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Ericsson
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 16, 2026
Ericsson

Ericsson

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Ericsson, founded 1876 in Stockholm, leads 5G/6G and AI-native networks worldwide.

HQ
Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE
Founded
1876
Overview
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From a 13 m² Stockholm workshop in 1876, Lars Magnus Ericsson built telephones that grew into the 500-switch and the modular AXE system, powering NMT, GSM, and the mobile revolution. Ericsson led LTE/4G and was first to market with 5G Radio and core, now carrying a large share of global 5G traffic outside China.

Today Ericsson lays the foundations for AI-native 6G with intelligence at every layer, holding 60,000+ granted patents, 100+ licensing deals, and technology in 180+ countries. The 150-year journey is told in the 2026 book Connected; the company advances sustainability and digital inclusion while enabling the programmable world through Vonage and Aduna.

Ericsson - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Vonage

    Acquired by Ericsson • $6.2B • Jul 21, 2022

Ericsson - Products & Services

  • Ericsson 5G Core logo

    Ericsson 5G Core

    Cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core as intelligent control center for traffic and services.

    Competing Products

    Nokia logo

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Ericsson - Quick Facts

Who are Ericsson's competitors?

Companies similar to Ericsson include Nokia, Telia Company, Cisco Systems and Verizon.

When was Ericsson founded?

Ericsson was founded in 1876.

Where is Ericsson's headquarters located?

Ericsson's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Stockholm County, SE.

When was Ericsson's last funding round?

Ericsson's most recent funding round was for $100M (USD) in December 2023.

How much has Ericsson raised to-date?

As of Dec 15, 2023, Ericsson has raised a total of $1.5B (USD).

How many employees does Ericsson have?

Ericsson has 104,931 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Ericsson - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • 5G
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • Telecommunications
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000717826
  • ticker: ERIC
  • ticker: ERIXF
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334118Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
ISIC
  • 5820Software publishing
  • 6201Computer programming activities
  • 6202Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
  • 7010Activities of head offices
  • 7210Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
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NAICS
  • 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334300Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334310Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 550000Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551000Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551100Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551110Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551114Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
  • 510000Information
  • 335000Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 3650Household Audio And Video Equipment, And Audio Recordings
  • 3500Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 4800Communications
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3570Computer And Office Equipment
  • 3670Electronic Components And Accessories
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 3679Electronic Components, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
  • 7372Prepackaged Software