Ericsson reports developments across mobile network infrastructure, cloud software and enterprise communications services. Company updates commonly cover 5G Core and radio access network deployments for communications service providers, quarterly financial reporting, annual general meeting actions, and capital-allocation matters.
News also includes activity from Vonage, Ericsson's wholly owned subsidiary within Business Area Global Communications Platform. Vonage updates focus on network APIs, communications APIs, CPaaS, CCaaS and UCaaS tools used by enterprises and developers to embed voice, video, messaging, customer engagement and automation into digital services.
Ericsson (ERIC) and Verizon (VZ) are expanding their network automation collaboration, with Verizon planning a nationwide Ericsson Intelligent Controller rollout in 2026.
The platform supports AI-based network automation applications from both companies. Field deployment of Ericsson's AAS Cell Shaper application delivered gains of up to 8.9% in downlink data radio bearer throughput and up to 8% in uplink user-equipment throughput. Verizon also implemented an automated handover method from LTE to standalone 5G for fixed wireless access devices, eliminating manual intervention on handover failures. Verizon plans to test and deploy additional applications developed internally and by Ericsson.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) introduced a mobile-network sensing system to detect and track moving objects, including drones not connected to the network.
The Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) System uses parts of existing 5G infrastructure and complements radar and other sensors. Tests detected and tracked micro drones at kilometer-scale distances; actual performance depends on the target, terrain, sensing geometry and system configuration. Ericsson expects selected small-scale, sensing-only commercial pilots in 2027, followed by broader deployments from 2028. Integrated communications capability will be added as the system evolves toward 6G.
Ericsson (ERIC) repurchased 500,000 Class B shares under its existing share buyback program during October 26–30, 2026.
The purchases totaled SEK 54,459,000.00 at a weighted average price of SEK 108.9180 per share. Goldman Sachs Bank Europe executed all purchases on Nasdaq Stockholm. The program allows purchases of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 and runs from April 23, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the latest.
Following these purchases, treasury holdings totaled 130,915,894 Class B shares. The board intends to propose cancellation of repurchased shares at the 2027 annual general meeting, except shares used to meet obligations under share-related incentive programs.
Ericsson (ERIC) subsidiary Vonage announced that insurance technology company Bdeo has deployed its network, video and messaging services for insurance workflows.
The deployment combines the Quality on Demand network API, Vonage Video API and Vonage Messages API in full commercial production. These software interfaces connect mobile-network prioritization with live video assessments and messages linking policyholders to evidence capture. Vonage said the combination helps Bdeo deliver faster claims processing and more accurate AI-driven assessments. The platform monitors connection conditions and activates network prioritization only when needed, including when video bitrate falls below the threshold required for reliable capture.
Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), launched an Email API within its Messages API, adding email to its existing messaging channels.
Businesses can send and track transactional emails alongside SMS, MMS, RCS and WhatsApp. Existing Messages API customers can activate email immediately without a new integration, using the same reporting and dashboard. Supported uses include order confirmations, password resets and alerts. The platform also supports workflows that switch between channels and provides updates on email delivery, opens and engagement.
Ericsson (ERIC) repurchased 500,000 Class B shares during October 19–23, 2026, under its existing share buyback program. The purchases totaled SEK 51,616,790.00, at a weighted average price of SEK 103.2336 per share.
The program covers up to SEK 15,000,000,000 and runs from April 23, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the latest. Following the purchases, treasury holdings totaled 130,415,894 Class B shares. The board intends to propose cancellation of repurchased shares to the 2027 Annual General Meeting, except those used for share-related incentive obligations.
Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has won gold at the Merit Awards for Technology for its Identity Insights API. The tool uses mobile network signals to help enterprises detect identity fraud.
Its features include SIM Swap detection, which flags recent SIM card changes, and Subscriber Match, which checks user-supplied details against mobile operator identity records. Identity Insights is available within the Vonage Protection Suite, whose tools can be deployed individually or together.
Ericsson (ERIC) repurchased 4,109,943 Class B shares during October 12–16, 2026, under its existing share buyback program. The purchases totaled SEK 391,815,021.63, at a weighted average price of SEK 95.3334 per share.
The program covers up to SEK 15,000,000,000 and runs from April 23, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the latest. Following the purchases, Ericsson held 129,915,894 Class B treasury shares. The board intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that repurchased shares be cancelled, except those used to meet obligations under share-related incentive programs.
Verizon (VZ) and Ericsson (ERIC) completed a pre-standard 6G outdoor field call using 7 GHz spectrum at Verizon’s commercial site in Concord, California. Ericsson’s proof-of-concept equipment was deployed and test validation completed, moving the work from laboratory integration into a real-world setting.
The confirmed result was an outdoor call; the broader testing examines outdoor performance and signals passing into buildings. This remains an early demonstration before official standards are finalized, not a commercial 6G service launch. Both companies plan to continue analyzing results for future research, testing and deployment planning.
Ericsson (ERIC) reported third-quarter 2026 sales of SEK 59.478 billion, with growth led primarily by higher Networks sales. Sales rose 6% year over year; organic growth, excluding acquisition, divestment and currency effects, was 7%. Net income fell 49% to SEK 5.797 billion, and diluted earnings per share declined to SEK 1.770 from SEK 3.330. The prior-year quarter included a divestment gain of SEK 1.72 per share.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortization fell to SEK 10.121 billion, but increased excluding the prior-year SEK 7.6 billion capital gain. Reported gross margin fell to 47.1% from 47.6%. Free cash flow before acquisitions and divestments declined 26% to SEK 4.902 billion; net cash rose 17% to SEK 60.687 billion. Ericsson announced a simpler operating structure and expects higher component costs to weigh on gross margin next year.