Ericsson unveils new wave of radio, antenna, and RAN Connect products to advance high-performing programmable networks
Ericsson (ERIC) has announced a significant expansion of its product portfolio with new energy-efficient radio, antenna, and RAN Connect solutions. The company plans to offer 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks during 2025, representing over two-thirds of its deliveries.
The flagship product, AIR 3266, is a wide-band TDD Massive MIMO radio that reduces energy consumption by up to 30% and carbon footprint by up to 50%. The company is also introducing RAN Connect solutions, including models 6381, 6682, and 6681, offering up to 1.2 Tbps throughput.
Additional innovations include next-generation radios like AIR 3285, AIR 6494, and AIR 3265, the Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 for indoor 5G, and new antenna systems. These products focus on reducing operational costs, improving energy efficiency, and supporting sustainable network deployments while maintaining high performance.
Ericsson (ERIC) ha annunciato un'importante espansione del suo portafoglio prodotti con nuove soluzioni radio, antenne e RAN Connect ad alta efficienza energetica. L'azienda prevede di offrire 130 prodotti radio che supportano reti aperte e programmabili entro il 2025, rappresentando oltre due terzi delle sue consegne.
Il prodotto di punta, AIR 3266, è una radio Massive MIMO TDD a banda larga che riduce il consumo energetico fino al 30% e l'impronta di carbonio fino al 50%. L'azienda sta anche introducendo soluzioni RAN Connect, tra cui i modelli 6381, 6682 e 6681, che offrono una capacità di throughput fino a 1,2 Tbps.
Ulteriori innovazioni includono radio di nuova generazione come l'AIR 3285, l'AIR 6494 e l'AIR 3265, l'Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 per il 5G indoor e nuovi sistemi di antenne. Questi prodotti si concentrano sulla riduzione dei costi operativi, sul miglioramento dell'efficienza energetica e sul supporto per implementazioni di rete sostenibili, mantenendo elevate prestazioni.
Ericsson (ERIC) ha anunciado una expansión significativa de su portafolio de productos con nuevas soluciones de radio, antenas y RAN Connect que son energéticamente eficientes. La compañía planea ofrecer 130 productos de radio que soporten redes abiertas y programables para 2025, representando más de dos tercios de sus entregas.
El producto insignia, AIR 3266, es una radio Massive MIMO TDD de banda ancha que reduce el consumo de energía hasta en un 30% y la huella de carbono hasta en un 50%. La compañía también está introduciendo soluciones RAN Connect, incluidos los modelos 6381, 6682 y 6681, que ofrecen un rendimiento de hasta 1.2 Tbps.
Otras innovaciones incluyen radios de próxima generación como AIR 3285, AIR 6494 y AIR 3265, la Unidad de Fusión Interior 8828 para 5G en interiores y nuevos sistemas de antenas. Estos productos se centran en reducir los costos operativos, mejorar la eficiencia energética y apoyar implementaciones de red sostenibles mientras mantienen un alto rendimiento.
에릭슨 (ERIC)은 새로운 에너지 효율적인 라디오, 안테나 및 RAN Connect 솔루션으로 제품 포트폴리오를 대폭 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 2025년까지 오픈 및 프로그래머블 네트워크를 지원하는 130개의 라디오 제품을 제공할 계획이며, 이는 전체 배송의 3분의 2 이상을 차지합니다.
주요 제품인 AIR 3266는 에너지 소비를 최대 30% 줄이고 탄소 발자국을 최대 50% 줄이는 광대역 TDD 매시브 MIMO 라디오입니다. 이 회사는 또한 1.2 Tbps의 처리량을 제공하는 모델 6381, 6682 및 6681을 포함한 RAN Connect 솔루션을 도입하고 있습니다.
추가 혁신으로는 AIR 3285, AIR 6494 및 AIR 3265와 같은 차세대 라디오, 실내 5G를 위한 Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 및 새로운 안테나 시스템이 포함됩니다. 이러한 제품은 운영 비용 절감, 에너지 효율성 향상 및 지속 가능한 네트워크 배치를 지원하는 데 중점을 두면서도 높은 성능을 유지합니다.
Ericsson (ERIC) a annoncé une expansion significative de son portefeuille de produits avec de nouvelles solutions radio, antennes et RAN Connect écoénergétiques. L'entreprise prévoit d'offrir 130 produits radio prenant en charge des réseaux ouverts et programmables d'ici 2025, représentant plus des deux tiers de ses livraisons.
Le produit phare, AIR 3266, est une radio Massive MIMO TDD à large bande qui réduit la consommation d'énergie jusqu'à 30 % et l'empreinte carbone jusqu'à 50 %. L'entreprise introduit également des solutions RAN Connect, y compris les modèles 6381, 6682 et 6681, offrant un débit pouvant atteindre 1,2 Tbps.
Les innovations supplémentaires incluent des radios de nouvelle génération comme l'AIR 3285, l'AIR 6494 et l'AIR 3265, l'Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 pour le 5G intérieur, et de nouveaux systèmes d'antennes. Ces produits se concentrent sur la réduction des coûts opérationnels, l'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique et le soutien à des déploiements de réseau durables tout en maintenant de hautes performances.
Ericsson (ERIC) hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seines Produktportfolios mit neuen energieeffizienten Radio-, Antennen- und RAN Connect-Lösungen angekündigt. Das Unternehmen plant, bis 2025 130 Radio-Produkte anzubieten, die offene und programmierbare Netzwerke unterstützen, was über zwei Drittel seiner Lieferungen ausmacht.
Das Flaggschiff-Produkt, AIR 3266, ist ein breitbandiges TDD Massive MIMO-Radio, das den Energieverbrauch um bis zu 30% und den CO2-Fußabdruck um bis zu 50% reduziert. Das Unternehmen führt auch RAN Connect-Lösungen ein, darunter die Modelle 6381, 6682 und 6681, die einen Durchsatz von bis zu 1,2 Tbps bieten.
Weitere Innovationen umfassen Next-Generation-Radios wie AIR 3285, AIR 6494 und AIR 3265, die Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 für Indoor 5G und neue Antennensysteme. Diese Produkte konzentrieren sich darauf, die Betriebskosten zu senken, die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern und nachhaltige Netzwerkimplementierungen zu unterstützen, während sie eine hohe Leistung aufrechterhalten.
- Portfolio expansion with 130 radio products planned for 2025
- Energy consumption reduction up to 30% across new products
- Carbon footprint reduction up to 50% in new products
- RAN Connect solutions offering up to 1.2 Tbps throughput
- New products show significant efficiency improvements (15-29% higher performance)
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This comprehensive product launch represents a strategic positioning move that could significantly strengthen Ericsson's competitive stance in the 5G infrastructure market. The introduction of seven new energy-efficient products addresses three critical industry pain points: operational costs, sustainability requirements, and network performance demands.
The flagship AIR 3266 radio's 30% energy reduction and 50% lower carbon footprint are particularly significant from an operational perspective. For telecom operators, energy costs typically represent 20-40% of network operating expenses. Therefore, these efficiency gains could translate into substantial cost savings, potentially accelerating adoption and strengthening Ericsson's market position.
The new RAN Connect portfolio, supporting up to 1.2 Tbps throughput, positions Ericsson advantageously in the open RAN movement. This architecture flexibility could help secure contracts with operators seeking vendor diversity while maintaining high performance standards. The endorsements from T-Mobile and Swisscom - major operators in key markets - validate the commercial viability of these innovations.
Perhaps most strategically important is Ericsson's commitment to deliver 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks in 2025. This extensive portfolio development signals strong R&D investment and could help defend market share against emerging competitors, particularly as the industry shifts toward more open, disaggregated network architectures.
The sustainability improvements, including 30-50% reductions in energy consumption and carbon footprint across multiple products, align with increasing regulatory pressures and operator sustainability targets. This positions Ericsson favorably for markets where environmental criteria influence procurement decisions.
- Expands portfolio with seven new energy-efficient and high-performing Massive MIMO and Remote radios, Indoor 5G solutions, and new open fronthaul products called RAN Connect
- The innovations will reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent, lower operational costs, and cut embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 percent, supporting more efficient network deployments.
- The company is on track to offer 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks during 2025, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and future-proof network evolution.
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With its enhanced portfolio, Ericsson is set to offer 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks during 2025, outpacing the competition. These products will make up more than two thirds of the company's deliveries this year, providing CSPs with the programmability and future-proof network evolution necessary to stay ahead in the industry.
Programmability leverages Ericsson's many-core architecture and extensive sleep modes within Ericsson Silicon to implement intents such as energy savings without compromising customer experience.
The portfolio enhancements are led by the flagship product, AIR 3266, a wide-band TDD (Time Division Duplexing) Massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) radio with 400W output power in an ultra-slim design.
AIR 3266 boosts spectral efficiency and uplink performance, while reducing energy consumption by up to 30 percent and embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 percent. It is powered by the latest Ericsson Silicon and features 32-branch transceivers.
Ericsson is also introducing RAN Connect, a set of transformative, open fronthaul solutions that maximize scalability and efficiency. They allow CSPs to aggregate radio traffic, unlocking the full potential of modern RAN Compute capabilities, and reinforces Ericsson's leadership in next-generation RAN evolution.
Key products include RAN Connect 6381, an all-outdoor solution supporting 600Gbps capacity with high scalability and efficiency; RAN Connect 6682, a high capacity fronthaul solution with up to 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) throughput, ideal for large-scale deployments; and RAN Connect 6681, a versatile 600Gbps indoor option optimized for a wide range of interface configurations.
Mårten Lerner, Head of Product Area Networks at Ericsson, says: "With 5G expected to carry 80 percent of total mobile data traffic by the end of 2030, we see an industry need for 5G equipment that strikes the perfect balance between superior performance, best-in-class TCO, and unmatched sustainability. The ultra-light radios simplify deployment, and the interleaved antennas optimize site usage by integrating multiple M-MIMO frequency bands."
"With cutting-edge hardware designs, we are reducing costs and maximizing efficiency for our customers as they evolve their architectures to deliver high-performing programmable networks that cover all connectivity needs," Lerner adds. "Sustainability is also central to every solution, leveraging energy-efficient designs, recyclable materials, and passive cooling to meet Net Zero targets. These advancements embody the artistry of network evolution."
Next-generation radios
The portfolio is further enhanced with more radios, including:
- AIR 3285: a dual-band FDD Massive MIMO radio that offers up to four times higher uplink capacity than traditional 4 transceiver solutions. Field measurement also shows that FDD M-MIMO supports offloading of TDD mid-band and FDD low-band, enhancing overall network performance. Weighing only 30kg, this radio is the lightest in its class, resulting in easier and less time-consuming installation. It reduces energy consumption by 30 percent and has a 40 percent smaller embodied carbon footprint.
- AIR 6494 and AIR 3265: AIR 6494 is a next-gen wideband TDD Massive MIMO radio with 64-branch wideband transceivers and 480W output power. It cuts energy use by up to 30 percent. The next-gen AIR 3265 is an ultra-light, ultra-slim 32-branch radio that offers high EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power), 25 percent energy savings, and 30 percent reduced embodied carbon. Both radios are powered by Ericsson Silicon.
- Radio 4451HP and Radio 4491: Advanced FDD radios that set new standards for performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Radio 4451HP is compact and wideband, reducing size, weight, and energy use by 20 percent, and cutting embodied carbon by 25 percent compared to its predecessor. Radio 4491 delivers 720W output power in a lightweight 30kg design, using 20 percent less energy and 40 percent less embodied carbon.
Ericsson is also introducing the following next-generation innovations:
- Indoor Fusion Unit 8828: Enables gigabit speeds indoor 5G in one compact hardware solution for small and medium-size enterprises. The enhanced 8828 supports multiple operators, and offers double the coverage, extending up to 8,000 square meters (80,000 square feet), and can connect up to eight Radio Dots.
- Interleaved Antenna 8001 and 8002: Combines low-band FDD with Massive MIMO TDD and FDD in a single antenna footprint for easy installation and reduced site rental costs, with upgradable interleaved passive antenna technology, full transparency, and modularity.
- New Antenna System portfolio: Precisely engineered antennas to empower high-performing, energy-efficient networks. The new antennas enable superior coverage, 15 percent higher uplink throughput, and up to 29 percent reduced radio output power. The flagship Antenna 4818 achieves superior energy efficiency with electrical and beam efficiencies of up to 85 percent, combined with exceptional passive intermodulation (PIM) performance, enabling optimized FDD mid-band utilization, improved carrier aggregation, higher modulation and MIMO scheme use. It supports simplified and sustainable deployment thanks to best-in-class wind load, 37 percent lighter weight and 42 percent reduced embodied carbon footprint.
- Power D620: This programmable Smart DC (Direct Current) distribution system enables efficient remote management of DC power, significantly minimizing the need for on-site interventions. Its dynamic energy slicing capability prioritizes critical services, ensuring extended uptime during critical network events. Also, the zero-watt sleep feature eliminates energy usage during radio sleep intervals, optimizing overall RAN energy efficiency.
Mark Düsener, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Swisscom, says: "If we focus on delivering the right performance when needed and scaling it back when it is not, we can lower our total cost of ownership and strike the right balance. Thanks to Ericsson's innovative products, we can optimize efficiency while meeting evolving demands. New use cases and devices will drive up energy consumption, making the infrastructure we build more important than ever."
Salim Kouidri, SVP Access Network Technology, T-Mobile, says: "Ericsson's latest line-up of radios, antennas and RAN Connect provides scalable platforms for enhanced network capabilities. As 5G Advanced becomes more integrated, these advancements will elevate the business and customer experience with a more responsive network built around enhanced services like network slicing, 6-carrier aggregation and L4S."
Joe Madden, Founder and Chief Analyst, Mobile Experts, says: "Ericsson's advancements in Silicon within an open, programmable network architecture is a tremendous step forward in efficiency and flexibility for the network. Keeping up with the yearly cadence of high-performance radios is not easy, but Ericsson has invested heavily to stay ahead of the innovation curve."
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