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Ericsson unveils new wave of radio , antenna and RAN Connect products to advance high-performing programmable networks
The innovations will reduce energy consumption by up to 30 %, lower operational costs and cut embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 %, supporting more efficient network deployments .
As telecoms industry engagement with high-performing programmable networks ramps up globally , Ericsson is meeting related future needs through a significant product portfolio boost .
Ahead of Mobile World Congress ( MWC ) 2025 in Barcelona , the company is introducing innovative new radios , antennas , and open fronthaul solutions called RAN Connect designed to empower communications service providers ( CSPs ).
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 . 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 optimised for a wide range of interface configurations .
Mårten Lerner , Head of Product Area Networks at Ericsson , said : “ With 5G expected to carry 80 % 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 optimise 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 .” p
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 ultraslim design .
AIR 3266 boosts spectral efficiency and uplink performance , while reducing energy consumption by up to 30 % and embodied carbon footprint by up to 50 %. 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 maximise scalability and efficiency . They allow CSPs to aggregate radio traffic , unlocking the full potential
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