India, April 29 -- Mavenir, a software provider focused on AI-driven mobile networks, has announced that its Converged Packet Core is now operational in Rakuten Mobile's nationwide network, deployed on the Rakuten Cloud Platform. The deployment supports Rakuten Mobile's participation in 'JAPAN Roaming', a nationwide emergency roaming service launched by Japan's major mobile operators on 1 April 2026.

The cloud-native packet core provides the scalable and resilient data infrastructure required to enable cross-carrier connectivity during emergencies. It is designed to support service continuity at scale, illustrating the role of cloud-based core networks in strengthening national communications systems.

JAPAN Roaming allows users to tempo...