Hardware1 hSeptember 28, 2026, 16:53

Rakuten Mobile and T-Mobile show tangible AI-RAN cases

Rakuten Mobile automated its virtualized Open RAN network with a closed-loop system delivering over 20% energy savings and Level 4 validation from TM Forum. T-Mobile added AI to its self-organizing network: AutoPilot halves adjustment times, and its SON made 30,000 antenna adjustments during January's winter storm Fern.

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Rakuten Mobile and T-Mobile show tangible AI-RAN cases

Rakuten Mobile: over 20% energy savings from closed-loop automation
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T-Mobile AutoPilot halves network adjustment times
T-Mobile SON made 30,000 antenna adjustments during storm Fern

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