VIAVI, DOCOMO Demonstrate AI-Driven 6G Control, Boost Throughput 20%
Event summary
- VIAVI Solutions and NTT DOCOMO demonstrated AI-driven radio access network (RAN) control for 6G, achieving up to 20% throughput improvement.
- The demonstration utilized DOCOMO's Self-awareness Network concept, VIAVI's digital twin, and TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator.
- The simulated environment modeled a Tokyo Station area with eight candidate beams per UE.
- The results will be presented at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, March 2-5.
The big picture
This demonstration highlights the growing importance of AI and digital twins in optimizing next-generation mobile networks. DOCOMO, a major player in the Japanese telecom market, is positioning itself at the forefront of 6G development, while VIAVI aims to capitalize on the demand for advanced network testing and simulation solutions. The 20% throughput improvement represents a significant potential efficiency gain, but its real-world impact will depend on broader adoption and integration challenges.
What we're watching
- Scalability
- The ability to scale this AI-driven control system beyond simulated environments and real-world deployments will be crucial for DOCOMO's 6G rollout and VIAVI's market penetration.
- Integration
- The success of this technology hinges on seamless integration with existing network infrastructure and potential challenges in adapting to diverse radio environments.
- Competition
- Other telecom equipment vendors will likely accelerate their own AI and digital twin initiatives, intensifying competition and potentially eroding VIAVI's early advantage.
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