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Next wave antenna evolution for higher network performance

Harness the power of antennas

The physical foundation for the AI Era

AI-ready and programmable 5G networks

A new chapter in connectivity is unfolding — one where antennas form the physical foundation of intelligent, adaptive networks. As data flows intensify and applications grow more demanding, our next-generation antenna solutions are built to stay ahead. Deliver the performance and data that AI-driven, programmable networks require with massive uplink impact, trusted antenna insights, and built-in digital resilience for today’s 5G Standalone and tomorrow’s 6G.

Why antennas matter for AI-driven networks

AI is reshaping telecommunications infrastructure, changing traffic patterns and raising expectations on performance and reliability. AI workloads push networks toward higher performance, better service assurance, and lower total cost of ownership — including energy efficiency.

Our antennas empower mobile networks to:

  • Meet extraordinary uplink demands with enhanced capacity
  • Run highly efficient operations through intelligent energy use
  • Lower total cost of ownership with intelligent, future-proof design
  • Provide the real-time, trusted data AI needs for precise automation and proactive optimization

Networks that embrace these capabilities unlock tangible business outcomes — better service experiences, new revenue opportunities, and measurable sustainability gains.

Networks and AI supports each other

The New Era in antenna technology: Compact trio net antennas

Our latest antennas redefine what’s possible in network performance and programmability. The compact trio net antenna portfolio blends innovative design with real-time data, maximizing performance and network intelligence.

Uplink throughput

Significant uplink throughput boosts to handle real traffic demand

Transition of 5G Standalone

Seamless support for 5G Standalone data and voice services

Precise positioning

Dynamic coverage adjustments powered by precise positioning insights

Build in security

Enhanced security through encrypted software and continuous monitoring

Leading efficiency

Reduced energy consumption with industry-leading antenna and beam-efficiency

AI-driven optimization

Real-time antenna positioning data enabling AI-driven closed-loop optimization

This wave is about: Impact, Intelligence, Immunity

Antennas are no longer passive components — they form the platform for delivering measurable network impact, powering AI intelligence, and ensuring digital immunity.

Unlock growth with antennas designed to overcome uplink challenges common in today’s networks. Benefit from:

  • Up to +30% uplink throughput for smoother, more reliable connectivity
  • Expanded coverage leveraging advanced chamber feeding for up to +35% wider 5G reach
  • Elevated spectral efficiency improving capacity by +25%, turning spectrum into premium service
  • Enhanced carrier aggregation with precise pattern stability, enabling up to +21% more active users

Our antennas integrate advanced sensor technology to feed true, real-time positioning and performance data directly into your network automation platforms. This precision allows:

  • 100% accurate antenna status and positioning information
  • Instant network responses to optimize coverage, capacity, and fault resolution
  • Proactive remote correction of mechanical drift or tilt errors to preserve throughput

With cyber threats intensifying, our secure antenna architecture stands guard:

  • Encrypted firmware and verified chains of trust prevent unauthorized access
  • Continuous anomaly detection monitors physical integrity
  • Updates delivered securely over the RET port to minimize attack surfaces

Designed for proven network impact: The trio net difference

Unlike traditional antenna design focused solely on specifications, our trio net design approach models antennas within the full network environment. We use digital twins, 3D pattern simulations, and scenario-based testing before production — ensuring every antenna maximizes practical network gains.

Three dimensions combine to amplify returns:

  • Antenna Design: Physical build engineered for efficiency and durability
  • Antenna Pattern: Stable, high-efficiency beamforming with minimal interference
  • Antenna System: Enhanced system-level performance boosting throughput and aggregation

This breakthrough yields a focused, stable radiation pattern that minimizes interference and maximizes multi-band carrier aggregation — the foundation of superior 5G/6G performance.

Design of new Trio net antenna concept

Proven network gains in realistic scenarios

Our antennas demonstrate strong performance in rigorous, operator-grade network simulations:

+ 35.00 %
Coverage area*
+ 25.00 %
Spectral Efficiency*
+ 30.00 %
Uplink Throughput*
+ 40.00 %
Carrier Aggregation (+21% More Users)*

Chamber feeding across all bands drives 90% antenna efficiency for extended 5G reach.

Transparent metal radiators enhance beam precision and turn spectrum into premium capacity.

+30% Uplink / +30% Downlink Throughput*
Superior beam control and ultra‑low PIM boost performance across every connection.

Stable radiation patterns enable more layers active at once for higher user capacity.

*Up to - Average values, network simulations in urban scenario. Compared to current installed base.

Expanding the portfolio for every network

Our latest trio net solutions introduces a new generation of high‑performance passive antennas alongside compact interleaved options, giving operators more choice in how they build capacity and efficiency into every site.

  • New passive antennas focused on wide‑area coverage, uplink uplift, and robust multi‑band carrier aggregation, tailored for suburban layers and dense urban hotspots.

  • Interleaved solutions that minimize site footprint, accelerate deployments, and extend the lifecycle of existing Massive MIMO investments.

  • All models built on common trio net design principles for high efficiency, low PIM, and consistent performance across the network.

Product family image - Compact trio net antenna design

Antenna 4031 2L 2M 1.6m

Primary choice where low‑band coverage anchoring and uplink capacity uplift are key, especially in suburban and wide‑area macro layers.

Network role: Designed to secure wide-area coverage while enabling mid-band capacity layering with excellent continuity.

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Antenna 4221 2L 4M 2.1m

Primary choice where mid‑band capacity and high carrier aggregation performance are critical, particularly in dense urban and high‑traffic hotspots.

Network role: Designed for robust multi band CA and consistent pattern alignment across layers, supporting dense urban and high traffic scenarios.

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Now ready to drive your networks's AI-ready evolution?

Discover massive uplink gains, site efficiency and AI-enabled networks.

Build Impact, fuel Intelligence, and ensure Immunity with Trio Net antennas — engineered to boost capacity, enable AI‑driven precision, and secure your 5G future.

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Events and webinars

Explore how trio net antennas fit into broader RAN and uplink evolution in these expert sessions.

Live-webinar: "RAN Innovation in the AI Era"

RAN Innovation in the AI Era is a free Ericsson webinar on how AI and new RAN capabilities turn surging uplink demand into a competitive edge. Learn how to prepare your network for 5–10x uplink growth, monetize AI and AR, and use AI to boost performance while reducing TCO and emissions. Join experts from Ericsson and Omdia for concrete RAN innovations and clear next steps for your network strategy.

Join live on Feb 19, 2026

On-demand webinar: "5G Networks Evolution: Rethinking Antennas in the Uplink and AI Era"

Explore how next‑generation antennas unlock the full potential of 5G-Advanced and 5G Standalone in the uplink and AI era. In this on‑demand webinar, Ericsson experts show how advanced passive antenna design, AI-driven optimization, and smarter deployment strategies can boost performance, efficiency, and 5G business value. Watch now to get concrete insights for your next wave of RAN and 5G SA evolution.

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Antennas live at MWC: Experience the next wave of intelligent networks

Enter new horizons at MWC Barcelona 2026 and see how intelligent, secure, and sustainable networks unlock real business value. Visit the Ericsson pavilion to explore AI-native networks, differentiated connectivity, the road to 6G – and get a first-hand look at our latest antenna innovations in live demos.

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Frequently asked questions

What real network benefits can I expect from Antenna 4221 and 4031?

Internal network simulations and test campaigns show improvements including up to +36% peak data rates in low+mid band CA scenarios, average cell‑edge throughput increases around +7%, uplink gains up to +30% in targeted use cases, and an overall SINR uplift of about +3.5 dB. Actual gains depend on site conditions, spectrum mix, CA configuration and deployment environment.

How were these results obtained, and how reliable are they?

The cited figures come from a validated approach: product design, digital twin creation and network simulation across relevant spectrums and deployment scenarios, with selected metrics further validated in testbeds to represent realistic network impact. Benchmarks cover multiple environments (e.g., urban close‑in, interleaved city deployments), and while performance varies by environment, urban deployments with high interference and dense CA usage often show the largest proportional gains.

How do Antenna 4221 and 4031 improve carrier aggregation and uplink performance?

Both antennas are engineered for consistent radiation patterns across bands and reduced pattern squint, enabling more effective use of multiple layers and higher CA efficiency, with CA‑related throughput uplifts around +21% in specific 3‑band CA examples and up to +40% when all layers are leveraged. Higher beam efficiency (around 85% vs an industry ~70% reference), better 3D patterns and reduced interference collectively improve UL SINR and throughput, with uplink gains up to +30% where UL capacity is limiting.

Do I need to upgrade all sites to realize these benefits?

Benefits are site dependent and typically most significant where Antenna 4221/4031 replace degraded or misaligned legacy antennas or where low‑ and mid‑band CA is actively used. A site‑by‑site assessment using digital twin simulations is recommended to evaluate ROI, prioritize rollouts and decide where upgrades will deliver the strongest impact.

How do these antennas support AI/programmable networks, and what are the next steps to validate benefits?

The antennas are designed as enablers for programmable, AI‑driven networks and support real‑time antenna positioning data and operational telemetry as part of the broader antenna system, helping improve automation, service assurance and trustworthy network insights. As next steps, request the benchmark summary and a site‑specific RF impact study; we recommend digital twin creation and network simulation with your spectrum and traffic patterns, followed by a small pilot deployment to measure live KPIs before full roll‑out.