Ericsson Mobile Communications

Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
FormerlyEricsson GE Mobile Communications (1989-1994)
Company typeSubsidiary, Aktiebolag
IndustryMobile phones
PredecessorEricsson Radio Systems
Founded1 July 1989 (1989-07-01)
Defunct1 October 2001 (2001-10-01)
FateMerged to form Sony Ericsson
SuccessorSony Ericsson Mobile Communications
Ericsson Mobile Platforms
Headquarters,
Key people
Åke Lundqvist
Lars Ramqvist
Nils Rydbeck
Johan Siberg
ParentEricsson

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. Sony fully acquired Ericsson's part in the venture in 2011, concluding what had become a tumultuous and unhappy venture between the two technology giants. The major offices were located in Lund, Kumla, Raleigh, North Carolina and Lynchburg, Virginia.