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3GPP Timeline

Comprehensive roadmap of 3GPP releases from LTE foundation to AI-native 5G Advanced.

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Filter through the evolution of mobile standards to find specific features, specs, and industry impacts.

Release Roadmap
REL-82008-12
4G LTE
LTE
REL-152018-06
5G NR
5G Phase 1
REL-162020-07
5G NR Advanced Foundation
5G Phase 2
REL-172022-03
5G Advanced
5G Advanced Phase 1
REL-182024-03
5G Advanced
5G Advanced Phase 2
REL-192025-12
5G-Advanced Pro
5G-Advanced Expansion
REL-202027-03
Next-Gen Foundation
5G-Advanced to 6G Bridge
REL-212028-12
6G NR-Light
6G Phase 1

Standard Evolution Roadmap

Explore the progression of 3GPP releases by selecting a milestone from the vertical timeline.

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