Demand for guaranteed 5G opens revenue options for PH telcos
Six in 10 Filipino 5G users want a connection they can count on when they need it most, and 36% are willing to pay extra for that assurance, according to…
Ericsson: PH emerges as 5G growth leader
The Philippines is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s (SEA) fastest-growing 5G markets, as demand for faster mobile internet and wireless broadband continues to grow, according to the latest Ericsson…
Ericsson: More service providers offer 5G plans with guaranteed speeds
More mobile operators are now offering 5G services that guarantee performance for specific uses, according to the November 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report (EMR). These services use 5G Standalone (5G SA)…
Program expands to train more teachers in digital and ICT skills
Ericsson, a telecommunications and network provider, has extended its collaboration with Qualcomm Inc., Smart Communications Inc., the Department of Education-Muntinlupa (DepEd Muntinlupa), and the Philippine Normal University (PNU) for the…
5G boosts inDrive’s operations in the Philippines
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has identified 5G as a key factor in its continued growth in the Philippines, highlighting its impact on operations, safety features, and rider-driver interactions. “5G is essentially…
Ericsson expects wider adoption of 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced technologies
With smartphone users in Southeast Asia expected to see their monthly data usage grow from 19GB in 2024 to 39GB by 2030, networking and telecommunications company Ericsson predicts that more…
Smart, PLDT, Ericsson drive manufacturing innovation with MPN
Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the wireless subsidiary of PLDT, and PLDT Enterprise, the corporate division of PLDT, have teamed up with Ericsson, a telecommunications and networking services provider, to enhance…
PLDT, Smart encourage industry alliances to drive transformation with 5G
PLDT Inc., with its enterprise division and wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, is reinforcing its commitment to driving industry-wide transformation through 5G technology and Network APIs. The telecommunications group has urged…
Ericsson’s new program prepares telecom students for 5G era
Ericsson has launched the “Ericsson Edge Academia Program,” aimed at preparing young talents in Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India for careers in the telecommunications industry. With the rapid rise of…
PLDT calls for wider 5G adoption
PLDT is advocating for broader 5G adoption in the Philippines, emphasizing the potential for growth and innovation at Ericsson’s Imagine Live 2024 event. The company sees significant opportunities in monetizing…
Philippines urged to invest in 5G to boost economic growth
At the Ericsson Imagine Live event held recently in Makati, industry leaders highlighted the crucial role 5G will play in transforming sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing, while emphasizing its…
Ericsson: 5G subscriptions expected to reach 5.6 billion by 2029
According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, 5G subscriptions are projected to reach 5.6 billion by the end of 2029. Global 5G population coverage, excluding mainland China, is set to…
Ericsson veteran Daniel Ode to lead key Asian markets
Ericsson, a networking and telecommunications company, has appointed Daniel Ode as the head of Ericsson for Brunei, Singapore, and the Philippines, along with his role as head of Global Customer…
Ericsson expects 5G subscriptions in SEA to soar to 550 million
According to Ericsson, a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company, nearly 1 in every 5 global mobile subscriptions will be 5G-based by the close of 2023. This projection comes from…
Tech companies, gov, academe team up to train teachers in using technology
Ericsson recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with PLDT’s wireless unit, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the Department of Education in Muntinlupa, and the Philippine Normal University (PNU) to train…
Ericsson, PLDT, Smart connect for environmental conservation in the Philippines
Ericsson, together with PLDT Inc., an integrated telecommunications company, and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) strengthen their partnership for nature conservation in the Philippines, with the signing of…
AT&T partners with Ericsson to achieve 5G network goals
Technology company Ericsson and telecommunications firm AT&T strengthen their 20-year partnership with yet another multi-year collaboration to expand 5G technology. AT&T aims to bring its 5G network to more consumers,…
OPPO upgrades communication lab with Ericsson
OPPO officially unveiled the OPPO Communication Lab, which has recently been upgraded in partnership with Ericsson, the world’s leading provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to services providers. Through…
Verizon selects Ericsson for multi-year $8.3 billion 5G rollout
Swedish networking company Ericsson will be providing telecommunications firm Verizon with its 5G solutions as the latter looks to expanding its 5G network in the United States. Under the $8.3…
Ericsson, Google Cloud partner in bringing edge capabilities to telco providers
Swedish networking and telecommunications company Ericsson partners with Google Cloud in developing 5G and edge cloud solutions for communications service providers (CSPs). The two companies have already completed functional onboarding…
New Ericsson Open Lab aims to bring new cloud innovations to 5G through virtual collaboration
With organizations pinning their hopes on 5G technology for various use cases, Ericsson built and is now making available its Ericsson Open Lab to encourage partners to co-create cloud innovations.…
Ericsson 5G Core Policy Studio enables providers to design innovative 5G services
Ericsson has launched a new network programmability tool, called 5G Core Policy Studio, to enable communications service providers (CSPs) to easily capture 5G revenue through offering differentiation. The tool handles…
Ericsson selected by APT for first 5G multi-operator core network in Taiwan
Ericsson has been selected by Asia-Pacific Telecom Co Ltd (APT) to modernize the communications service provider’s network and support with 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) Multi-Operator Core Network readiness. This includes integration…
Ericsson finds consumers expect intelligent connected machines to be part of everyday life by 2030
The world is already hyperconnected but the 10th edition of Ericsson’s “ConsumerLab 10 Hot Consumer Trends” report discovers consumers expect intelligent machines to be embedded in their daily lives. Consumers…
Ericsson, Singtel deploy high-end 5G technology to benefit subscribers, businesses
Networking and telecommunications company Ericsson and communications service provider Singtel are accelerating their 5G partnership in Singapore with the deployment of high-end 5G technology. The energy-efficient, end-to-end 5G network will…
Ericsson projects more than 1 billion people will be using 5G by 2026
In the latest edition of the “Ericsson Mobility Report,” the technology company projects that 4 out of 10 mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be 5G. Companies offering 5G technology have…
Ericsson completes acquisition of Cradlepoint
Ericsson has completed its acquisition of Cradlepoint, the US-based market leader in Wireless WAN Edge 4G and 5G solutions for the enterprise market. The investment is key to Ericsson’s ongoing…
MediaTek, Ericsson hold first interoperability test to prepare for 5G SA rollout
Chipmaker MediaTek and networking and telecommunications company Ericsson performed interoperability tests to prepare for the rollout of 5G standalone (SA) networks. MediaTek and Ericsson have also demonstrated a 5G frequency…
Ericsson achieves 100th 5G commercial agreement with service providers
Ericsson secured its 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications service providers. The figure includes 58 publicly announced contracts and 56 live 5G networks, spanning five continents. The…
Ericsson to supply AI performance diagnostic solution to NTT DOCOMO
Communications service provider NTT DOCOMO will be working with Finnish technology firm Ericsson for its nationwide radio access network (RAN) using the latter’s AI-optimization solutions. NTT DOCOMO, a recognizable Japanese…