Topic: 5G SA

Samsung Electronics has announced the successful trial of its AI-powered RAN Speed Optimizer (RSO) on KDDI’s commercial 5G Standalone (SA) network in Japan. The joint trial, which began in late 2025 and lasted for several months, demonstrated how AI solutions can deliver benefits in daily operations and actualize a transformative leap in enhancing network performance.

Ericsson Japan K.K. and SoftBank Corp. have successfully conducted a joint field trial of advanced communication services utilizing 5G Standalone (SA) and millimeter wave (mmWave) at the FIA F1 World Championship Series Aramco Japanese Grand Prix 2026 (F1 Japan Grand Prix) held at Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan) from March 27 to 29. This achievement marks the highest number of network slices used simultaneously during an event in Japan.