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It’s time to redefine the ‘best network’

It’s time to redefine the ‘best network.’

Higher capacity with lower energy consumption, the network redefined.

Redefining the best network

As communication services providers focus on securing network energy performance and achieving sustainability goals, the best network no longer means just fast and reliable. It’s time to redefine the ‘best network’ as high performing, energy efficient and sustainable.

It’s time to redefine what makes the ‘best network’

It’s time to redefine what makes the ‘best network’

Do more with less

Doing more with less is key for communications service providers to reach their Net Zero target. More capacity with less energy consumption, better performance using lighter infrastructure and a big step towards Net Zero with a smaller carbon footprint – our portfolio helps you do more with less.

12x more site capacity compared to 4G site

Modernizing a legacy site by adding Massive MIMO TDD and improving FDD capacity along with activating energy-saving software can enable an estimated 15% reduction in energy consumption and up to 12X more capacity compared to the legacy site.

>30% reduced energy consumption, size and weight
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Source: break the energy curve report

energy saving software solutions enable up to 97% less power consumption at low traffic
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Customer case studies

Elisa reduces energy consumption 25% with AIR 3268

Elisa reduces energy consumption 25% with AIR 3268

Elisa leverages 5G technology to become the most sustainable European CSP, while delivering superior network performance.

Rogers saves 25 GWh of power annually

Rogers saves 25 GWh of power annually

Innovative Radio Access Networks (RAN) energy-saving software enables service providers to decrease power consumption while preparing their networks for 5G consumer and business demand.

Vodafone reduces energy consumption by 43% without sacrificing performance

Vodafone reduces energy consumption by 43% without sacrificing performance

Vodafone trials showed that the Ericsson AIR 3227 helped decrease energy consumption by an average of 43% when compared to previous generation Massive MIMO radios.

Chunghwa achieves 33% lower energy consumption by upgrading their Massive MIMO mid-band sites

Chunghwa achieves 33% lower energy consumption by upgrading their Massive MIMO mid-band sites

Modernizing the network created an opportunity to upgrade the installed base of mid-band Massive MIMO from AIR 6488 to AIR 6419 and from AIR 3239 to AIR 3219.

Taiwanese operator Far EasTone has a 25% saving on daily RAN energy consumption

Taiwanese operator Far EasTone has a 25% saving on daily RAN energy consumption

Ericsson Service Continuity AI app suite supported a sustainable, healthy network and saved 25 percent energy, with no adverse impact on network performance, in a collaboration with Far EasTone.

Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom attains 24% reduction in energy consumption

Standard connectivity hardware, used in a new way, proves itself capable of making truly sustainable 5G networks a reality.

Indosat Ooredoo sees 20-30% energy savings by modernizing their network

Indosat Ooredoo sees 20-30% energy savings by modernizing their network

The modernization involved upgrading hardware, software and related services to build a modular RAN.

Ericsson Energy-Smart 5G Site

Ericsson Energy-Smart 5G Site

With increasing data traffic, network energy consumption and cost, Ericsson’s Energy-Smart 5G Site establishes a new model for cell sites. A major step towards achieving Net Zero emission and redefining the ‘best network’ as high-performing, energy-efficient and sustainable.

Innovating for sustainability

ABI Research ranking

Ericsson named ABI Research's "Most Sustainable Telco Vendor"

Ericsson has been named the overall sustainability leader in a study conducted by ABI Research that evaluated the capabilities of telecom vendors to reduce energy use and waste across the industry.

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Ericsson named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 5G Network Infrastructure for CSPs report

Ericsson named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 5G Network Infrastructure for CSPs report

For the third year in a row, Ericsson is recognized in the Leaders' quadrant and positioned highest for Ability to Execute.

Ericsson ranked the leader in the Frost Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2023 report for the third consecutive year

Ericsson ranked the leader in the Frost Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2023 report for the third consecutive year

Apart from retaining its top ranking, Ericsson has also gained important recognition for developing energy-efficient 5G RAN solutions that cater to customers’ needs.

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Product portfolio

Enhanced energy efficiency

The close co-design of Ericsson Silicon with hardware and software plays a crucial role in the creation of high-performing, energy efficient and lightweight products.

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Enabling Net Zero

Guide to network energy performance benchmarking

Guide to network energy performance benchmarking

With surging demand for connectivity and increasing energy costs, maximizing network energy efficiency without compromising user experience is both a business and sustainability imperative for communications service providers.

Identifying and recording the right Key Performance Indicators can enable service providers to enhance network performance, energy efficiency, achieve opex reduction, and deliver a great user experience.

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RAN modernization guide

The Intelligent Operations guide

Operate intelligently to save energy and improve user experience.

It is possible to improve user experience while also reducing energy consumption. This report highlights the solutions that leading CSPs are implementing in their journey to achieving high-performing programmable, more autonomous and energy efficient networks.

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Breaking the energy curve

Breaking the energy curve

Energy consumption in mobile networks has increased over time. About the same increase with each new mobile generation. We must advance how we plan, deploy and operate mobile networks to break the upgoing trajectory of energy consumption.

By working through all three steps of our approach, we believe it is possible to break the energy curve in mobile networks.

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RAN modernization guide

RAN modernization guide

To modernize mobile networks sustainably, we need to consider multiple factors in addition to the energy savings.

This guide supports communications service providers (CSPs) in sustainably evolving their mobile networks by providing a guide to help them make the best RAN modernization decisions.

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Ericsson experts share their views and insights on the evolution of the sustainable network, including live demonstrations in our studio.

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A new standard for sustainable network solutions

A new standard for sustainable network solutions

Ericsson’s new proof-of-concept 5G site has the potential to be fully powered by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries for up to a 24-hour period.

Stay ahead of the curve with energy-efficient networks

Stay ahead of the curve with energy-efficient networks

In the latest episode of 5G Talks we discuss how it’s possible to balance rising energy costs and environmental concerns with greater network efficiencies.

A holistic approach to address RAN energy efficiency

A holistic approach to address RAN energy efficiency

Mobile networks have the potential to reduce global energy consumption by delivering reliable remote working and video conferencing, thereby reducing the need for travel, and commuting.

rApps for more sustainable networks

rApps for more sustainable networks

Optimizing the network to reduce energy consumption while still maintaining high levels of network performance is a challenging task, yet it represents the path forward. By leveraging the capabilities of rApps, we have the opportunity to enhance our network efficiency.

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