Ericsson’s Saudi Arabia e-waste program has recycled nearly 5,000 metric tons of telecom equipment, supporting greener VoIP, 5G, and network infrastructure upgrades. By turning retired radios, cables, cabinets, and power systems into reusable materials, the initiative helps operators reduce landfill waste, improve lifecycle planning, and meet Vision 2030 sustainability goals.
At the Defense Communications Forum, experts discussed leveraging commercial 3GPP standards, like 5G, in defense operations for strategic benefits. This approach enhances speed, scale, and spectrum management. By integrating 5G’s virtualization and cloud capabilities, the Department of Defense aims to innovate efficiently, reclaim spectrum access, and ensure robust communications solutions.
