Ericsson's radio products are designed and tested to comply with relevant standards, regulations, and laws related to exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (radio waves). Ericsson also provides public information on radio waves and health and supports independent research to further increase the knowledge in this area. Ericsson acknowledges the expertise of the World health Organization (WHO) and sponsors EMF research primarily according to recommendations from WHO and mainly in collaboration with the Mobile Manufacturers Forum. The research is funded in conjunction with governments or other third parties, with less than 50 percent of the funding provided by industry.

All studies are independently managed, performed according to high quality standards and published openly in peer-reviewed journals. Ericsson currently co-sponsors different ongoing research projects related to radio waves and health, and since 1996, has supported more than 90 studies addressing most of the research needs identified by WHO. The total cost of this comprehensive research is more than EUR 40 million, with a fraction of the funding provided by Ericsson. Public health authorities and independent expert groups have reviewed the total amount of research and they have consistently concluded that the balance of evidence does not demonstrate any health effects associated with radio wave exposure from either mobile-phones or radio base stations.