Ericsson is a telecommunications company that is actively working to extend 5G connectivity to space through non-terrestrial networks (NTN). Ericsson is partnering with companies like Qualcomm and Thales Alenia Space to test and validate 5G NTN technology, with the goal of enabling seamless connectivity between smartphones and satellites. Their work aims to provide global 5G coverage, including in remote areas not currently served by terrestrial networks, and involves collaboration with organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA). Key areas of focus include 5G, NTN, satellite communications, and mobile networks.
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Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions’ NetCloud Manager supports orchestration for T-Mobile’s Super Broadband service.
Ericsson’s current share capital consists of 3,371,351,735 total shares, including 261,755,983 Class A shares and 3,109,595,752 Class B shares.
Ericsson’s share buyback program is scheduled to conclude in March 2027.
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson’s Board of Directors resolved to initiate a share buyback program for the company’s ordinary Class B shares on April 16, 2026.
Ericsson will publish weekly transaction reports on the Nasdaq Stockholm website and Ericsson’s Investor Relations portal to track the buyback program.
Ericsson’s first 2026 dividend installment of SEK 1.50 was paid on April 9, 2026.
Ericsson’s 2026 Annual General Meeting authorized the board to repurchase up to 10 percent of the company’s total issued shares.
Ericsson’s share buyback program has a maximum consideration of SEK 15,000,000,000.
Ericsson plans to use some repurchased shares to fulfill obligations under its share-related incentive programs, including the Long-Term Variable Compensation Program (LTV) 2026.
Ericsson’s second 2026 dividend installment of SEK 1.50 is scheduled for October 2, 2026.
Ericsson’s share buyback program will be conducted on Nasdaq Stockholm and managed by an independent financial investment firm.
Ericsson’s 2026 Annual General Meeting approved a total dividend of SEK 3.00 per share.
Ericsson’s primary purpose for the share buyback program is to distribute surplus liquidity and optimize the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital.
Ericsson plans to leverage Intel’s domestic manufacturing capabilities and advanced packaging to provide operators with a secure-by-design hardware path for 6G.
The Ericsson–Intel partnership emphasizes platform-level security and supply chain sovereignty for 6G hardware.
Ericsson and Intel announced a collaboration at Mobile World Congress Barcelona on March 2, 2026 to accelerate the deployment of AI-native 6G infrastructure.
The Ericsson–Intel partnership aims to transition 6G from theoretical research into a deployable commercial ecosystem spanning high-performance compute, cloud-native connectivity, and integrated sensing across the core network and the edge.
Ericsson will optimize future Ericsson Silicon using Intel’s most advanced process nodes to ensure supply security and extreme power efficiency.
The Ericsson–Intel roadmap targets initial 6G testbeds in late 2027 and broad commercial availability in 2030.
Ericsson and Intel showcased live demonstrations of their Cloud RAN and 5G Core milestones at Mobile World Congress 2026 highlighting AI-RAN ready capabilities.