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3GPP Completes Release 19, the Second 5G-Advanced Specification
Key points
- 3GPP Release 19 is complete, with specifications available by December 2025.
- Release 19 is the second 5G-Advanced specification.
- Release 20 will focus on 5G-Advanced and begin 6G studies.
- The 5G-Advanced logo will be used for Release 19 deliverables.
Completion of Release 19
3GPP has concluded work on Release 19, marking the completion of the second 5G-Advanced release. Fully implementable specifications are expected to be available by the end of December 2025.
Continuity and Innovation
Release 19 balances continuity with innovation, consolidating previous releases while preparing for future developments. It successfully met its objectives, contributing to the ongoing evolution of 5G technology.
Future Work: Release 20 and 6G
The focus for Release 20 during 2026 will remain on 5G-Advanced, addressing immediate commercial needs of deployed 5G networks. Concurrently, Release 20 will initiate the first studies for 6G, covering requirements, system architecture, security, and radio evolution to support future use cases.
Background and Logo Usage
The development of Release 19 involved workshops and contributions, with over 500 presentations submitted during early workshops in June 2023. The official 5G-Advanced logo, adopted in April 2021 for Release 18, will also be used on Release 19 deliverables to distinguish new capabilities and services.
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Reporting from
3GPP has completed Release 19, the second 5G-Advanced specification, with fully implementable specifications available by December 2025. This release consolidates previous work and sets the foundation for future advancements, including initial 6G studies in Release 20, impacting the evolution of mobile network technology.