Ericsson intends to produce all telecom equipment it sells in India domestically. This also encompasses 6G devices.

The Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer anticipates beginning 6G testing in India by 2028. Nonetheless, the commercial rollout of the technology will require a bit more time.

Currently, Ericsson manufactures 4G and 5G equipment in India and also exports it to countries in Asia.

The company has recently increased its ASIC R&D in Bengaluru and intends to grow to 150 positions.

Ericsson has commenced the production of passive antennas in India in partnership with VVDN Technologies.

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The company is genuinely aiming to establish a different ecosystem for producing various components such as filters, batteries, closures, and much more.

A significant number of these parts continue to be imported into India, and Ericsson is working to resolve this issue.

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Ericsson has launched 5G-enabled Grain ATM Annapurti in India in collaboration with the World Food Program.

These are India-made, ATM-style kiosks for food grains that accurately dispense various food grains. With Aadhar-linked biometrics, 25 to 30 kg of grain is released in merely 30 seconds.

Annapurti has already been implemented in cities such as Shillong, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Bhopal.
In the coming year, 23 advanced automated Annapurti machines will be installed throughout India.

This program backs the One Nation One Ration Card initiative, ensuring 24/7 availability of crucial food grains.

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Telstra and Ericsson have recently revealed a focused and ambitious collaboration agreement that will lay the groundwork for their joint efforts to hasten the transition to autonomous networks.

The pact arises as the telecom sector confronts a pressing need to enhance autonomy, though achieving fully autonomous networks still poses challenges.

Realizing this vision requires addressing technological and operational challenges and reaching consensus on standards. It requires cooperation, creativity, and transparency throughout the sector.