Ericsson expands 4G and 5G network equipment partnership with SoftBank Corp.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has expanded its partnership with SoftBank Corp. through a new commercial agreement for 4G and 5G network equipment. Ericsson will enhance SoftBank's networks across multiple Japanese regions including Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, and parts of Kansai.
The agreement includes the deployment of Ericsson Radio System products, featuring the energy-efficient Massive MIMO AIR 3255 that reduces energy consumption by up to 35% compared to previous models. Ericsson will also provide its latest RAN Compute basebands optimized for real-time AI execution, supporting SoftBank's focus on 5G Standalone deployment and network enhancement through AI utilization.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ha ampliato la sua collaborazione con SoftBank Corp. tramite un nuovo accordo commerciale per apparecchiature di rete 4G e 5G. Ericsson potenzierà le reti di SoftBank in diverse regioni giapponesi, tra cui Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai e alcune aree del Kansai.
L'accordo prevede l'implementazione dei prodotti Ericsson Radio System, con il dispositivo a basso consumo energetico Massive MIMO AIR 3255, che riduce il consumo energetico fino al 35% rispetto ai modelli precedenti. Ericsson fornirà inoltre le sue più recenti unità base RAN Compute ottimizzate per l'esecuzione in tempo reale di AI, supportando l'obiettivo di SoftBank di implementare il 5G Standalone e migliorare la rete tramite l'utilizzo dell'AI.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) ha ampliado su colaboración con SoftBank Corp. mediante un nuevo acuerdo comercial para equipos de redes 4G y 5G. Ericsson mejorará las redes de SoftBank en varias regiones de Japón, incluyendo Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai y partes de Kansai.
El acuerdo incluye el despliegue de productos Ericsson Radio System, que cuentan con el eficiente en energía Massive MIMO AIR 3255, que reduce el consumo energético hasta en un 35% en comparación con modelos anteriores. Ericsson también proporcionará sus más recientes bases RAN Compute optimizadas para la ejecución en tiempo real de IA, apoyando el enfoque de SoftBank en el despliegue 5G Standalone y la mejora de la red mediante el uso de IA.
에릭슨(NASDAQ: ERIC)은 소프트뱅크 주식회사와의 파트너십을 4G 및 5G 네트워크 장비에 관한 새로운 상업 계약을 통해 확대했습니다. 에릭슨은 홋카이도, 도호쿠, 간토, 호쿠리쿠, 도카이 및 칸사이 일부 지역을 포함한 일본 내 여러 지역에서 소프트뱅크의 네트워크를 강화할 예정입니다.
이번 계약에는 에너지 효율이 뛰어난 Massive MIMO AIR 3255를 포함한 에릭슨 라디오 시스템 제품의 배치가 포함되며, 이는 이전 모델 대비 최대 35%의 에너지 절감을 제공합니다. 또한 에릭슨은 실시간 AI 실행에 최적화된 최신 RAN 컴퓨트 베이스밴드를 제공하여, 소프트뱅크의 5G 스탠드얼론 구축 및 AI 활용을 통한 네트워크 개선을 지원할 예정입니다.
Ericsson (NASDAQ : ERIC) a étendu son partenariat avec SoftBank Corp. grâce à un nouvel accord commercial portant sur les équipements réseau 4G et 5G. Ericsson va renforcer les réseaux de SoftBank dans plusieurs régions japonaises, notamment Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai et certaines parties du Kansai.
L'accord prévoit le déploiement des produits Ericsson Radio System, incluant le Massive MIMO AIR 3255 économe en énergie, qui réduit la consommation énergétique jusqu'à 35 % par rapport aux modèles précédents. Ericsson fournira également ses dernières stations de base RAN Compute optimisées pour l'exécution en temps réel de l'IA, soutenant ainsi l'objectif de SoftBank de déployer le 5G Standalone et d'améliorer le réseau grâce à l'utilisation de l'IA.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) hat seine Partnerschaft mit SoftBank Corp. durch eine neue kommerzielle Vereinbarung für 4G- und 5G-Netzwerkausrüstung erweitert. Ericsson wird SoftBanks Netzwerke in mehreren japanischen Regionen verbessern, darunter Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai und Teile von Kansai.
Die Vereinbarung umfasst den Einsatz von Ericsson Radio System-Produkten, einschließlich des energieeffizienten Massive MIMO AIR 3255, der den Energieverbrauch im Vergleich zu früheren Modellen um bis zu 35 % senkt. Ericsson wird zudem seine neuesten RAN Compute Basisstationen bereitstellen, die für die Echtzeit-KI-Ausführung optimiert sind, und unterstützt so SoftBanks Fokus auf den 5G Standalone-Einsatz und die Netzwerkerweiterung durch KI-Nutzung.
- Partnership expansion strengthens Ericsson's position in Japan's 5G market
- New AIR 3255 technology reduces energy consumption by 35%
- Implementation of AI-powered RAN technology for improved network efficiency
- Coverage expansion across multiple major Japanese regions
- Significant investment required for network upgrades and expansion
- Competitive pressure in Japanese telecom market requiring continuous innovation
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Ericsson strengthens market position in Japan through expanded SoftBank partnership, boosting 5G portfolio deployment with next-gen equipment.
This expanded partnership represents a strategic win for Ericsson in the competitive Japanese telecommunications market. The agreement extends Ericsson's footprint across six major Japanese regions (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokuriku, Tokai, and parts of Kansai), strengthening the company's position in one of Asia's most technologically advanced markets.
The deal's scope is comprehensive, covering multiple frequency bands (low, mid, and high) and deploying Ericsson's latest Radio System technology. Particularly noteworthy is the inclusion of 5G Standalone expansion, which represents the next evolution in 5G architecture that enables more advanced use cases beyond enhanced mobile broadband.
From a technical perspective, the deployment of Ericsson's Massive MIMO AIR 3255 brings significant energy efficiency improvements—reducing consumption by up to 35 percent compared to previous models. The AIR 6476 ultra-wideband equipment further enhances network capacity while maintaining energy efficiency. These products address two critical operator concerns: network performance and operational costs.
The integration of AI capabilities into Ericsson's RAN Compute baseband units represents a forward-looking element of this partnership. This enables real-time AI execution for enhanced user experience, coverage optimization, and energy management—aligning with industry trends toward more intelligent, autonomous networks.
For Ericsson, this agreement strengthens its position against competitors like Nokia, Huawei, and Samsung in the Japanese market. The partnership with a major operator like SoftBank validates Ericsson's technology roadmap and provides a showcase for its latest innovations in a sophisticated telecommunications environment.
- Ericsson to supply network equipment for SoftBank's low, mid, and high bands
- Ericsson will contribute to SoftBank's 4G and 5G networks enhancement and expand further expansion of 5G Standalone coverage
SoftBank's 4G and 5G networks will be enhanced by utilizing products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System. Frequencies covered in the agreement include low, mid and high bands. Ericsson will assist SoftBank in expanding 5G Standalone coverage and supporting advanced automation and operational efficiency improvements with AI.
Hideyuki Tsukuda, Executive Vice President and CTO at SoftBank Corp., says: "SoftBank will promote network enhancement with a focus on 5G Standalone deployment and AI utilization, delivering an outstanding user experience for both enterprise and consumer customers in
Chafic Nassif, Head of Market Area North East Asia, Ericsson, says: "SoftBank has been at the forefront of connectivity engagement through every generation of mobility. As digitalization ramps up, Ericsson will work closely with SoftBank in our strengthened partnership to help drive its digital leadership ambitions through improved end-user experiences, AI and automation. This will also support SoftBank's role in helping
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Ericsson will provide SoftBank with its latest radio access network (RAN) products, including the easy-to-install, lightweight Massive MIMO AIR 3255, which reduces energy consumption by up to 35 percent compared to previous models. The company will also deliver the energy-efficient, high-capacity, ultra-wideband AIR 6476.
Ericsson will also supply its latest generation RAN Compute (basebands), optimized for real-time AI execution. The RAN hardware and software utilizing Ericsson's AI will enhance user experience, coverage, mobility and spectrum efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.
Ericsson's RAN Compute, powered by Ericsson Silicon and the Many-Core Architecture (EMCA), enhances data storage and parallel processing capabilities. This enables real-time AI execution in the baseband, making AI deployment easier and more energy efficient.
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