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Mavenir<\/strong>, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced that its Converged Packet Core<\/strong> is now live in Rakuten Mobile<\/strong>\u2019s nationwide mobile network, deployed on Rakuten Cloud Platform<\/strong>. This deployment plays a key role in enabling Rakuten Mobile to provide multi-carrier roaming through \u2018JAPAN Roaming,\u2019 a new nationwide emergency roaming service in Japan<\/strong> launched by Japan\u2019s leading mobile carriers on April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native packet core provides the scalable, resilient data foundation required for Rakuten Mobile to support cross-carrier access under emergency conditions, demonstrating how cloud-based core networks can strengthen national communications infrastructure and support service continuity at scale.<\/p>\n JAPAN Roaming<\/strong> enables users to temporarily connect to another domestic carrier\u2019s 4G LTE network if their primary service is disrupted by a large-scale disaster or major outage. The service supports 4G LTE Voice, SMS and data services, with an emergency-calls-only mode helping to ensure continued access to Japan\u2019s emergency services.<\/p>\n Ryo Watanabe, General Manager of the Core Network Department at Rakuten Mobile said,<\/strong> \u201cMobile connectivity becomes critical when normal life is disrupted. Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native packet core plays an important part in Rakuten Mobile\u2019s role in JAPAN Roaming, enabling flexible and reliable connectivity when it\u2019s needed most. This is an example of how state-of-the-art network architecture can support society in even the most testing of circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n Michael Cooper, EVP & General Manager, Packet Core, Security & Messaging at Mavenir, said<\/strong>, \u201cNational communications infrastructure must perform under the most demanding conditions. This deployment shows how a cloud-native packet core can support resilient, large-scale connectivity when networks are under extreme stress. Mavenir is proud to support Rakuten Mobile in providing public safety and service continuity by contributing technology designed for real-world challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native core portfolio supports voice, data, messaging, and fraud protection and security, and is designed to scale with operators\u2019 evolving service and resilience requirements. This approach to software-based architecture gives mobile operators the flexibility to introduce new services faster, automate more of their operations, and respond more effectively when network conditions change.<\/p>\n Mavenir has a long-standing relationship with Rakuten Mobile, supporting service innovation in its fully virtualized, cloud-native mobile network. Earlier collaborations include the deployment of Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native voice and messaging capabilities for Rakuten Link, demonstrating how Rakuten Mobile has used modern software architecture to launch and scale new services quickly.<\/p>\n Mavenir is enabling intelligent, automated, programmable networks through the development of telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design software solutions for mobile operators. The company\u2019s deep telco domain expertise has been proven through deployments with 300+ operators globally in over 120 countries, which together serve more than 50% of the world\u2019s subscribers. Mavenir combines its deep telco experience with the cloud and IT expertise and data science skillsets essential to solving real customer challenges. Its proven software solutions are AI by design, delivering the AI-native future and operators\u2019 evolution to TechCos.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit\u00a0www.mavenir.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. 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Mavenir PR Contacts:<\/strong>\r\nEmmanuela Spiteri\r\nPR@mavenir.com<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n