Ericsson Unveils New Radio and Antenna Portfolio
The company introduced high-performance hardware designed to boost network capacity and energy efficiency.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Ericsson has launched a new suite of radio, antenna, and open fronthaul hardware to meet the growing demand for programmable networks. The rollout includes products like the RAN Connect 6381 and various AIR series radios designed to balance performance with sustainability.
Why it matters
As global mobile data traffic continues to surge, service providers require hardware that improves capacity while reducing power consumption and carbon footprints. These solutions aim to provide the scalability needed to support infrastructure demands through 2030.
The new AIR 3285 MIMO radio delivers 4 times higher uplink capacity while consuming 30 percent less energy than predecessors. Additionally, the new antenna portfolio achieves 15 percent higher uplink throughput and 29 percent lower radio power usage.
The players
Ericsson
Ericsson is a global provider of information and communication technology to service providers and is a leader in mobile network infrastructure.
The details
The newly introduced hardware includes the RAN Connect 6381, which provides 600Gbps capacity, and the 6682 model, which offers 1.2 Tbps throughput. Meanwhile, the Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 is capable of covering 8,000 square meters, utilizing features like zero-watt sleep and energy slicing for improved efficiency.
Timeline
2025: Ericsson introduces 130 new radio products.
Mobile World Congress 2025: The new radios and antennas are unveiled.
End of 2030: 5G is expected to carry 80 percent of total mobile data traffic.
The Tech Race
This release positions Ericsson to dominate the infrastructure market as 5G is expected to carry 80 percent of total mobile data traffic by 2030. It marks a significant shift toward programmable, high-capacity networks that replace legacy hardware with energy-efficient alternatives.
By increasing network throughput and energy efficiency, these hardware upgrades aim to provide users with more consistent high-speed mobile data access. Service providers utilizing these tools can potentially manage rising data demands without increasing their energy-related operating costs.
The takeaway
Operators must prioritize hardware that combines massive capacity with lower power consumption to remain competitive as data usage grows. Investing in energy-efficient infrastructure is no longer just a sustainability goal but a financial necessity for managing network scaling.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Communicationsafrica.
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