Topic: Ericsson

Ericsson Japan K.K. and SoftBank Corp. have successfully conducted a joint field trial of advanced communication services utilizing 5G Standalone (SA) and millimeter wave (mmWave) at the FIA F1 World Championship Series Aramco Japanese Grand Prix 2026 (F1 Japan Grand Prix) held at Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan) from March 27 to 29. This achievement marks the highest number of network slices used simultaneously during an event in Japan.

Ericsson announced that its private wireless networking solution, Ericsson Private 5G, is now available through Verizon Business private wireless deployments beyond U.S. borders. This collaboration enables global enterprises already using Ericsson technology in Verizon Business Private 5G Networks in the U.S. to extend these capabilities to their international campuses, unlocking new opportunities for digital transformation.