Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Ericsson Expands India Antenna Exports as 5G Supports 6G
Ericsson makes equipment that helps mobile phone networks work.
The company says it has made more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components in India since July 2025.
It is sending India-made antennas to Europe and other markets.
Ericsson says the equipment is made with help from local suppliers and engineers.
At a telecom event, an Ericsson leader said 5G coverage reaches most people in India.
He also said India has about 430 million 5G subscriptions and has completed its move to 5G standalone networks.
Ericsson believes these networks can help India prepare for 6G.
The company says its Indian teams also work on AI, 6G and chip design.
Ericsson says it has produced more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components in India since July 2025.
India-made antennas are being exported to Europe and other international markets.
Ericsson says it produces the 4G and 5G radios used in India, as well as antennas for domestic and overseas customers.
At India Mobile Congress 2026, Andres Vicente said mid-band 5G coverage reaches 95% of India's population, compared with 45% globally.
Vicente said India has about 430 million 5G subscriptions and completed its transition to 5G standalone; Ericsson also highlighted local research and possible participation in a telecom equipment PLI scheme.
- Who
- Ericsson, including executives Andres Vicente, Mikael Eriksson and Nitin Bansal.
- What
- Ericsson reported production of more than 15,000 antennas and 25 million components in India, and exports of India-made antennas to Europe and other markets.
- When
- Production figures cover the period since July 2025; announcements were made on October 7, 2026, at India Mobile Congress 2026.
- Where
- Manufacturing takes place in India, with antennas exported to Europe and other international markets.
- Why
- Ericsson says it is expanding India's role in its manufacturing and supply network and supporting current and future telecom networks.
- Antennas produced
- More than 15,000 in India since July 2025
- Components produced
- 25 million in India since July 2025
- Export destinations
- Europe and other global markets
- India mid-band 5G coverage
- 95% of the population, compared with 45% globally, according to Andres Vicente
- India 5G subscriptions
- About 430 million, or around 35% of total mobile subscriptions, according to Vicente
- 5G share of mobile data traffic
- 43%, according to Vicente
- Ericsson employees in India
- About 22,000, including roughly 2,200 working in research and development
- Telecom equipment PLI scheme
- Ericsson India Managing Director Nitin Bansal said the company plans to participate, pending scheme guidelines
Sources
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