The main important Features of 5G Release 18

Below the main important features that we can find in 5G Advanced, the 5G Release 18 :

1- Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) for the NR Air Interface: This involves optimizing the use of radio resources, predicting network congestion, and improving positioning accuracy using AI and ML.

2- Study on the Evolution of NR Duplex Operation: This explores the possibility of full-duplex operation, enabling devices to transmit and receive data simultaneously.

3- NR sidelink evolution: This feature supports new use cases like device-to-device (D2D) communication.

4- Study on expanded and improved NR positioning: This research aims to enhance NR positioning, benefiting applications such as autonomous driving and augmented reality.

5- Study on further NR RedCap UE complexity/cost reduction: This study aims to reduce the complexity and cost of user equipment (UE), potentially making 5G more affordable for a broader range of users.

6- Study on network energy savings: This involves utilizing more efficient radio technologies and optimizing network resource usage to achieve energy savings.

7- Study on NR Network-Controlled Repeaters: This feature explores the use of network-controlled repeaters in 5G networks to extend the range of signals, particularly in areas with poor coverage.

8- Study on low-power Wake-up Signal and Receiver for NR: This research focuses on reducing power consumption in UEs by implementing low-power wake-up signals and receivers, thereby prolonging battery life.

9- Multi-carrier enhancements for NR: This feature allows 5G to utilize multiple frequency bands simultaneously, resulting in higher data rates.

10- NR Mobility Enhancements: This involves implementing more efficient handover procedures and supporting new mobility use cases, such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.

11- Study on XR Enhancements for NR: This research explores the use of extended reality (XR), including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), in 5G networks. It aims to deliver high-quality XR content with low latency.

12- NR sidelink relay enhancements: This feature improves the performance of the sidelink relay in 5G networks, which extends the range of the sidelink.

13- NR Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) enhancements: This focuses on improving the performance of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) in 5G, utilizing satellite and other non-terrestrial technologies to provide 5G services.

14- IoT NTN enhancements: This feature improves the performance of IoT NTN in 5G networks. IoT NTN uses satellite and non-terrestrial technologies to provide 5G services for IoT devices.

15- NR Support for UAV: This feature supports unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in 5G networks, enabling communication between UAVs and ground stations using 5G technology.

16- Dual Tx/Rx MUSIM: This feature allows 5G devices to transmit and receive data on the same carrier, making it useful for applications like video streaming and gaming.