5G for Absolute Beginners

Introduction
ZAHID GHADIALY
APRIL 2020
@3g4gUK
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Course Outline: 5G for Absolute Beginners
• Introduction
• Part 1: The Different Generations (‘G’s)
• Part 2: Standardization Organizations
• Part 3: IMT-2020
• Part 4: Why is 5G called 5G
• Part 5: 5G in Simple Words
• Part 6: Standalone and Non-Standalone 5G
• Part 7: 3GPP Roadmap
• Part 8: 5G Spectrum
• Part 9: 5G Launches
• Part 10: 5G Use cases
• Part 11: Course Summary and Conclusion
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5G for Absolute Beginners
Introduction
ZAHID GHADIALY
APRIL 2020
@3g4gUK
Legal Disclaimer
This presentation is intended to stimulate discussion on some of the exciting current and future
developments in digital communications technology and networks. It also contains some
forward-looking statements, research and speculation that may never become part of standards.

It strives to provide the latest and most correct information. Due to the vastness of standards,
constant change and revision, it is possible that the following information may not be entirely up
to date or correct. E&OE.

There are references to information in public domain (books, websites, standard documents,
etc.) in this material. Attempt has been made to give credit to all such references wherever
possible. The original copyright holders retain the copyright to their material.

It would not be prudent to make any financial or investment decisions based on this
presentation.

©3G4G
Course Outline: 5G for Absolute Beginners
• Introduction
• Part 1: The Different Generations (‘G’s)
• Part 2: Standardization Organizations
• Part 3: IMT-2020
• Part 4: Why is 5G called 5G
• Part 5: 5G in Simple Words
• Part 6: Standalone and Non-Standalone 5G
• Part 7: 3GPP Roadmap
• Part 8: 5G Spectrum
• Part 9: 5G Launches
• Part 10: 5G Use cases
• Part 11: Course Summary and Conclusion
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 To learn more, visit:
3G4G Website – https://www.3g4g.co.uk/
3G4G Blog – https://blog.3g4g.co.uk/
Telecoms Infrastructure Blog – https://www.telecomsinfrastructure.com/
Operator Watch Blog – https://www.operatorwatch.com/
Thank You Connectivity Technology Blog – https://www.connectivity.technology/
Free 5G Training – https://www.free5gtraining.com/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/3g4gUK

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5G for Absolute Beginners
Part 1: The Different Generations (‘G’s)
ZAHID GHADIALY
APRIL 2020
@3g4gUK
Mobile Technology Evolution
1G
Analog 2G
Voice only, Limited Digital 3G
coverage and
mobility. Example: Improved voice, Mobile Data 4G
AMPS security, coverage.
SMS, data. Example Higher data rates, Mobile 5G
GSM, CDMA smartphones, Broadband
better voice.
Example: HSPA / High speed data, eMBB, mMTC,
HSPA+ better URLLC
smartphones.
Example: LTE / LTE- Even higher speeds,
A ultra-reliable, low
latency, high
connection density

1980 1990 2000 2010 2020

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 3GPP Releases Timeline
1999 2002 2009 2011 2016 2019 2022 2025 2029
R99 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 R21 R22

3G
3.5G (HSDPA)

4G
Real 4G (LTE-A) 4.5G (LTE-A Pro)

5G
5.5G?

6G
Red indicates dates and features are not confirmed

3GPP Release Dates on 3GPP Portal

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 Technologies Research Timeline
1991 1999 2009 2019 2029
2G Launch 3G Launch 4G Launch 5G Launch 6G Launch

Technologies
that didn’t
3G Research Started make it to 3G

Technologies
that didn’t
4G Research Started make it to 4G
Technologies
that didn’t
5G Research Started make it to 5G

6G Research Started

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 Further Study on this topic
• How does the mobile technology work? (link)
• Different Generations Of Mobile Technologies (link)
• The Flow of Money in the Mobile Industry (link)
• What is a User Equipment (UE)? (link)
• 30 Years Of Mobile History (link)

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 To learn more, visit:
3G4G Website – https://www.3g4g.co.uk/
3G4G Blog – https://blog.3g4g.co.uk/
Telecoms Infrastructure Blog – https://www.telecomsinfrastructure.com/
Operator Watch Blog – https://www.operatorwatch.com/
Thank You Connectivity Technology Blog – https://www.connectivity.technology/
Free 5G Training – https://www.free5gtraining.com/

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