Rakuten’s Post

We are pleased to share that Rakuten Mobile has expanded its 5G (Sub6) coverage in the Kanto region, including the Greater Tokyo Area, by 110% this year, surpassing our initial 60% target for 2024. Similar measures to expand 5G coverage have been made in the Nagoya and Osaka regions, and starting from January 2025, coverage will also be expanded in Kyushu, Okinawa and other areas. These efforts reflect Rakuten Mobile's commitment to enhance network quality and provide best-in-class mobile services for all our customers. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gm5w_z5X

Opensignal reports that Rakuten Mobile has accelerated new subscriber wins from other Japanese mobile operators since the beginning of 2024 due to 5G network deployment and coverage improvements 📈 Insights shared at Telecom World Asia showed Rakuten Mobile's Consistent Quality score improved significantly from 2023, and its Japan market share grew from 10.6% in 2023 to 18% in 2024. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gsrfVYxp

#telcos #rakuten #sustainability #energybudgets #ric #nic Rakuten Mobile turns to its RIC for energy-efficiency gains As Rakuten Mobile, continues to grow its customer base and network data traffic, it is introducing multiple green network initiatives, including the commercial deployment of its RAN intelligent controller (RIC) platform, that it hopes will lead to energy savings of between 15% and 20%.  https://lnkd.in/gHnKK9a7?

🌍 Exciting news from Rakuten Mobile! 🌍 As Japan's newest telco, Rakuten Mobile is making impressive strides in green network initiatives. Yesterday, their co-CEO Sharad Sriwastawa shared some promising updates on the commercial deployment of their RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform. The big takeaway? Rakuten Mobile aims for energy savings of between 15% and 20% as they tackle the ever-increasing network data traffic. Sriwastawa outlined several innovative techniques to achieve these energy efficiency gains. The approach includes shutting down MIMO radios and servers during low-use times. Additionally, implementing hibernation states for data transport network systems is on the cards. By focusing on both mobile base stations and datacentre facilities, Rakuten Mobile plans to roll out these changes through AI-enabled applications running on RIC and NIC platforms. Rakuten Mobile's proactive steps not only highlight their dedication to sustainability but also demonstrate the power of leveraging data and AI for operational efficiency. With an extensive network and a lean team of just 250 network operations staff, their model is a shining example of modern, automated network management. #Telecoms #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

🌍 Exciting news from Rakuten Mobile! 🌍 As Japan's newest telco, Rakuten Mobile is making impressive strides in green network initiatives. Yesterday, their co-CEO Sharad Sriwastawa shared some promising updates on the commercial deployment of their RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) platform. The big takeaway? Rakuten Mobile aims for energy savings of between 15% and 20% as they tackle the ever-increasing network data traffic. Sriwastawa outlined several innovative techniques to achieve these energy efficiency gains. The approach includes shutting down MIMO radios and servers during low-use times. Additionally, implementing hibernation states for data transport network systems is on the cards. By focusing on both mobile base stations and datacentre facilities, Rakuten Mobile plans to roll out these changes through AI-enabled applications running on RIC and NIC platforms. Rakuten Mobile's proactive steps not only highlight their dedication to sustainability but also demonstrate the power of leveraging data and AI for operational efficiency. With an extensive network and a lean team of just 250 network operations staff, their model is a shining example of modern, automated network management. #Telecoms #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability

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Looking at Our Journey: Building an Open Ecosystem for the Future At the Xiaomi “Human x Car x Home” Smart Ecosystem Partner Conference 2024, Qiang Song, General Manager of Xiaomi's International Internet Business Department, shared his vision for what's next in the IIB development. Here are the top takeaways: 1️⃣ Creating a sustainable open ecosystem through innovation and cooperation. 2️⃣ Keeping users at the heart of what we do with our “Grow with Xiaomi” approach, and building strong, lasting partnerships. 3️⃣ Collaborating with users and partners to shape a new future for mobile advertising services. #MIDC #Xiaomi #InnovationForEveryone #GrowWithXiaomi #developers

(Bloomberg Intelligence) -- Rakuten might struggle to find the right balance between subscriber additions, average revenue per user (ARPU) and opex in order to achieve its Ebitda breakeven goal this year, echoed by its 1Q24 results. #rakuten #mobile #arpu #subscriber #opex #ebitda #breakeven See our quick take on the Bloomberg terminal: https://lnkd.in/gdPTe4_R More telecom research at (BIO MARVIN LO <GO>), (BIO CHRIS MUCKENSTURM <GO>)

An S&C team led by Keiji Hatano and Nirav Mehta advised Rakuten Group, a Japanese e-commerce and Internet services company, in a $550 million offering of 8.125% Undated Subordinated NC5 Fixed-Rate Reset Notes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ez_ZAfac

Big News in Telecoms! 📢 Rakuten Mobile is making waves with a game-changing $2bn deal! This innovative sale and leaseback agreement with Macquarie Asset Management and British Columbia Investment Management aims to boost Rakuten Mobile's finances. The move involves selling a portion of their mobile network assets and leasing them back for 10 years, allowing Rakuten to keep operations running smoothly while shoring up funds for future investments. This deal's impact is immense. By raising between 150bn and 300bn Japanese yen, Rakuten Mobile can invest in their capital expenditure and working capital budget. While there will be added lease payments, this strategic move signals a shift for Rakuten Group, mitigating ongoing financial pressures from their mobile investments. The group has been heavily invested in their mobile network, and this agreement could be the key to balancing their financial portfolio. Rakuten Mobile's CEO is optimistic, asserting that this partnership strengthens their financial base and accelerates their journey to profitability. With ambitious targets of reaching between 8 and 10 million subscribers by end of 2024, this deal is pivotal. #Telecoms #RakutenMobile #Investment #DigitalEconomy