Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is addressing the growing need for resilient, intelligent connectivity in mobile environments with the new Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 and extensible RC1250 modem. Designed for vehicles and mobile field teams, this solution combines ultra-fast failover, precise location services, and powerful edge computing to help organisations operate safely, efficiently, and with confidence.
Whether it’s first responders coordinating life-saving missions, transit operators keeping passengers connected and on schedule, or private fleets optimising routes and conducting predictive maintenance, the R2400 delivers the reliability and performance these sectors demand. Compatible with public safety networks and new network slicing services, the R2400 leverages the latest in 5G standalone Release 17 technology to support new capabilities across public safety, mass transit, and private fleet networks.
Key highlights include:
As first responders and mass-transit agencies adopt AI, real-time monitoring, and autonomous vehicles/drones, reliable, scalable in-vehicle connectivity is becoming critical. According to Verizon's Frontline Study 2025, 46 percent of first responders in the U.S. expect daily AI use within five years, and 48 percent expect daily drone use. The National Academies Autonomous Transit Survey (2024) found that 84 percent of U.S. transit agencies plan to use or evaluate autonomous buses within three to five years. Paired with the extensible RC1250 modem, the R2400 delivers pay-as-you grow WAN capacity for applications such as live video streaming, while providing on-board local AI inferencing.
Key improvements over prior generations of products include:
Jason Leigh, Senior Research Manager for 5G & Mobile Services at IDC says, “As digital transformation evolves, operations across public safety, mass transit, and commercial fleets, vehicles are increasingly THE critical hub for information, coordination, and incident response. This shift necessitates in‑vehicle connectivity that is more reliable, adaptable, and better suited to real‑time, data‑driven tasks. Solutions like the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 aim to meet that need by giving mobile teams a stronger, more reliable foundation for emerging IoT and AI-enabled solutions in the field that fuel improved response times, enhanced worker safety, and more efficient operations on a daily basis.”
“Ericsson’s Cradlepoint R2400 raises ruggedised edge networking to the next level. It’s an impressive leap forward on an already market-leading portfolio, delivering the performance, resilience, and flexibility that our customers - who run modern fleets and field teams - demand. With features like Wi-Fi 7, Dual-SIM failover, precision Real Time Kinematics (RTK) positioning, built-in edge AI, and a modular architecture designed for real-world environments, the R2400 is purpose-built for always-on operations across public safety, utilities, construction, mass transit, and fleet operators,” said Luke Wadeson, CEO, Exceed ICT. “For Australian organisations working across vast, harsh environments, the R2400 enables real‑time video, connected vehicle services, advanced telemetry, and AI‑enabled network management without operational disruption. We’re very confident deploying the R2400 in our IVA (Intelligent Vehicle Access) solutions to help customers boost productivity, safety, and compliance at scale.”
Pankaj Malhotra, Head of Product and Engineering, Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions says, "Mobile connectivity is becoming a core operational platform for public safety, transit, and fleet organisations. The R2400 is designed to keep vehicles connected and mission-ready in environments where reliability and precision are non-negotiable. With centimeter-level RTK, lightning-fast Dual SIM failover, and significantly more edge compute, it supports the real-time intelligence these teams increasingly rely on.”
The Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 router and RC1250 captive modem accessory will be available in Q2 2026. For more information, visit our website.
Redefining vehicle networking with the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400
