3GPP

An article from 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 highlights how the benefits of the 3GPP Minimization of Drive Tests (𝗠𝗗𝗧) standard can be significantly enhanced through new data collection techniques and AI-driven network optimization. MDT was standardized in 3GPP Release 10, but the combination of widespread 5G deployment and emerging AI capabilities is opening up new opportunities for using MDT measurement data. In the future, networks could build models of individual movement patterns and service usage, enabling them to automatically apply more tailored configurations to users. The TechTimes article argues that putting the individual device at the centre of network optimization brings the industry a step closer to consistently supporting latency-sensitive applications such as remote healthcare, industrial robotics, and uncrewed vehicles. It highlights quantified per-user QoE improvements achieved through AI-based prediction techniques. On the standards front, the article underlines the importance of strong research contributions towards 3GPP 6G study items: “A company that contributes validated, quantified results from a commercial network during the study phase does not merely participate in the standards process; it defines the technical baseline against which alternative proposals are evaluated.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ewJxJRQC   #MDT #3GPP #5G #6G @TechTimes.com See also 3GPP TS 37.320 – Radio Measurement Collection for Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT): https://lnkd.in/enmNR7bK

A recent article "𝗡𝗔𝗦 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 & 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆", by our CT1 experts, shines a light on how issues encountered in the field are met with effective solutions, including “home-grown” protocol-level enhancements. First up is the progress made on the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗜𝗼𝗧 (CP CIoT) in the satellite era. EPS optimization was first standardized in 3GPP Release 13, introduced as part of the support for NB-IoT and LTE-M to enable efficient data transfer for small, infrequent packets.    This article looks at the 'Overhead problem' with IoT-NTN operation, which CT1 has helped to resolve by reducing the NAS layer protocol overhead for IoT-NTN in Release 19. The feature is specified in TS 24.301 - NAS layer overhead reduction for data transfer using CP CIoT.    The second example in the article is on 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆.    WG CT1 has specified a modification to the short supervision timer T3511 and the long supervision timer T3502 for FSR and to add faster service recovery configurations. Please read the full article online at https://lnkd.in/e8tQk-id The Authors are Amer Catovic, Osama Lotfallah and Lena Chaponniere (CT1 WG Chair), all of Qualcomm Incorporated Article Published June 2026, in the 3GPP Highlights Newsletter, Issue 12   #5G #NAS #protocols #IOT #NTN   (This LinkedIn post features images used in the full article).

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝗚𝗣𝗣 How do we protect future mobile networks from quantum-era threats? 3GPP Working Group SA3 is exploring how to make the transition to PQC in a way that will ensure the long-term security of our systems.    An article by Stawros Orkopoulos, SA WG3 expert, Nokia - featured in the June '26 edition of the 3GPP Highlights Newsletter - draws on the work of partner organisations including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), GSMA, ETSI, ISO - International Organization for Standardization, IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), … as well as the 3GPP specification track.   Particular attention is given to the Rel-20 SID for the transition to PQC in 3GPP (𝗧𝗥 𝟯𝟯.𝟳𝟬𝟯), now published (in June 2026 & available for download at: https://lnkd.in/dcChvY8Z). 𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗚𝗣𝗣 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: "Post Quantum Cryptography in 3GPP": https://lnkd.in/dfNr5m9q #3GPP #CyberSecurity #PQC #5G #6G

A recent article, by 3GPP TSG RAN experts, outlines potential improvements to the end-user experience via a more flexible & service characteristics-aware use of radio resources. 'Service characteristic awareness' in 6G can be understood as a transition from semi-static QoS flow-level operation towards more adaptive and dynamic QoS handling in the RAN, for better performance. The main objective is to shift from relatively slow network adaptation towards faster responsiveness to service demands. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟲𝗚 𝘁𝗼: · Guarantee the native agility of the 6G System to adapt to a fast-changing service landscape. · Offer effective solutions that can visibly benefit not only services that are under the control of operators, but also Over-The-Top (OTT) services. · Simplify and futureproof the definition and maintenance of network policies in view of new services being constantly deployed. · Enable User Equipment (UE) driven service characteristics awareness as the device is fully aware of its own and hosted applications needs. · Exploit the untapped business opportunity, beyond flat-rate data, that exists between end-users and operators in terms of Quality-of-Service (QoS) provisioning and assurance. See the online article here: https://lnkd.in/eAJ8-Uph #3gpp #RAN #6G #standards

TSDSI - the 3GPP Organisational Partner in India - has made this landmark announcement. 3GPP is in a good place with this level of engagement and commitment to the standards process. #6G #IMT #standards

3GPP’s evolution towards 6G specifications from Release 21 onwards will be AI focused from the outset, but there are other major advances expected, to meet the 6G Use Cases and Service Requirements identified in a recently completed study. Our June 2026 3GPP Highlights newsletter article by the 3GPP SA1 Working Group leadership – Now online – is an introduction to the approval of the TR 22.870 study. The study covers, in detail, these major groupings of topics - in its 589 pages: ·        System and Operational Aspects ·        AI ·        Integrated Sensing and Communication ·        Ubiquitous Connectivity ·        Immersive Communication ·        Massive Communication – beyond mMTC ·        Further advances for Industrial use and Verticals ·        Other Use Cases The 6G work will bring new services and capabilities, while supporting existing 5G systems. Maximising backwards compatibility makes ‘continuity’ the byword for 6G, but 6G will also deliver a multi-purpose, AI ready and secure platform for the next decade. Read our news article about TR 22.870 - 6G Use Cases and Service Requirements at https://lnkd.in/ejgE34AY #6G #standards #IMT-2030

Thank you Olivier G. ETSI for advising that the June 2026 delivery of the 3GPP UE protocol conformance tests has now been released. #5G #5GA #5GAdvanced #NTN #eCall #MCX #RAN5 #TTCN3

A week of TSG meetings was followed by an afternoon summit for local Singapore companies and academic experts. This week has been sucessfully hosted by our Singapore partners. Our thanks go to them and to the TSG leaders and experts for going the extra mile to make these events so memorable. #5G #6G #3GPP https://lnkd.in/dUiS3eWR

June 10, 2026, Singapore @TSGs#112 3GPP has today set a date for the approval of the first 6G standards from the project. The timeline has been stable since it was first unveiled during the March plenaries, but it is now approved and will help the focus of the (5G-A and 6G) Rel-21 project & feature prioritisation process for the groups, who must now match resources to a functional freeze date in December 2028 (TSGs#122). https://lnkd.in/dVnNxuvK #5G #6G #3GPP

TSGs RAN and CT started here in Singapore today, for the first plenaries in the country. Thanks to Keysight Technologies for organising this meeting - at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre. TSG SA starts tomorrow. #5G #6G #3GPP