Japan's Rakuten closer to 'platinum' bands for struggling mobile unit

Money-losing wireless carrier rushes to overcome connectivity problems

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Rakuten Mobile is hoping improved service will help it achieve a goal of between 8 million and 10 million users. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita) 

SHOKO SAIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Rakuten Group's mobile communications unit is a step closer to accessing high-frequency bands that it hopes will improve service as it seeks to generate cash on years of network investments.

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