Ericsson has been recognized as a leading company in Frost & Sullivan’s “Frost Radar: 5G Network Infrastructure, 2025” report for the fifth consecutive year. The report highlights Ericsson’s commitment to innovation and growth in the evolving 5G market.

Frost & Sullivan independently evaluated over 100 global companies. The analysis focused on the top 23 firms leading or innovating in the 5G network infrastructure sector. Ericsson’s role in shaping the future of mobile technologies was prominently noted.

The company’s comprehensive 5G portfolio includes traditional radio access network (RAN), open and virtual RAN, core and edge networks, and private networks. Frost & Sullivan reported a growing industry shift toward open and virtual RAN. Ericsson’s early success with influential customers in Open RAN solutions is expected to help realize this shift.

Additionally, Ericsson uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate network services and enhance network APIs. This innovative approach further strengthens its position in the market.

Per Narvinger, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks at Ericsson, said the consistent top ranking in the Frost Radar report reflects the company’s dedication to innovation. He emphasized the use of AI and intent-driven automation to enhance network programmability and support customers on the path to autonomous networks.

Troy Morley, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan, described Ericsson’s leadership as a “remarkable achievement.” He added that despite market fluctuations, Ericsson has maintained financial stability and evolved its portfolio to stay ahead of competitors.

With customers in over 175 countries, Ericsson has scaled its innovations from 2G through 5G. The company invested 21.6 percent of its 2024 revenue in research and development (R&D), demonstrating its commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry.

Morley also noted that strategic acquisitions like Cradlepoint in 2020 and Vonage in 2022 have expanded Ericsson’s reach into the enterprise market. This complements its existing strong base among communications service providers (CSPs) and industry partners.

The Frost Radar report also highlighted growth opportunities in private 4G and 5G networks. Ericsson is well-positioned to collaborate with CSPs and industry partners to lead in these enterprise markets.

Moreover, as energy efficiency becomes more critical, Ericsson has focused on designing smaller, lighter, and more energy-efficient hardware. The company also offers software solutions to optimize network resources, meeting the increasing demand for sustainable technology.

The Frost Radar measures growth rates, revenue, innovation, and scalability of companies. It assesses product portfolios, R&D strategies, and other factors to rank industry leaders.

Key points:

• Ericsson recognized as top 5G network infrastructure leader for five years.
• Strong focus on Open RAN, AI-driven automation, and private networks.
• Significant R&D investment and strategic acquisitions strengthen market position.

This recognition further cements Ericsson’s role as a key player in the global 5G network infrastructure market.

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