A Tale of Two Mobile Generations: 5G-Advanced and 6G in 3GPP Release 20

2025/06/13 by Xingqin Lin, Lin, Xingqin · 5 citations
Engineering · #Advanced MIMO Systems Optimization #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Networking and Internet Architecture (cs.NI) #Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2506.11828

openalex publication_date 2025/06/13 · openalex created_date 2025/10/11 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

As the telecommunications industry stands at the crossroads between the fifth generation (5G) and sixth generation (6G) of mobile communications, the 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) Release 20 emerges as a pivotal point of transition. By striking a balance between enhancing 5G-Advanced capabilities and setting the stage for 6G, Release 20 provides the crucial foundation upon which future mobile communication standards and deployments will be built. This article examines these dual objectives, outlining the key enhancements, the motivations behind them, and their implications for the future of mobile communications.

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