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Ericsson has formed a strategic partnership with LotusFlare, acquiring a minority stake, to integrate LotusFlare’s DNO Cloud platform with Ericsson’s programmable network. The collaboration creates a Network API Exposure Layer that provides consent‑management and digital‑commerce tools, enabling CSPs to expose, control and monetize advanced 5G functions—such as edge compute, network slicing and AI‑driven QoE—via standardized APIs. Joint solution blueprints will streamline integration, compliance and billing, helping operators shift toward API‑driven revenue streams and positioning both firms as early leaders in the emerging Network‑as‑a‑Service market.

Omdia reports the Middle East (excluding Turkey) smartphone market rebounded strongly in Q3 2025, with shipments up 23% YoY to 15.1 million units. Growth was driven by demand for mid-tier 4G and affordable 5G devices. While Saudi Arabia saw a slight dip, UAE, Iraq and Rest of Middle East experienced strong growth. Samsung led the market; TRANSSION, Xiaomi, HONOR and Apple also saw gains. Omdia forecasts slower growth in 2026 due to rising component costs.

Ericsson will publish its Q3 2025 financial results on October 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM CEST. The report will be available on the investor relations website. A live webcast hosted by CEO Börje Ekholm and CFO Lars Sandström will follow at 9:00 AM CEST to discuss the results and address questions. Investors and analysts will focus on Ericsson’s 5G market share, supply chain impact, new revenue streams, and cost-cutting initiatives in the context of the evolving telecommunications landscape. The webcast will be available on-demand.

UNISOC, a leading Chinese semiconductor firm, has filed for an IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market. This move signifies a major step towards becoming China’s first publicly listed domestic smartphone chip designer. With extensive expertise in 2G through 5G baseband technology, UNISOC competes with global giants. The company has bolstered its finances through substantial equity rounds and boasts a broad product portfolio serving over 500 brands worldwide. UNISOC aims for world-class status by 2030, driven by innovation and a strong R&D focus.

Huawei’s Eric Xu predicts a surge in 5G-connected car adoption in China, reaching 30% of new passenger vehicle sales by 2025 and 95% by 2030. He differentiates between connectivity approaches for the cockpit (B2C) and telematics (B2B). Recognizing challenges like IPR and pricing, Xu urges industry collaboration, with Huawei and GSMA playing key roles in resolving them.