Release Rel-18
5G-AdvancedFirst 5G-Advanced release, extending 5G NR with AI/ML, non-terrestrial networks, and reduced-capability devices.
Frozen 2024-03-22129 specifications in series 38
Key features: RedCap enhancements, NR-NTN, XR enhancements, AI/ML for NG-RAN
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TS 38.331
NR; Radio Resource Control (RRC); Protocol specification
Protocol
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.340
NR; Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) specification
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.351
NR; Sidelink Relay Adaptation Protocol (SRAP) Specification
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.355
NR; Sidelink Positioning Protocol (SLPP); Protocol Specification
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.401
NG-RAN; Architecture description
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.410
NG-RAN; NG general aspects and principles
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.411
NG-RAN; NG layer 1
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.412
NG-RAN; NG signalling transport
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.413
NG-RAN; NG Application Protocol (NGAP)
Protocol
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.414
NG-RAN; NG data transport
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.415
NG-RAN; PDU session user plane protocol
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.420
NG-RAN; Xn general aspects and principles
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.421
NG-RAN; Xn layer 1
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.422
NG-RAN; Xn signalling transport
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.423
NG-RAN; Xn Application Protocol (XnAP)
Protocol
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.424
NG-RAN; Xn data transport
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.425
NG-RAN; NR user plane protocol
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.455
NG-RAN; NR Positioning Protocol A (NRPPa)
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.460
NG-RAN; E1 general aspects and principles
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.461
NG-RAN; E1 layer 1
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25