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40% of fans attending live events say they'd pay a premium for guaranteed connectivity. 📊 That's a commercial signal, not a consumer preference. Public 5G now serves more than 100 sports and entertainment venues in the US. At the 2025 American football final, 5G traffic ran 3:1 ahead of Wi-Fi, with Wi-Fi volumes dropping by half. The shift to 5G as primary venue access is under way. For communications service providers, the business case runs deeper than fan experience. Venue revenues represent 27-57% of total income for professional sports leagues. Five operational touch points (parking, ticketing, security screening, food and drink, merchandise) all depend on reliable, low-latency connectivity to protect that income. 🏟️ Private 5G and network slicing are the architecture that makes differentiated service delivery possible at venue scale. Ericsson's Connected Sports and Entertainment 2026 report maps the evidence and the path forward, from fragmented wireless infrastructure to hybrid public/private 5G. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e6vpJ3Se 👇 #Ericsson #5G #ConnectedSports #DifferentiatedConnectivity #NetworkSlicing

When the crowd surges, quality beats peak speed. ✅ At a global racing event in Japan, SoftBank ran a real‑world 5G Standalone (SA) trial with five network slices on one shared network, serving fans, payments, and live broadcast at the same time. 🏎️ 🎯 The challenge: meet different needs in the same place without hurting the baseline experience. 🔎 The approach: build headroom, then apply intelligent control. Massive MIMO and added millimeter‑wave (mmWave) capacity raised the floor. Closed‑loop automation with per‑minute visibility tuned quality as traffic shifted. 📢 What the validation revealed: premium use cases and general attendees can coexist. 5G SA users saw clear uplink and downlink gains compared to 2025; payment terminals stayed responsive, and broadcast uplink was delivered via mmWave. For CSPs, capacity and control together unlock quality-based connectivity. 👉 Explore the full story in our Mobility Report article: https://lnkd.in/eBTnx6YP #Ericsson #MobilityReport #NetworkSlicing #5G #5GStandalone #Networks

As India accelerates its digital transformation, innovation will play a critical role in shaping a more connected, sustainable and inclusive future. At Ericsson, we're committed to contributing to India's digital agenda by accelerating the adoption of 5G and helping build a stronger 5G ecosystem. Now, we're inviting the next generation of innovators to be part of that journey. Have an idea to transform lives in India through 5G connectivity? We'll help you scale it for impact. Join the Ericsson Innovation Challenge and bring your ideas to life. Applications are now open 👇 https://lnkd.in/dRf74C-X #EricssonInnovationChallenge #Innovation #5G #DigitalIndia TiE IAN Group, India Mobile Congress

Autonomous Networks require more than AI-powered automation. As network complexity grows, CSPs face a critical challenge: how to increase the speed of change without increasing operational risk. In a new industry perspective co-authored by Ericsson and Telstra we explore why layering AI onto existing automation frameworks is not enough to achieve Level 4+ autonomy. In the absence of AI, networks are more susceptible to errors, which can impact service quality and overall performance. This creates what the paper calls the fragility trap: the risk associated with change leads to manual governance, slower releases, overprovisioning and rising costs. The paper outlines a different path, built on: ✅ Intent-driven operations ✅ A machine-interpretable knowledge plane ✅ Agentic AI operating within trusted guardrails ✅ Decision-safe autonomy at machine speed This shift is about more than operational efficiency. It enables CSPs to accelerate innovation, improve resilience, optimize resource utilization, and create new outcome-based business opportunities. 📖 Learn why the future of Autonomous Networks depends on intent, knowledge, and trust, not just more automation in the paper: https://lnkd.in/e4WRvQ33 #AutonomousNetworks #NetworkEvolution #AI #Ericsson

Explore the journey toward differentiated connectivity. 💡 Our handbook guides communication service providers (CSPs) on how to get started and evolve their networks for efficient service differentiation. 👉 Now available with all 4 chapters packed with insights and examples, the handbook highlights: 1️⃣ how to evolve toward differentiated connectivity 2️⃣ unlocking value with evolving business models 3️⃣ building performance levels in practice 4️⃣ monetizing and scaling Delivering connectivity services with consistent performance is a value that CSPs can't miss. Differentiated connectivity is turning 5G Standalone capabilities into unique user experiences. 📘 Read all 4 chapters and start your journey now: https://lnkd.in/e8Yc8_XM #Ericsson #DifferentiatedConnectivity #5G

Our second quarter highlights disciplined execution, robust cash returns 📊 and real-world AI breakthroughs. Our key Q2 results include: 📈 Adjusted gross margin of 48.4%, driven by solid operational execution and improved Mobile Networks performance. 💰 Strong net cash position fueling continued investments and shareholder returns; SEK 8.2 billion returned in Q2. 🕹️ Real AI innovation in action: we demonstrated AI-enabled drone sensing and tracking using existing cell towers at a major global sporting event in Texas. What's next? ➡️ Our portfolio transformation positions us to lead the emerging AI-connectivity wave. Building on our mobile network expertise, we've strategically expanded into adjacent high-growth markets. As AI moves beyond the digital realm into physical applications, Ericsson is positioned at the forefront. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eA4FYE6X

Ericsson Day Taiwan 2026: Entering new horizons together 💫 The next wave of digitalization is being driven by AI, cloud and mobile—three cornerstone technologies that are reshaping industries and redefining what networks need to deliver. As AI becomes increasingly embedded across every sector, mobile networks are evolving from enabling connectivity to powering intelligent experiences. At Ericsson Day Taiwan 2026, we were delighted to welcome communications service providers to explore how mobile networks are evolving to create value in the AI era. One message stood out clearly: 5G Standalone is the foundation. By enabling differentiated connectivity, CSPs can move beyond best-effort connectivity to deliver tailored experiences for diverse consumer and enterprise applications, unlocking new business opportunities along the way. At the same time, AI is transforming networks themselves. As networks become increasingly autonomous, operators can improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience while preparing for the next evolution of mobile. Looking ahead, 5G Standalone is the bridge to AI-native 6G, laying the foundation for intelligent, programmable networks that will power the next generation of innovation. As Ericsson celebrates 150 years of innovation, we look forward to continuing our journey with CSPs in Taiwan, turning network innovation into new opportunities for consumers, enterprises and society. #EricssonDay #Ericsson150 #AI #Cloud #6G

The world's biggest sporting events aren't won by chance. They're built on preparation, precision, and performance. As millions of fans head to stadiums and billions tune in around the world, communications networks are under pressure to deliver flawless experiences. That means keeping fans connected, enabling broadcasters with new production capabilities, helping venues operate more efficiently, and supporting the safety of everyone on site. In his latest blog, Peter Linder explores Ericsson's new Connected Sports and Entertainment 2026 thought leadership report, highlighting five ways advanced 5G capabilities are helping transform the future of live sports and entertainment for fans, venues, media companies, and service providers alike. The final whistle is just the beginning. Read the full blog and see how 5G is helping every stakeholder stay ahead of the game. https://lnkd.in/eWgam6jN #DifferentiatedConnectivity #ConnectedVenue #FanExperience #Ericsson #5G

AT&T and Ericsson have completed a live 5G network sensing demonstration near AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Using existing 5G infrastructure, the demo showed how the network can help detect and track a drone in authorized airspace, adding awareness to connectivity around major venues and critical infrastructure. It’s an important step on the road to 6G, where integrated sensing and communication will help create safer, smarter environments for customers and communities. 🔗 Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/ehcn-DA8

Introducing the next feature in our summer intern series: meet Michelle Werner! Michelle is a Talent & Development Intern on our People team in Plano, TX. She’s currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at The University of Texas at Arlington. This summer, Michelle is eager to learn how talent strategy comes to life within a global organization and gain insight into how people practices drive impact at scale. She’s also looking forward to building meaningful relationships that extend well beyond her internship experience. Watch the video to hear what Michelle is most excited to learn and how she’s embracing growth throughout her journey. Stay tuned as we continue to follow her experience this summer. Interested in exploring opportunities with us? Check out our careers site: https://lnkd.in/engJvKDy #TeamEricsson