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Powering Connectivity for more than 120 years

Powering Connectivity for more than 120 years

From setting up the very 1st switch in 1903 to establishing the foundations of GSM services in 1994. Providing connectivity across 2G, 3G, 4G and now with 5G, our association with India has been very special. Ericsson continues to play a pivotal role in powering virtually every facet of telecommunications in India.

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Connecting India since 1903

Connecting India since 1903

Ericsson received its first order for a manual switch from the Indian government in 1903. Since then, Ericsson has been supporting India as its partner in connectivity across multiple generations: 2G to 4G and powering India on its journey towards 5G

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Making in India since 1994

India’s telecom ecosystem has come a long way from 2G to 4G. Ericsson has always been a true believer in India’s potential. We were the 1st telecom company to Make in India  in 1994 . Today, through our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune, we continue to make in India, for India and the World.

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Building a 5G India

Building a 5G India

We are supporting India’s telecommunications providers in rolling out huge network deployments helping drive social and economic inclusion. This strong digital infrastructure will be key to enable India to bridge the digital divide, create jobs, drive entrepreneurship and boost the economy.

Explore how we are powering a new wave of connectivity across India with 5G

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Imagining new possibilities for India with 5G

Imagine Possible thought leadership series

Imagine Possible thought leadership series

In the Imagine Possible series, join us we uncover 5G in India, trends, insights as well as key use cases and the possibilities that 5G is poised to unlock. Catch all the action in this riveting three-part series with Rajiv Makhni and experts from Ericsson.

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Relive how Ericsson imagined new possibilities at the India Mobile Congress 2022

Relive how Ericsson imagined new possibilities at the India Mobile Congress 2022

Explore how our game changing innovations unlocked the full potential of 5G through ground-breaking India focused use cases as well as key technologies and concepts on the road to 5G.

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Powering the future of connectivity in India

Imagine Possible India

Imagine an India where limitless connectivity means limitless possibility. Where connectivity truly enables an exciting future and unlocks never seen possibilities, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future. Explore how we are powering a stronger Digital India today and paving the way to future full of new capabilities and possibilities.

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Powering India's tomorrow

In this thought leadership series, we explore how connectivity is set to evolve and discuss on the future of telecommunication as well as throw a spotlight on how it can truly enable a digital India.

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Connect To learn

Connect To learn

Explore an insightful story of how the Center of Excellence (CoE) is opening up new opportunities for the students at Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), India. Know how Ericsson and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) are enabling underserved students develop skills in 5G and emerging technologies & help bridge the digital divide.

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Listen to our guests Cole Sirucek, Founder and CEO of DocDoc and Abhinav Lal, Co-founder of Practo, discuss how seamless connectivity will power advanced telehealth, IoT, AI and more to revolutionise healthcare for patients of the future. Also, check out the rest of our riveting podcast series and hear expert voices from Asia Pacific.

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Leadership speak and innovation

Nunzio Mirtillo

Nunzio Mirtillo

Head of Ericsson South East Asia Oceania and India

Ericsson has continued to partner India’s service providers since 1903.At the heart of providing connectivity to millions in India and across the world, are our people – managing global networks; ensuring path breaking work on new technologies like AI & ML and manufacturing advanced 4G/5G telecom equipment in India – for India and the world. At Ericsson , we continue to accelerate the economy by driving connectivity, laying the foundation for a self-reliant ‘Digital India’.

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Global Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, Bangalore India

This innovation hub set up by Ericsson in India focuses on research and development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation.

With more than 1700+ professionals dedicated to R&D, the GAIA facility is key in accelerating the execution of Ericsson's focused strategy by leveraging cutting edge AI and Automation technologies to create data driven, intelligent, and robust systems for automation, evolution, and growth.

 

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Insights and connectivity trends for India

57 %
of mobile subscriptions will be on 5G by 2028
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700 million
5G subscriptions by 2028
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Ericsson Mobility Report, June 2023

Ericsson Mobility Report, June 2023

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Omdia report

Omdia report

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