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 38.898
High power UE for FR1 for DC_R18_xBLTE_yBNR_zDLnUL with power class m (x= 1, 2, 3, 4; y=1, 2; m
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.899
High power UE for FR1 NR inter-band CA/DC or NR SUL (supplementary uplink) band combination with y bands downlink (1
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.901
Study on channel model for frequencies from 0.5 to 100 GHz
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.903
NR; Derivation of test tolerances and measurement uncertainty for User Equipment (UE) conformance test cases
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.905
NR; Derivation of test points for radio transmission and reception User Equipment (UE) conformance test cases
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.912
Study on New Radio (NR) access technology
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.913
Study on scenarios and requirements for next generation access technologies
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.918
Study on 5G NR User Equipment (UE) full stack testing for Network Slicing
Architecture
Rel-18TSNetwork SlicingUpdated 2026-07-25
TS 38.921
Study on International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) parameters for 6.425 - 7.025 GHz, 7.025 - 7.125 GHz and 10.0 - 10.5 GHz
Architecture
Rel-18TS5G-AdvancedUpdated 2026-07-25