The Standardization of 5G-Advanced in 3GPP

Abstract

The standardization of 5G in 3GPP is entering a second phase known as 5G-Advanced. The recent approval of Release 18 is based on a combination of features addressing immediate and longer-term needs. In this article, we present a comprehensive overview of Release 18 features by classifying them into three different categories: enhanced mobile broadband, vertical domain, and new areas. Evaluation results are provided to demonstrate the potential of 5G-Advanced.