The global small cell poles market is projected to grow from $1.99 billion in 2025 to $3.84 billion by 2030 at a 14% CAGR, driven by 5G adoption, mobile data consumption, and smart city connectivity demands. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region. Major players are focusing on product innovation and strategic acquisitions to strengthen their market positions.

The 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) market is projected to grow from USD 11.91 billion in 2026 to USD 45.55 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 30.8%. The hardware segment dominates the market, while LEO satellite platforms show the highest growth rate. North America leads the market, driven by companies like SpaceX and Qualcomm, with Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest-growing region.

Ericsson announces David Hammarwall as the new Head of Business Area Networks and Senior Vice President, effective October 1, 2026. Hammarwall, currently Head of Customer Unit T-Mobile, will succeed Per Narvinger who has been appointed President and CEO. Hammarwall brings extensive experience in telecommunications and will focus on advancing Ericsson's network intelligence with AI capabilities in RAN.

A Global Witness investigation reveals that conflict minerals (coltan) from the Democratic Republic of Congo, linked to the M23 rebel movement, are infiltrating major tech companies' supply chains through Rwanda. Despite certification programs like ITSCI and Better Mining, smuggled minerals are being mixed with legitimate sources. Apple has halted purchases from Rwanda and the DRC, while NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, and others did not respond to inquiries about their sourcing practices.

The global connected vehicle technology market is projected to grow from $45.3 billion in 2025 to $129.2 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 11.4%, driven by widespread adoption of ADAS, 5G rollout, and electric vehicles. Key growth areas include embedded systems (42% market share), V2V communication (35.8% share), and fleet management solutions, with major players investing heavily in AI-enabled systems and V2X communication modules.

The global Cloud OSS/BSS market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from $43.35 billion in 2025 to $59.02 billion by 2032, driven by 5G expansion, real-time monetization requirements, and adoption of cloud-native platforms. Solutions segment will dominate, hybrid cloud will see highest growth, and mobile operators will capture the largest market share. North America is projected to register the highest CAGR.

Sweden is positioned as a credible European recovery story in 2026 with expected GDP growth of 2.6%, driven by easing inflation and stable interest rates. This backdrop could benefit high-quality industrial, metals, and telecom infrastructure companies with strong global exposure, particularly those benefiting from industrial automation, electrification, and digital infrastructure demand.

The global in-car Wi-Fi market is valued at USD 19.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% to reach USD 47.7 billion by 2035. Growth is driven by rising connected vehicle adoption, expanding 4G/5G networks, and increasing consumer demand for uninterrupted digital access. Hardware components and 4G LTE technology lead market segments, with the United States holding 87% regional share.

The private LTE market is projected to grow from $6.78 billion in 2026 to $10.95 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 12.7%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for secure enterprise networks, industrial automation, 5G readiness, and rising smartphone adoption. Strategic partnerships and local manufacturing are key strategies for market leaders to overcome tariff-related challenges.

Ericsson reported Q1 2026 results with 6% organic sales growth led by Networks segment and announced AI native radios at Mobile World Congress. The company approved a SEK 15 billion share buyback program. However, reported net income declined 79% YoY to SEK 0.9 billion due to restructuring charges and currency headwinds, while gross margins slightly decreased. Management expects a flattish RAN market ahead but remains confident in outpacing market growth through its focused strategy and strengthened positions.

Nokia surged 9.78% to $10.38 on April 13, 2026, following a Bank of America upgrade from 'hold' to 'buy' with a $12.40 price target. The upgrade highlights strong demand for optical and AI networking infrastructure, driven by hyperscaler demand, European sovereign data centers, and Nokia's partnership with Nvidia on 6G. Trading volume reached 147.9 million shares, significantly above average.

Ericsson announced that its Q1 2026 financial report will be released on April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM CEST. The company will host a live video webcast at 9:00 AM CEST with President and CEO Börje Ekholm and CFO Lars Sandström to discuss the report and answer questions from analysts, investors, and journalists.