Release Rel-18
5G-AdvancedFirst 5G-Advanced release, extending 5G NR with AI/ML, non-terrestrial networks, and reduced-capability devices.
Frozen 2024-03-22126 specifications in series 22
Key features: RedCap enhancements, NR-NTN, XR enhancements, AI/ML for NG-RAN
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TS 22.985
Service requirements for the User Data Convergence (UDC)
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 22.986
Study on Service Specific Access Control
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 22.987
Study of haptic services requirements
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 22.988
Study on alternatives to E.164 for Machine-Type Communications (MTC)
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 22.989
Study on Future Railway Mobile Communication System
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 22.990
Study on off-network for rail
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Rel-18TS3GPP ServicesUpdated 2026-07-25