Ericsson

Ericsson is a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm. It designs and sells telecommunications equipment and services for mobile and fixed networks and provides software, cloud, and professional services to communications service providers.

Founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson, the company began as a repair and manufacturing shop for telegraph equipment in Stockholm. It expanded into telephones and switchgear and grew into a global supplier of network infrastructure. Over the 20th century it became one of the leading vendors of mobile and fixed-network equipment and services and is commonly associated with the development of wireless communications technologies.

Today Ericsson develops and markets a range of products and services, including radio access networks, core networks, transport and service platforms, and software for analytics, automation, and operations support systems. Its offerings cover network design, rollout, integration, and managed services, as well as digital services such as cloud-based platforms, network automation, and security. The company participates in international standards development for mobile communications, notably in 3GPP for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, and maintains partnerships with operators and system integrators globally.

Ericsson operates worldwide with customers across the telecommunications industry and maintains research and development activities in multiple countries. It is publicly traded and has a long-standing role in enabling mobile and fixed connectivity, network transformation, and the deployment of next-generation communications infrastructure.