In 2020, Ericsson first took a deep dive into breaking the energy curve with a focus on how operators could transition from 4G to 5G without following the historical pattern of major generational step changes in energy consumption. Now, with more than 228 live 5G networks operating around the world, the focus has shifted to how operators can sustainably scale these networks and help enterprise customers realize the positive business and environmental outcomes 5G can enable.
