Ericsson advances local antenna ecosystem in India with first export-ready antennas for high-performing networks

Ericsson marked a major step forward in its India-based operations with the release of its first antenna model manufactured in India for global export, reinforcing the company’s commitment to India as a strategic base for innovation and delivery.

Unveiled at an event attended by India’s Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the new antenna is ready for commercial release in June, with international shipments starting in July.

Ericsson is expanding its passive antenna manufacturing and engineering ecosystem in India—building an end-to-end capability that includes local sourcing, production, and engineering, with solutions specifically designed to meet global and Indian network requirements. Ericsson began this journey one year ago with a focused effort to build out the local ecosystem and establish component and antenna manufacturing in India.

With more than 50 percent of antenna content now produced locally, Ericsson is entering the ...