SoftBank

SoftBank, Japan's leading mobile operator by data volume, is leveraging AI-RAN technology to enhance asset utilization in its dense network. The company is focusing on coordination to optimize spectrum and computing infrastructure. It uses Red Hat OpenShift to improve power consumption and networking performance.

February 16, 2026 Reported by AI

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 0.6% on February 17, 2026, to 56,451.43, dragged by SoftBank Group’s decline as post-election enthusiasm waned and U.S. markets were closed for Presidents’ Day, leaving investors short on trading cues. The index marked a fourth consecutive session of losses. Analysts pointed to a lack of catalysts and technical factors as the main drivers.