Ericsson Plans 1,600 job Cuts in Sweden
Last update: January 15, 2026
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Telecom giant cites efficiency drive as union warns of impact on research and development.
Swedish telecom company Ericsson announced on Thursday that it plans to cut around 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of efforts to increase operational efficiency.
The company said the reductions are part of global measures to improve costs while continuing investments critical to its technology leadership.
Ericsson, which employs over 90,000 people worldwide, has about 13,000 staff in Sweden. Negotiations with trade unions have begun, but the company did not specify which divisions would be affected.
Per Norlander, a representative of the Engineers of Sweden union, criticized the move, saying it could harm research and development and affect future product development.
CBI News reports that Ericsson, one of the world’s largest mobile network equipment providers alongside Huawei and Nokia, has implemented several cost-cutting measures in recent years.
In February 2023, it announced 8,500 job cuts globally and later cut 1,200 positions in Sweden.
Despite these challenges, the company reported a sharp rise in third-quarter net profit in October, even as sales fell, and it is set to release fourth-quarter earnings on January 23.
