3GPP Release 19: The Final 5G-Advanced Milestone and the Dawn of 6G
3GPP Version 19
We have successfully concluded 3GPP Release 19, delivering fully implementable specifications by the end of 2025. This milestone marks the completion of the second 5G-Advanced release, balancing continuity with innovation to meet immediate commercial needs. As we move forward, Release 20 will maintain the focus on 5G-Advanced while initiating the first critical studies on 6G requirements, system architecture, and security to prepare for future use cases.
Release-19 represents a balance of continuity and innovation, consolidating previous releases while setting the stage for future work.