8 Quotes by Carl-Henric Svanberg

China doesn't show any growth this year and could even show a decrease by the end of the year.

The acquisition of the Marconi businesses has a compelling strategic logic and is a robust financial case. As fixed and mobile services converge, our customers will substantially benefit from this powerful combination.

We're all waiting for the 3G licenses in China,

We have come down a percentage point or so (in operating margins). That is a reflection of stronger competition.

Western Europe will be flattish this year. After a consolidation there is typically a period of slowdown when the operators are considering their positions.

If GSM was the beginning of a mass market for mobile telephony, then HSDPA marks the beginning of a mass market for high-speed mobile broadband.

If GSM was the beginning of a mass market for mobile telephony, HSDPA marks the beginning of a mass market for high-speed mobile broadband.

The little problem is that the authorities plan to give out three licenses for four operators. Since each operator does not know what its future is, they are probably also holding back on 2G demand,