TECHx Media Ericsson Unveils Next-Gen RAN Solutions Ahead of MWC 2025
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As global telecom industry engagement with high-performing programmable networks accelerates, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is enhancing its product portfolio to meet future demands. Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Ericsson is launching new radios, antennas, and open fronthaul solutions under the RAN Connect portfolio, empowering communications service providers (CSPs) with scalable and efficient network solutions.
With 130 radio products supporting open and programmable networks, Ericsson is set to outpace competition, ensuring future-proof network evolution. The flagship AIR 3266, a wide-band TDD Massive MIMO radio, offers 400W output power in an ultra-slim design, improving spectral efficiency and uplink performance while reducing energy consumption by up to 30% and embodied carbon footprint by up to 50%. Powered by Ericsson Silicon, it features 32-branch transceivers, optimizing energy efficiency through advanced sleep modes and many-core architecture.
The RAN Connect series introduces transformative open fronthaul solutions that enhance network scalability and efficiency. Key products include RAN Connect 6381, a high-capacity outdoor solution with 600Gbps capacity, RAN Connect 6682, a fronthaul solution delivering up to 1.2Tbps throughput for large-scale deployments, and RAN Connect 6681, a 600Gbps indoor option optimized for flexible interface configurations.
With 5G expected to carry 80% of total mobile data traffic by 2030, Ericsson focuses on high-performance, cost-effective, and sustainable 5G equipment. The new ultra-light radios simplify deployment, while interleaved antennas optimize site usage by integrating multiple M-MIMO frequency bands.
Ericsson's next-generation portfolio also includes the AIR 3285 dual-band FDD Massive MIMO radio, which delivers four times higher uplink capacity than traditional 4-transceiver solutions while reducing energy consumption by 30% and embodied carbon footprint by 40%. AIR 6494 and AIR 3265 introduce energy-efficient wideband TDD Massive MIMO radios with up to 64-branch transceivers and 480W output power, delivering up to 30% energy savings. The Radio 4451HP and Radio 4491 set new standards for FDD performance and efficiency, reducing energy use by 20% and cutting embodied carbon by 25-40%.
Ericsson also introduces the Indoor Fusion Unit 8828 for gigabit-speed indoor 5G coverage in enterprises, supporting up to 8,000 square meters and eight Radio Dots. The Interleaved Antenna 8001 and 8002 integrate low-band FDD with Massive MIMO TDD and FDD in a compact footprint, reducing site rental costs and enabling seamless installation.
The new Antenna System portfolio boosts uplink throughput by 15% while reducing radio output power by 29%, with the flagship Antenna 4818 achieving up to 85% electrical and beam efficiency. The Power D620, a programmable Smart DC distribution system, minimizes on-site interventions, prioritizes critical services with dynamic energy slicing, and features a zero-watt sleep function to enhance overall RAN energy efficiency.
Ericsson's latest innovations reinforce its leadership in next-generation RAN evolution, delivering cutting-edge technology that enhances performance, optimizes costs, and drives sustainability across 5G networks.
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