6G • Core Network
3GPP Release 21 (6G Phase 2)
Third Generation Partnership Project Release 21 Full-Scale 6G Evolution
Full-scale 6G commercial specification release delivering complete Space-Air-Ground integration, holographic services, and quantum security.
Technical Explanation
Release 21 represents the mature evolution of 6G around 2030-2032. It finalizes deep integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) with terrestrial networks, optical wireless LiFi convergence, mature Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) control protocols, end-to-end post-quantum security guarantees, and sub-centimeter multi-modal sensing integration.
Key Functions
- Delivers full-scale commercialization specifications for mature 6G rollouts
- Standardizes mature Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) control planes
- Finalizes Space-Air-Ground-Ocean Integrated Network (SAGIN) interoperability
- Implements end-to-end post-quantum cryptographic security mandates across all nodes
Specifications
3GPP Release 21 Work Roadmap, IMT-2030 Final Compliance
Interfaces
6G-Uu Phase 2SAGIN MeshQuantum-Safe Core Interfaces
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