Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the full value of connectivity. It has a strong commitment to R&D, with substantial contributions to cutting-edge standards and technologies. As a result, Ericsson has the industry’s leading cellular patent portfolio, and a total of more than 54,000 granted patents worldwide – covering 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE technologies. Ericsson is the main driver of industry standardisation for 5G, delivering benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to billions of people around the world.