New Delhi: Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson expects significant use cases for 5G services in India, which will lead to densification of telecom networks in the country, a senior company official said on Wednesday.
Ericsson India Managing Director Nitin Bansal said at a company event to showcase 5G technology that the company is actively engaging with academia, partners and ecosystem players to develop relevant India-specific use cases. Is.
“The network slicing capabilities of 5G technology will drive significant use cases in India within the next 12 to 24 months,” Bansal said.
He said that India remains a strategic market for us and the second largest market for Ericsson.
Asked about green shoots for Ericsson in India after investment in network rollout has lagged, Bansal said the demand for 5G will demand densification of the network.“Although 5G rollout in the country has stagnated given the rapid rollout and expansion over the past year, we expect 5G adoption in India to increase given the strong data demand in the country and digitization initiatives by enterprises.
“This will include densification and modernization of telecom infrastructure along with enhancements to OSS/BSS systems to accommodate emerging network and billing needs,” he said.
Ericsson reported a decline in India business in the March quarter after 2023, as the market started to transition to more normal investor levels.
Its sales in Southeast Asia, Oceania and India declined 38 percent to 8. billion Swedish krona (SEK) or about Rs 6,645 crore in the March 2024 quarter from 13.9 billion (SEK) about Rs 10,730 crore a year ago.
Network gear vendors are likely to be encouraged by debt-laden Vodafone Idea (VIL)'s guidance of investing up to Rs 55,000 crore from the Rs 18,000 crore fund raised recently, but Ericsson declined to comment on the telco's plans. Refused.VIL has announced that it will focus on expanding 4G network coverage and 5G in core cities.
Asked about the potential of 4G given the advent of 5G in India, Bansa cited an Ericsson Mobility Report, which said 4G remains the dominant subscription type driving connectivity and data growth in the region. Is.
However, according to the report, as subscribers move to 5G, 4G subscriptions are projected to decline from 870 million in 2023 to 390 million by 2029.
Ng Thiaw Seng, Head of Network Solutions – Strategic Network Evolution Markets Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, said the company used to manufacture 5G gear in India due to very high demand, but has now expanded to other parts of the world. Has also started production for. Well.
Ericsson India Managing Director Nitin Bansal said at a company event to showcase 5G technology that the company is actively engaging with academia, partners and ecosystem players to develop relevant India-specific use cases. Is.
“The network slicing capabilities of 5G technology will drive significant use cases in India within the next 12 to 24 months,” Bansal said.
He said that India remains a strategic market for us and the second largest market for Ericsson.
Asked about green shoots for Ericsson in India after investment in network rollout has lagged, Bansal said the demand for 5G will demand densification of the network.“Although 5G rollout in the country has stagnated given the rapid rollout and expansion over the past year, we expect 5G adoption in India to increase given the strong data demand in the country and digitization initiatives by enterprises.
“This will include densification and modernization of telecom infrastructure along with enhancements to OSS/BSS systems to accommodate emerging network and billing needs,” he said.
Ericsson reported a decline in India business in the March quarter after 2023, as the market started to transition to more normal investor levels.
Its sales in Southeast Asia, Oceania and India declined 38 percent to 8. billion Swedish krona (SEK) or about Rs 6,645 crore in the March 2024 quarter from 13.9 billion (SEK) about Rs 10,730 crore a year ago.
Network gear vendors are likely to be encouraged by debt-laden Vodafone Idea (VIL)'s guidance of investing up to Rs 55,000 crore from the Rs 18,000 crore fund raised recently, but Ericsson declined to comment on the telco's plans. Refused.VIL has announced that it will focus on expanding 4G network coverage and 5G in core cities.
Asked about the potential of 4G given the advent of 5G in India, Bansa cited an Ericsson Mobility Report, which said 4G remains the dominant subscription type driving connectivity and data growth in the region. Is.
However, according to the report, as subscribers move to 5G, 4G subscriptions are projected to decline from 870 million in 2023 to 390 million by 2029.
Ng Thiaw Seng, Head of Network Solutions – Strategic Network Evolution Markets Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, said the company used to manufacture 5G gear in India due to very high demand, but has now expanded to other parts of the world. Has also started production for. Well.
