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In February 2026, Rakuten Mobile is accelerating its network infrastructure, enhancing AI integration, and strengthening its ecosystem synergy with new financial and content initiatives.
Key developments and announcements for February 2026 include:
Massive MIMO Deployment (Feb 3, 2026): Rakuten Mobile announced a major expansion of its fully virtualized, cloud-native Open RAN network by deploying 1Finity's massive MIMO (mMIMO) radios. These units, powered by Qualcomm's Dragonwing QRU100 platform, are designed to boost network capacity and coverage across Japan, with a focus on high-traffic and challenging areas.
AI-Powered RAN (Jan 30 - Feb 2026): The company is integrating AI into its Radio Access Network (RAN) using an Intelligent Controller to optimize network performance.
Financial & Ecosystem Benefits (Feb 2026): Rakuten Mobile is launching a partnership with Rakuten Bank to offer a bonus interest rate (up to 0.64% annually) to subscribers, strengthening the tie between the mobile service and the broader Rakuten Ecosystem.
U-NEXT Partnership (Feb 2, 2026): A new campaign enables users to access the "U-NEXT" soccer and golf packs with bonus point returns, following the expansion of U-NEXT services to users.
Subscriber Growth (Late 2025/Early 2026): Following the announcement that it surpassed 10 million subscribers in December 2025, Rakuten Mobile continues to see growth in its "Saikyo Plan".
Satellite-to-Mobile Preparedness (2026): As of early 2026, preparations continue for the launch of direct-to-device satellite service in collaboration with AST SpaceMobile, aimed at providing coverage in remote areas of Japan, with services expected to roll out later in 2026.
Operational & Network Context
Network Transition: Rakuten is continuing to transition users off KDDI roaming networks onto its own 4G/5G infrastructure, with the goal of expanding its "Platinum Band" (700 MHz) coverage.
Infrastructure Strategy: The focus in early 2026 remains on high-capacity, energy-efficient, and software-driven network expansion.
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Key developments and announcements for February 2026 include:
Massive MIMO Deployment (Feb 3, 2026): Rakuten Mobile announced a major expansion of its fully virtualized, cloud-native Open RAN network by deploying 1Finity's massive MIMO (mMIMO) radios. These units, powered by Qualcomm's Dragonwing QRU100 platform, are designed to boost network capacity and coverage across Japan, with a focus on high-traffic and challenging areas.
AI-Powered RAN (Jan 30 - Feb 2026): The company is integrating AI into its Radio Access Network (RAN) using an Intelligent Controller to optimize network performance.
Financial & Ecosystem Benefits (Feb 2026): Rakuten Mobile is launching a partnership with Rakuten Bank to offer a bonus interest rate (up to 0.64% annually) to subscribers, strengthening the tie between the mobile service and the broader Rakuten Ecosystem.
U-NEXT Partnership (Feb 2, 2026): A new campaign enables users to access the "U-NEXT" soccer and golf packs with bonus point returns, following the expansion of U-NEXT services to users.
Subscriber Growth (Late 2025/Early 2026): Following the announcement that it surpassed 10 million subscribers in December 2025, Rakuten Mobile continues to see growth in its "Saikyo Plan".
Satellite-to-Mobile Preparedness (2026): As of early 2026, preparations continue for the launch of direct-to-device satellite service in collaboration with AST SpaceMobile, aimed at providing coverage in remote areas of Japan, with services expected to roll out later in 2026.
Operational & Network Context
Network Transition: Rakuten is continuing to transition users off KDDI roaming networks onto its own 4G/5G infrastructure, with the goal of expanding its "Platinum Band" (700 MHz) coverage.
Infrastructure Strategy: The focus in early 2026 remains on high-capacity, energy-efficient, and software-driven network expansion.
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