3GPP Releases

The in-progress release continuing the 5G-Advanced evolution track.

Second full 5G-Advanced release, deepening AI/ML integration and sustainability features.

Frozen 2025-12-19

First 5G-Advanced release, extending 5G NR with AI/ML, non-terrestrial networks, and reduced-capability devices.

Frozen 2024-03-22

Extends 5G NR to new device classes and satellite access.

Frozen 2022-03-23

Enhances 5G NR with unlicensed spectrum, vehicle-to-everything, and private network support.

Frozen 2020-07-03

The foundational 5G New Radio release, defining the NR air interface and 5G core.

Frozen 2018-06-14

Final major LTE release before 5G NR, introducing LTE-Advanced Pro.

Frozen 2017-06-09

Introduces LTE-Advanced Pro and Narrowband IoT.

Frozen 2016-03-11

Adds dual connectivity and device-to-device communication.

Frozen 2015-03-13

Adds coordinated multi-point transmission and enhanced control channels.

Frozen 2012-12-14

The first LTE-Advanced release meeting IMT-Advanced requirements.

Frozen 2011-06-08

Refines the initial LTE release with self-organizing network features.

Frozen 2009-12-18

The foundational LTE release, defining E-UTRAN and the Evolved Packet Core.

Frozen 2008-12-19

Enhances UMTS with HSPA+ and IMS refinements.

Frozen 2007-09-07

Adds High Speed Uplink Packet Access to UMTS.

Frozen 2005-03-18

Introduces High Speed Downlink Packet Access and the IP Multimedia Subsystem.

Frozen 2003-03-14

Splits the circuit core into call control and bearer transport.

Frozen 2001-03-16

Transitional release consolidating early UMTS corrections.

Frozen 2000-06-01

The original UMTS release, introducing WCDMA radio access alongside the GSM/GPRS core.

Frozen 2000-03-31