ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA and TTC have announced that 3GPP will develop the next generation of global communications specifications for 6G. Based on its success over several technology generations - from 3G to 5G - 3GPP is uniquely positioned to develop the standard for the sixth generation of mobile systems. The organization’s consensus-based process delivers the critical technical specifications that provide a complete system description for the mobile networks that billions of users depend on.
3GPP is currently at work on Release 18 and will soon begin development of Release 19 of its specifications, which relate to 5G-Advanced.
Since its inception, 3GPP has successfully delivered on the promise of cellular communications. The Organizational Partners in the project are now ready to embark on the planning for 6G.
Susan Miller, President and CEO, ATIS
Mobile technology uniquely underpins innovation in many parts of society and the global economy. 3GPP’s ongoing 5G work delivers valuable technology for global customers. Further improvements through the 5G Advanced lifecycle will help ensure 5G’s operational importance. Looking forward, industry, users and government have expressed growing interest in 6G’s potential to not only deliver new services but to optimize existing ones. ATIS’ Next G Alliance has developed a comprehensive 6G roadmap for North America that will serve as a basis for our input to 3GPP global 6G standardization.
Luis Jorge Romero, Director General, ETSI
Success is something that we must work to maintain. Our future success is best served by the partner’s commitment to making 3GPP fit-for-purpose for the next phase of the system’s development. Our early commitment to this cause is a strong marker for the exciting road ahead – towards 6G.
