# AI Boosts 5G Performance by 30%

> Ericsson's AI software can improve existing 5G networks by 25-30% without new hardware.
- Title: AI Boosts 5G Performance by 30% · The Economic Times
- Summary: Ericsson's AI software can improve existing 5G networks by 25-30% without new hardware. Ericsson says AI software can enhance 5G network performance by…
- Keywords: ericsson, network performance, reliance jio, bharti airtel, Boosts, Performance, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/ai-can-enhance-5g-network-performance-by-30-ericsson/articleshow/134860148.cms
- Author: Himanshi Lohchab and Kiran Rathee
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:36:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ericsson, ai, 5g, network performance, reliance jio, bharti airtel, 6g
## Ericsson AI Boost
Telecom operators can improve existing 5G networks by 25-30% using artificial intelligence without extra hardware investment.

> Customers do not necessarily incur an additional hardware cost because this capability is part of the ericsson products they buy.
## AI for 5G Upgrades
Ericsson's 2025-2026 equipment supports ai features without new hardware, enabling 25-30% performance gains.

> A large proportion of the equipment ericsson supplied in 2025 and 2026 is already capable of supporting ai features.
## 6G Preparation
Indian telecom operators need ai to monetize 5g investments while preparing for 6g networks.

> The country is well positioned to become an early adopter of 6g as early as 2029 or 2030.
## Cybersecurity Concerns
Ericsson stress-tests ai systems against threats to prevent unpredictable ai behavior.

> The ai industry needs a degree of self-control to prevent rogue agents from being unleashed on society.
## Key takeaway

Ericsson says AI software can enhance 5G network performance by 25-30% using existing equipment.