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3GPP Release 18: 5G-Advanced RAN Features(RAN1 to RAN5)
Introduction 3GPP Release 18 marks the first 5G-Advanced release, focusing on AI/ML integration, extreme performance for XR/Industrial IoT, mobile IAB, enhanced positioning, and spectrum efficiency up to 71 GHz. RAN workgroups (RAN1–RAN5) deliver these through physical layer evolution, protocol optimizations, architecture updates, RF requirements, and testing frameworks. Release 18 builds on Rel-17's foundations with AI/ML for RAN optimization, centimeter-level positioning,
Venkateshu Kamarthi
Nov 28, 20259 min read
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