Ericsson is a Swedish telecommunications giant founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson. It is one of the world's leading providers of communications technology and services, with customers in 180 countries. Ericsson has a strong presence in the mobile phone market, providing network infrastructure, software, and services to operators and other companies. It also provides cloud-based solutions for businesses and consumers. Ericsson is a leader in 5G technology and is working to develop new products and services to meet the needs of the digital world.