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.
Vonage, an Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) company, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2025 Vendor Assessment for the fourth time. The company's comprehensive unified API platform provides access to identity, messaging, voice, video, and network APIs, serving a global client base across Americas, Europe, and Asia/Pacific regions.
The recognition highlights Vonage's extensive CPaaS platform capabilities, including the launch of the Vonage Network Registry and Network APIs. With global coverage in over 200 countries and territories, and integration with Ericsson's telecommunications ecosystem, Vonage offers solutions for enhanced connectivity, location services, and security. The company's platform enables developers, enterprises, and network operators to create new value-added services and advanced applications.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Lenovo have reached a settlement in their patent licensing dispute through a multi-year, global patent cross-license agreement. The settlement will result in:
- Withdrawal of all ongoing lawsuits and administrative proceedings in several countries, including actions before the United States International Trade Commission (USITC)
- Financial impacts expected from Q2 2025
- Remaining patent licensing disputes to be resolved through arbitration
Ericsson maintains a strong patent portfolio of over 60,000 granted patents, investing more than SEK 50 billion in R&D annually. The company is positioned as a leading 5G vendor and expects growth in IPR revenues through new 5G agreements and expansion into other licensing areas.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced the upcoming release of its Q1 2025 financial report, scheduled for April 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM CEST. The company will host a live video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST featuring President and CEO Börje Ekholm and CFO Lars Sandström, who will present the report and take questions from participants.
The complete financial report, including detailed tables in PDF format, will be accessible on Ericsson's website following the press release. The webcast will be available for on-demand viewing after the event. Interested parties can join the webcast through the company's investor relations website, with dial-in information provided for those wishing to ask questions.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 25, 2025, in Kista, Stockholm. Key highlights include:
The AGM approved a dividend of SEK 2.85 per share, to be paid in two installments: SEK 1.43 on April 1, 2025, and SEK 1.42 on October 2, 2025.
The Board composition saw Jan Carlson re-elected as Chair, with Christian Cederholm and Marachel Knight joining as new members. The AGM approved board fees including SEK 5,000,000 for the Chair.
Shareholders approved the Long-Term Variable Compensation Program 2025 (LTV 2025) for the Executive Team and Executives, comprising a maximum of 12.7 million B-shares (approximately 0.38% of total registered shares). The program includes Performance Share Awards with a three-year vesting period.
Deloitte AB was re-elected as auditor until the AGM 2026.
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced the filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11, 2025. The report covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
The Annual Report is now accessible on Ericsson's website in the investors section. Shareholders have the option to request physical copies of the report by contacting the company directly.
Ericsson, a pioneer in communication technology for nearly 150 years, provides mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises, with their networks serving billions of users daily.
Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), has partnered with FREENOW, Europe's leading multi-mobility app, to enhance customer communications across Europe. The collaboration leverages Vonage's Communications APIs, including Messages API with RCS, WhatsApp, and SMS support, along with Fraud Defender Advanced and Number Verification.
FREENOW, operating in 150 cities across nine countries, offers various mobility services including taxis, car-sharing, e-scooters, and e-bikes through a single app. The implementation has already shown success, achieving a 100% conversion rate with RCS-ready devices. The solution aims to improve customer trust, simplify user experience, and enhance click-through rates and one-time password conversion rates.
The partnership will expand to include Number Verification and Silent Authentication via Network APIs, further strengthening security and trust in customer interactions.
CelcomDigi, Malaysia's mobile operator, has partnered with Aduna, a joint venture between telecom operators and Ericsson, to expand network capabilities through global API access. The collaboration, announced on March 5, 2025, focuses on providing developers with Number Verification and SIM Swap services to enhance fraud mitigation and security.
The partnership was formalized through an MoU signed at Mobile World Congress 2025 by CelcomDigi's Deputy CEO Albern Murty and Aduna's CEO Anthony Bartolo. This initiative aims to accelerate innovation by enabling developers to leverage mobile networks through common network APIs, making applications work universally across different networks.
The collaboration positions CelcomDigi as a technology enabler in Malaysia's digital landscape, supporting the development of a 5G-AI-powered digital ecosystem while facilitating easier deployment of digital solutions for businesses nationwide.
Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), announced an expanded collaboration with SAP to deliver agentic AI-driven experiences for enterprises globally. The partnership combines Vonage's communications and network APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Business AI.
The collaboration aims to showcase pilot use cases and proof-of-concept demonstrations, starting with a presentation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Vonage and SAP are partnering with Accenture to demonstrate a multimodal application of Agentic AI integrated with Vonage APIs, focusing on operational efficiency and customer experience enhancement.
The integration leverages Ericsson's telecommunications ecosystem, offering enterprises competitive advantages through streamlined user authentication processes and network location capabilities. The partnership targets transformation across industries, particularly in logistics and customer engagement sectors.
Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (ERIC), has announced a partnership with Bridge Alliance to accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-based network APIs. The collaboration, announced on March 1, 2025, will enable enterprise customers of Bridge Alliance members to access Aduna's global reach and growing mobile operator ecosystem.
The partnership will allow Aduna's developer platform partners, including Google Cloud, InfoBip, Sinch, and Vonage, to gain direct access to Bridge Alliance partner networks. Launched in September 2024, Aduna aims to provide developers with ubiquitous access to open, programmable network functionality through common APIs, enabling innovation at hyperscale.
Both organizations will collaborate on global standardization efforts, including GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA, and TMF, to drive new opportunities in the telecom industry through easily accessible advanced network capabilities.
Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has partnered with EnStream LP to expand its network API ecosystem in Canada. The collaboration provides access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, covering over 90% of the Canadian market.
The partnership integrates EnStream's APIs into Aduna's platform, offering two key services: Number Verification for seamless authentication and SIM Swap Protection for fraud prevention. This expansion strengthens Aduna's North American presence across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
The collaboration enables global enterprises to access a live testbed for telecom-driven authentication and fraud prevention, with insights that can be scaled internationally through Aduna's standardized CAMARA-based global network APIs.