Release Rel-18
5G-AdvancedFirst 5G-Advanced release, extending 5G NR with AI/ML, non-terrestrial networks, and reduced-capability devices.
Frozen 2024-03-22183 specifications in series 26
Key features: RedCap enhancements, NR-NTN, XR enhancements, AI/ML for NG-RAN
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TS 26.997
Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS); Performance characterization
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.998
Support of 5G glass-type Augmented Reality / Mixed Reality (AR/MR) devices
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.999
Virtual Reality (VR) streaming interoperability and characterization
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26