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Roadmap to 5G-Advanced and Beyond

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- Overview

3GPP Releases 18 to 20 focus on AI-native networks, energy efficiency, and support for emerging XR and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. 

5G-Advanced, the next phase of 5G, will revolutionize wireless connectivity and pave the way for future 6G systems. 

Key improvements in 3GPP Releases 18 to 20 focus on AI-native networks, energy efficiency, and support for emerging applications such as extended reality (XR) and the Industrial Internet of Things. 

5G-Advanced represents a major technology shift, bringing together artificial intelligence, resiliency, and next-generation connectivity to create smarter and more resilient networks.

Key aspects, including: 

  • 5G-Advanced is here: The latest 3GPP releases bring AI-native networks, energy efficiency, and improved latency to wireless systems, laying the foundation for 6G. 
  • Enterprise Transformation: Digital twins, private networks, and AI-driven automation are at the core of 5G-Advanced use cases. 
  • Policy and Spectrum Readiness: Global coordination, spectrum reform, and AI regulation are critical to unlocking the full economic potential of 5G-Advanced. 

 

- The Evolution of Mobile communication Networks from 5G to the Next Generations 

A 5G and Beyond Technology Roadmap is a strategic plan that guides the evolution of mobile communication networks from 5G to the next generations, identifying key technologies, challenges, and opportunities in the short, mid, and long term. 

These roadmaps, often produced by organizations like the IEEE and CEPT, aim to facilitate collaboration among industry, academia, and standards bodies to foster innovation and ensure a coordinated approach to developing future communication ecosystems, enabling transformative applications and services beyond current capabilities. 

Key Aspects of a 5G and Beyond Technology Roadmap:

  • Vision and Trends: Roadmaps outline the future vision for mobile communication, including trends in technologies like 6G, to anticipate and address the needs of future applications and services.
  • Technological Focus Areas: They identify critical technological advancements, such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), and massive machine-type communication (mMTC), which are fundamental to 5G and its evolution.
  • Time Horizons: These roadmaps typically feature short-term (~3 years), mid-term (~5 years), and long-term (~10 years) perspectives to guide research, development, and deployment efforts.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: A significant aspect is the encouragement of cooperation among various stakeholders, including network operators, equipment manufacturers, researchers, and standards organizations, to overcome challenges and achieve shared goals.
  • Addressing Challenges: The roadmap identifies challenges in migrating to new technologies, such as infrastructure densification, rural deployments, and the integration of diverse devices, and proposes solutions.
  • Enabling New Applications: The ultimate goal is to enable new applications like digital twins, real-time artificial intelligence, and extended reality (XR), transforming how people live, work, and interact with their environment.
  • Living Document: Recognizing the rapidly evolving nature of technology, these roadmaps are often living documents, updated regularly to reflect new findings and evolving market demands.


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