# Ericsson 5G network deployment and AI technology trials > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ericsson-5g-network-deployment-and-ai-technology-trials > Updated: 2026-08-20T06:13:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Ericsson has expanded its telecommunications footprint through new contracts and technological trials involving 5G infrastructure. In Japan, NTT DOCOMO selected Ericsson’s AI-native RAN Compute platform to support 5G networks, a system designed to provide increased capacity with reduced energy consumption. Following these developments, SoftBank and Ericsson conducted a trial of AI-native Radio Access Network technology on a commercial 5G network. This trial, which utilized an AI-native Scheduler for Link Adaptation, reportedly achieved a 50 percent increase in downlink user throughput and a 25 percent improvement in spectral efficiency in certain instances. In the United States, AT&T partnered with Ericsson to deploy 600 MHz dual-band radios. This deployment aims to operationalize spectrum acquired from EchoStar, utilizing eight-receiver technology to enhance uplink capacity and improve coverage across rural, suburban, and indoor environments. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: SoftBank and Ericsson boost 5G performance via AI-native RAN trial SoftBank and Ericsson demonstrated a 50% increase in 5G downlink throughput and 25% better spectral efficiency using AI-native RAN technology in a Japanese commercial network trial. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/softbank-and-ericsson-boost-5g-performance-via-ai-native-ran-trial ### 2026-08-09: Ericsson secures major network deployment deals with NTT DOCOMO and AT&T Ericsson has secured major deals with NTT DOCOMO in Japan to deploy AI-native RAN Compute platforms and with AT&T in the US to deploy 600 MHz dual-band radios for enhanced coverage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ericsson-secures-major-network-deployment-deals-with-ntt-docomo-and-att --- Cite as: Ericsson 5G network deployment and AI technology trials. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ericsson-5g-network-deployment-and-ai-technology-trials