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Rakuten bets on AI and O-RAN to cut telecom costs, eyes global expansion

Rakuten Group CEO Mickey (Hiroshi) Mikitani says Rakuten Mobile has carved out a unique ecosystem while advancing O-RAN and AI to drive down telecom costs and boost network flexibility. The company aims to expand its Operational Support System (OSS) customer base to 150 by the end of 2025, reinforcing its global footprint.