ERICSSON MAGYARORSZAG KOMMUNIKACIOS RENDSZEREK KFT

Their core work

Ericsson Hungary is the Hungarian subsidiary of the global telecommunications giant Ericsson, focused on mobile network infrastructure and next-generation wireless communication systems. Within H2020, they have contributed to the development and testing of 5G and beyond-5G (6G) technologies, including smart manufacturing applications using non-public 5G networks. Their work spans from 5G network exchange architecture to real-world industrial trials demonstrating 5G capabilities in factory environments.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Ericsson Hungary's H2020 journey tracks the telecom industry roadmap precisely. Their earliest involvement (2015) centered on foundational 5G exchange infrastructure through 5GEx, where they led the consortium. By 2019-2022, their focus shifted toward applied 5G — specifically industrial use cases with 5G-SMART's smart manufacturing trials — and then moved further into the future with Hexa-X's 6G vision work (2021-2023).

Ericsson Hungary is moving from building 5G infrastructure toward defining 6G standards and applying wireless tech to vertical industries like manufacturing — making them a forward-looking partner for any project needing next-generation connectivity expertise.

How they like to work

Ericsson Hungary has operated both as a coordinator (5GEx) and as a participant in large consortia. With 59 unique partners across 15 countries in just 3 projects, they work in very large, multi-national research alliances typical of flagship telecom R&D. This signals a well-connected organization comfortable operating in complex, multi-partner environments — though their small project count suggests their Hungarian office plays a selective, specialist role within the broader Ericsson group's EU portfolio.

Despite only 3 projects, Ericsson Hungary has built a remarkably wide network of 59 partners across 15 countries, reflecting the large-scale nature of flagship telecom research consortia. Their reach spans across Europe with no obvious geographic clustering beyond the major telecom R&D hubs.

What sets them apart

As the Hungarian arm of a global telecom leader, Ericsson Hungary brings the credibility and technical depth of a major vendor to EU research consortia, while offering a Central European base with competitive cost structures. Their progression from 5G infrastructure to industrial applications and 6G research shows they operate at the frontier of wireless technology. For consortium builders, they provide a direct link to Ericsson's global R&D capabilities and real-world deployment experience.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5GEx
  Ericsson Hungary's only coordinator role, and their largest funded project (EUR 476K) — focused on foundational 5G multi-domain exchange.
• Hexa-X
  A flagship 6G initiative positioning Ericsson Hungary at the frontier of next-generation wireless research, working on the vision for beyond-5G connectivity.
• 5G-SMART
  Demonstrates the practical application of 5G in smart manufacturing with real-world trials and measurements using non-public networks.