• Ericsson delivers an end-to-end 5G SA network through cloud-native 5G Core and Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions
• Three Sweden and its subscribers will gain from advanced mobile connectivity capabilities
• Customer focus will cover subscribers and enterprises in urban areas, as well as the Fixed Wireless Access broadband market

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 19, 2026 — Following the commercial launch by communications service provider (CSP) Three Sweden, which utilizes Ericsson-powered (NASDAQ: ERIC) hardware and software products and solutions, customers of Three Sweden will benefit from 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity. 

Consumer and business subscribers of Three Sweden in urban areas will experience expanded coverage, improved capacity, reduced latency, increased network speeds, and enhanced connectivity user experiences.

Beyond enhancing mobile broadband services, the new 5G SA network will support Three Sweden’s enterprise market engagement strategy by offering differentiated connectivity via network slicing. This method enables customized service quality and secures the capabilities required for business-critical operations.

5G SA Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband – a high-speed, high-capacity, secure broadband alternative to cable installation for homes and businesses, enabled by mobile connectivity – will also be a key focus area for Three Sweden.

Three Sweden’s 5G SA network incorporates Ericsson’s cloud-native 5G Core and Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, equipping the CSP with advanced next-generation mobile connectivity capabilities. 

Three Sweden and Ericsson conducted comprehensive trials of 5G SA technology prior to network deployment, with the commercial launch taking place in December 2025.

Rajib Eklund, Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) of Three Sweden, states: “The launch of our 5G Standalone network is a vital step forward in delivering improved services to our customers, and I am proud that Three is the first in Sweden to offer this. Ericsson’s 5G technology allows us to significantly boost network efficiency and develop tailored connectivity solutions to meet the diverse needs of Swedish businesses and individuals.” 

Niclas Backlund, Head of Sweden and the Baltics at Ericsson, says: “We are proud to partner with Three Sweden to bring their 5G Standalone strategy and vision to life. Powered by end-to-end Ericsson technology, this deployment will help Three Sweden drive productivity, sustainability, and innovation across sectors.”

5G SA introduces a programmable, software-driven, cloud-native architecture that enables differentiated connectivity with defined performance characteristics for latency, reliability, and capacity.

Capabilities such as network slicing allow Three to adapt the network to specific applications and enterprise requirements, supporting advanced use cases across industry, IoT, and next-generation digital services.

Designed for efficiency and scalability, 5G SA also delivers substantial improvements in energy efficiency per gigabyte compared to previous generations, aiding in reducing environmental impact while meeting growing data demands.

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