Shaping new horizons in connectivity

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Redefining consumer experiences

AI is creating a new data era: generative AI and smart wearables drive high volume, bidirectional traffic that demands reliable, low latency, and resilient connectivity. In that spirit, we explored trusted digital assistants on wearables and real-time personalization running on high-performing networks, as well as discussed how network APIs and differentiated connectivity enable co-created experiences and new revenue streams.

Get ready for 6G

6G will go way beyond fast speeds, reshaping industries, economies, and everyday life. To support an accelerated AI and cloud-based innovation in the upcoming 6G era, communications service providers must evolve from providing connectivity to enabling intelligent, adaptive networks that self-optimize in real time. To take the most advantage of it, we presented how to unlock new capabilities by preparing networks, rethinking business models, and reframing ecosystems for a future defined by pervasive intelligence and limitless connectivity.

Evolve networks with AI

With the demand for high‑performance and intelligent networks growing rapidly, AI has undeniably become a transformative actor. Using AR/VR devices, AI agents, and real‑time applications running on resilient, secure, energy‑efficient, AI‑native networks, we demonstrated how creating networks for AI and adding AI for networks through 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced provides enhanced connectivity, low latency, assured performance, and personalization, unlocking new business opportunities.

Rethink monetization

Mobile networks have powered innovation for decades. But to stay ahead of the game, communications service providers need to constantly redefine how connectivity is offered and valued. With the help of advanced technologies, including differentiated connectivity and network APIs, communications service providers can achieve monetization by packaging assured performance, customizing quality by user, app, and location, and designing outcome‑based services with service level agreements that turn real‑time experience into premium, monetizable offers.

Level-up network autonomy

AI-powered intent management across business, service, and network domains drives autonomy with operational and business values in focus. We explored how systems that assist humans shift to autonomously act within human-set guardrails, focusing on high-value scenarios, and how these advancements and the evolution of AI will drive efficiency, innovation, and network transformation.

Build next-generation Mission-Critical Networks

Mission‑Critical Networks, especially next-generation solutions, are the backbone of public safety and national resilience. They deliver carrier‑grade reliability, cybersecurity by design, and AI‑driven automation, and integrate with existing 4G/5G networks to enable rapid, coordinated responses and seamless cross‑agency communications.

Powering enterprise possibilities

In a fast moving world, adapting quickly to the increasing demand for real-time data and automation is paramount. Enterprises must rethink modernization by moving beyond fragmented legacy systems and deploying a unified, wireless-first platform. Paired with AI-powered cloud communications, it can deliver real-time insights, streamlined operations, and exceptional customer experiences that help enterprises stay ahead in the AI era.

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Build trust and security

In the age of escalating cyber risks, critical national mobile infrastructure needs security and resilience built in from the start. Ericsson’s holistic approach, combined with secure API exposure, protection for AI‑enabled operations, and quantum‑safe readiness, can help communications service providers strengthen defenses while sustaining performance and trust across digital transformation.

MWC 2026

New horizons