Rakuten picks VIAVI to validate Cloud-native mobile network in Japan

Bangalore: VIAVI Solutions today said that Rakuten Inc., one of the world’s leading internet services companies and soon to be the newest mobile network operator in Japan, has selected the VIAVI TM500 system to support the rapid deployment of a nationwide, end-to-end cloud-native mobile network. Rakuten has received approval for its 4th generation mobile communications system (4G) special base station deployment plan, and is targeting October 2019 to launch the new service. The network deployment plan is driven by a cloud-based architecture, from the RAN to the core, an industry-leading…

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Hughes India to power Reliance Jio’s nationwide satellite backhaul network for 4G service

Jio for expanding internet access in India, including via its 4G network, which will leverage JUPITER System technology to connect locations beyond the reach of terrestrial backhaul technology.

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