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 26.451
Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); Voice Activity Detection (VAD)
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.452
Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); ANSI C code; Alternative fixed-point using updated basic operators
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.453
Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); Speech codec frame structure
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.454
Codec for Enhanced Voice Services (EVS); Interface to Iu, Uu, Nb and Mb
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.501
5G Media Streaming (5GMS); General description and architecture
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.502
5G multicast-broadcast services; User service architecture
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.506
5G Real-time Media Communication Architecture (Stage 2)
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.510
Media delivery; interactions and APIs for provisioning and media session handling
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.511
5G Media Streaming (5GMS); Profiles, codecs and formats
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.512
5G Media Streaming (5GMS); Protocols
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.517
5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services; Protocols and Formats
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.522
5G Real-time Media Transport Protocol Configurations
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.531
Data Collection and Reporting; General Description and Architecture
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.532
Data Collection and Reporting; Protocols and Formats
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.565
Split Rendering Media Service Enabler
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.801
User Equipment (UE) supporting handset mode with non-traditional earpieces
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.804
Study on 5G media streaming extensions
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.806
Study on Tethering AR Glasses – Architectures, QoS and Media Aspects
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.812
QoE metrics for AR/MR services
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26
TS 26.813
Avatar Representation and Communication
Codecs & Media
Rel-18TSCodecs & MediaUpdated 2026-07-26