The next wave of mobile is expected to have a profound impact on global society and businesses. In 2023, mobile technologies and services generated 5.4% of global GDP, and 95% of the global population lives within the footprint of a mobile broadband network.
Key Drivers of the Next Wave of Mobile
• Openness and programmability of mobile networks
• Advances in connectivity, AI, and cloud-infrastructure technologies
• Rising consumer and enterprise demands
Why Mobile is a Foundation for Digitalization
Without mobile, neither cloud nor AI can truly scale. Mobile is a fundamental component of the digital ecosystem, and its growth is closely tied to the growth of other digital technologies.
Ericsson’s Role in Shaping the Next Wave of Mobile
As the industry leader in mobile networks, Ericsson is driving an industry-wide shift towards open, programmable, and cloud-native networks. This shift enables the creation of new value chains, ecosystems, and monetization models, leading to new growth and value creation opportunities.
Key Benefits of Ericsson’s Open Programmable Networks
• Resilient and energy-efficient networks
• Manageable through software, enabling quick changes and flexible control
• Faster, more secure, and differentiated connectivity
• Prioritised service levels for each enterprise and government customer
Enabling Innovation through Network APIs
Ericsson is working with communications service providers to open their networks to developers through a global platform for aggregated network APIs. This will enable millions of developers to use 5G technologies to experiment, innovate, and build game-changing apps.
• Fixed wireless access
• 5G broadcasting
• Immersive technologies
• RedCap devices with advanced 5G
• Enabling automation and Industry 4.0
• Improving productivity and resource management
• Streamlining sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and smart cities
• Private 5G networks for innovation and cost reduction
The next wave of mobile is expected to reshape enterprises, unlock new network value, and unleash innovation across sectors. Ericsson’s role in driving this shift towards open, programmable, and cloud-native networks will be instrumental in unlocking new growth and value creation opportunities. As the digital economy continues to grow, mobile technologies will play a critical role in driving this growth and creating a more sustainable future for businesses and societies.
