NTT DOCOMO Selects Ericsson RAN for Japan 5G Network, Delivering 2X Capacity With Less Than Half the Energy

NTT DOCOMO has selected Ericsson’s RAN Compute platform to strengthen its mobile networks in Japan, including its 5G infrastructure, as the operator prepares for rising data traffic and future AI-driven network requirements. NTT DOCOMO and Ericsson RAN deployment NTT DOCOMO started the deployment of the Ericsson RAN Compute platform in July 2026. The RAN Compute technology is designed to increase network processing capacity, improve communication quality and create a more flexible infrastructure