Ericsson in Germany

Deep roots in the German technology landscape

Ericsson has been active in Germany for over 70 years and is firmly anchored in the German business and technology landscape. We employ around 2,000 people at 10 locations. Around 700 experts work in the field of research and development (R&D).

Together, we are driving the country's digital transformation – from the first generations of mobile communications to today's 5G and future 6G networks. With our solutions, we connect people, companies and critical infrastructure, and thus make a decisive contribution to the future viability of the country. 

Leading partner for Germany's mobile networks

Ericsson is a leading supplier of network equipment to the three major mobile operators Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Deutschland and O2 Telefónica. In recent years, Ericsson has made a significant contribution to the development of the digital infrastructure in Germany: our technology is crucial for the nationwide 5G roll-out and enables innovations such as the first 5G standalone networks and Cloud RAN in commercial networks. Thanks to these partnerships, Ericsson's technology now reaches over 90% of the German population via 5G networks, making the company one of the most influential telecommunications equipment suppliers in the country.