Private company

Ericsson Mobile Communications

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Mobile phone subsidiary

Ericsson Mobile Communications AB was a subsidiary of Ericsson, entirely focused on development of mobile phones (handsets). The company formed in 1989 and existed until it was succeeded by Sony Ericsson, a joint venture between Ericsson and Sony, in 2001.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1994Founded1
  • Industrytelecommunications industry1
  • HeadquartersLund1
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Ericsson Mobile Communications AB was a subsidiary of Ericsson, entirely focused on development of mobile phones (handsets). The company formed in 1989 and existed until it was succeeded by Sony Ericsson, a joint venture between Ericsson and Sony, in 2001.2

Timeline

  1. 2001Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1994Founded Founded1