destination Read more…