The network infrastructure of telecom service providers is witnessing a massive transition from traditional RAN infrastructure to virtualised network infrastructure. This paves the way for a gamut of new possibilities both in service creation, automation and cost transformation.

twimbit recognises Rakuten Mobile for the best network innovation amongst telcos in the Asia Pacific.

“Rakuten was the world’s first to run a fully virtualised mobile network”

• The Japanese conglomerate focuses on multiple businesses such as commerce, digital infrastructure, and technology. It launched its mobile network to compete against entrenched competitors such as NTT Docomo, KDDI, and Softbank.

• Its greenfield deployment has been a key discussion in the industry.

• The network is fully virtualised from the radio access network (RAN) to the core, with end-to-end automation for both network services and functions.

• Its recent acquisition of Altiostar for USD 1 billion and the creation of Rakuten Symphony make them one of the strong contenders in the Open RAN ecosystem.

For the complete list of Asia Pacific telecom service provider winners: click here