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When did the first smartphone appear? The first mobile phone prototype came from Motorola in 1973. The first one approved, affectionately called The Brick, came out in 1983. In 1992 an IBM engineer created the Sweetspot but it didn't hit the market until 1994, as the IBM Simon Personal Communicator.…

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Do you pay for more mobile data than you actually use? The reason is psychological, says mobile data expert — here’s how to check your own data usage on iPhone or Android, and save money in the process

We speak to an expert about why underusing your mobile data allowance is often ‘psychological’ and how to save money on your monthly plan.

TechRadar

India's 5G subscriptions to cross 1.1 billion by 2031; Mobile data usage to nearly double: Report

India's 5G subscriber base is expected to surpass 1.1 billion by the end of 2031, representing an 81 per cent subscription penetration rate, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report released on Tuesday.

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6G falsely linked to hantavirus despite not yet existing

Some social media users claim 6G caused the recent hantavirus outbreak, even though the technology is still being developed and won't be operational until around 2030.

AAP

Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness

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‘The very rapid development of AI/ML will also have a profound impact on the 6G design’: AI will be responsible for both creating more network traffic and strengthening network performance

Ericsson engineers explain why AI will both put 6G networks under strain and strengthen their performance at the same time, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation.

TechRadar

In 1994, Engineer Jaap Haartsen tried to end the nightmare of tangled wires at Ericsson: His secret wireless idea became the Bluetooth technology we use every day

The brilliance of Bluetooth lies in how effortless it feels to everyday users. Most people never have to think about radio frequencies, wireless protocols, or pairing systems; they simply tap “connect” and expect their devices to work instantly.

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America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to 'control AI.' The results are stark

Something must change—but in a market of 44‑plus countries and century‑old incumbents, moving fast is anything but easy.

Fortune

'The technological innovation anticipated from 6G...will require fundamental protections and mitigations to be considered': Governments look to secure 6G networks — despite them not even really existing yet

Governments launch voluntary 6G security and resilience principles, emphasizing early integration, AI management, supply chain diversification, and industry collaboration.

TechRadar

Ericsson US reveals employee and customer data breach after third-party hack

An unnamed threat actor stole data on thousands of Ericsson US customers and employees, including names, payment, and medical details.

TechRadar

11 things to expect at MWC 2026 — from the Nothing Phone 4a to Honor's humanoid robot

MWC 2026 is kicking off soon, and we have a good idea of what to expect at this tech-packed event.

TechRadar

Surface Pro update fixes key cellular bugs — just as Microsoft leans into 5G

Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro firmware update fixes VPN and cellular issues, arriving as the company deepens its 5G push through a new Ericsson partnership.

Windows Central

Windows 11 is getting AI-powered 5G connectivity — Microsoft and Ericsson have teamed up to improve 5G, and it's coming to Surface Copilot+ PCs first

Microsoft and Ericsson's new partnership will make 5G laptops more secure and reliable with AI. This enterprise feature is expected to arrive in Surface Copilot+ PCs first.

Windows Central

Microsoft launches 'Trusted Tech Alliance' to try and restore some faith in Big Tech

15 major firms join together to launch the Trusted Tech Alliance as geopolitically-influenced data sovereignty pushes play out.

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Benzinga

HPE Collaborates With Ericsson To Validate Dual-Mode 5G Core Solution

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced the establishment of a joint validation lab to help telecom operators address challenges in deploying a multi-vendor infrastructure stack.

Benzinga

Ericsson Strikes $3 Billion Canada Deal To Power 5G, Quantum Innovation

Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The company disclosed a $3 billion three-year partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC).

Benzinga

Ericsson CEO Says Margins Hit New Highs Despite Ongoing Tariff Pressures

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) shares surged over 14% Tuesday after the Swedish telecom giant reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings.

Benzinga

Why Ericsson Shares Are Trading Higher By Over 14%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Shares of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – ADR (NASDAQ:ERIC) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company posted upbeat third-quarter results. Ericsson and Vodafone also announced a major five-year programmable networks partnership.

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Benzinga

Nokia And Ericsson Lose Ground In China After 'Black Box' Audits

China is significantly escalating its restrictions on European telecom stalwarts Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), subjecting their bids for critical infrastructure contracts to protracted national security reviews.

The National (Scotland)

Virgin Media O2 users will 'struggle to do even the basics' if new warning ignored

Virgin Media O2 has announced Scotland will be the next area impacted by its 3G switch-off - see when and the devices affected.

Evening Standard

Ericsson subsidiary Vonage fined £700,000 over emergency call outage

Ofcom said the firm breached its rules and put its customers at ‘unacceptable risk’.

TechRadar

VodafoneThree signs up Nokia, Ericsson in multibillion-pound deal to build the UK's next-generation networks

VodafoneThree wants 99.95% of the UK population to have fast 5G by 2034.

The Independent UK

VodafoneThree picks Ericsson and Nokia as key partners as part of £11bn plans

The Nordic firms have been signed up for eight-year contracts to deliver network technology to more than 17,000 sites.

Benzinga

Ericsson Warns On Growth As US Tariffs And Asia Slowdown Create Uncertainty

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on Tuesday. The stock price dropped after the print.

Euronews

Huawei's paradox in Spain: No to 5G, but yes to wiretap storage

Spain is experiencing a paradoxical situation with regard to Chinese tech company Huawei, highlighting tensions between national security, commercial interests and geopolitical pressures. While the Chinese giant has been expelled from the country's 5G network, it remains authorised for wiretapping.

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