Ericsson to export India-made antennas to Europe

Sweden's Ericsson has announced plans to export antennas manufactured in India to European markets, highlighting the country's rapid 5G rollout and its potential to lead the way in 6G technology. Ericsson Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania, and India, Andres Vicente, stated that India's mid-band 5G coverage reaches 95% of the population, compared to 45% globally, giving India a competitive edge in the race towards 6G.

Vicente emphasized that the challenging part of developing the right architecture for 6G has already been accomplished, positioning India to take the next step. The company, which began manufacturing in India in 1994, now produces all 4G and 5G radios and antennas used in the country. Ericsson announced that it will begin exporting these antennas to Europe, alongside continuing to manufacture them for domestic use.

India has achieved 430 million 5G mobile subscriptions, accounting for 35% of the country's total subscriptions, with 43% of mobile data traffic carried on the 5G network. The average usage per customer in India is 35 gigabytes, with usage growing across various categories like video and gaming. AI will play a crucial role in reshaping the telecom industry, with Ericsson focusing on AI for networks and networks for AI to enhance network efficiency, intelligence, and autonomy.

The company has recently reached a milestone, manufacturing over 15,000 antennas and 25 million components since July 2025, which are being exported to Europe and other global markets. This expansion of local capabilities is strengthening India's role in Ericsson's global footprint, contributing to both local customer service and Ericsson's global operations.