Devices requiring reliable connectivity include sensors, cameras, autonomous systems, vehicles and those carried by mobile workers generating operational data.



Devices requiring reliable connectivity include sensors, cameras, autonomous systems, vehicles and those carried by mobile workers generating operational data.

Telstra is the largest mobile player in Australia with 27.7 million connections, ahead of Optus with 10.7 million and TPG Telecom with 5.6 million at end-2025.

The deal with Ericsson follows a commitment Mistral AI made last week to invest €1.2 billion on a new data centre in Sweden.

It is introducing an AI-first approach to building networks with fresh hardware, software and platform offerings.

Ericsson explained it would embed positioning as a core SA 5G network capability, allowing service providers to monetise precise location services.

Bloomberg reported Ericsson has around 12,600 employees in Sweden, meaning the cuts proposed impact around 13 per cent of its staff.

Benefits include more precise asset monitoring, improved operational efficiency and enhanced safety in challenging conditions.

Ericsson tipped the US, Japan, South Korea, China, India and some Gulf Cooperation Council countries as those likely to make up the first tranche of commercial 6G launches.

Ericsson adds a new RAN unit to its Bengaluru based R&D centre.

Ericsson and e& relaunch Excelerate&, a 12-month program that provides training and mentorship across 5G, cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven networks, business strategy and industry exposure.
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