6G • Core Network
3GPP Release 19 (6G Kickoff)
Third Generation Partnership Project Release 19 Specifications
The pivotal 3GPP standard release bridging 5G-Advanced and launching foundational 6G requirement studies and AI air interface evaluations.
Technical Explanation
Frozen in 2025-2026, 3GPP Release 19 represents the transition from 5G-Advanced to 6G. It introduces official Study Items on 6G service requirements, AI/ML air interface enhancements, Ambient IoT, Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) evolution, establishing the architectural building blocks for Release 20 normative 6G specifications.
Key Functions
- Launches official 3GPP Study Items for 6G radio and core requirements
- Standardizes AI/ML air interface framework for channel estimation and beamforming
- Specifies initial Ambient IoT and backscatter communication standards
- Evaluates upper mid-band (FR3: 7-24 GHz) and sub-THz channel propagation
Specifications
3GPP Rel-19 Work Plan, TS 38.300 / TS 23.501 Rel-19
Interfaces
3GPP Specification SetRel-19 Work Items
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