Cuts announcedWednesday 14th January 2026Reported by 2 major outlets

Ericsson to cut 1,600 jobs

EricssonSignsTelecoms & mediaEurope

1,600jobs cut, counted

7reports · 6 outlets, 2 major

Major outletBest source

Ericsson announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

“aiming to improve operational efficiency”
telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com (via trade press)

The sources, oldest first

14th Jan
Reuters Major outlet
Ericsson announced plans to shed 1,600 jobs in Sweden.
15th Jan
Bloomberg Major outlet
Ericsson announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of a cost-cutting initiative.
15th Jan
Mint Trade press
Ericsson announced 1,600 job cuts in Sweden as part of cost reduction efforts.
16th Jan
telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com Trade press
Ericsson announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden as part of a cost savings drive.
18th Jan
heise Trade press
Ericsson announced it will part with 1,600 employees.
30th Jan
The Local Sweden Trade press
Layoffs announced at Ericsson's Swedish offices affecting employees.
30th Jan
The Local Sweden Trade press
Ericsson laid off workers at its Swedish offices, affecting readers of The Local Sweden.

Signs Reported, not yet confirmed: one major outlet

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11th Sep
Ericsson to cut 131 jobs
Cuts announcedItalyOne major outlet so far
131jobs, not yet confirmed

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