3GPP EVOLUTION

Presented by: Shivanshi Sinha

CONTENTS
o Introduction

o 3GPP Partners

o 3GPP Specifications

o 3GPP Evolution

o 3GPP Releases
 WHAT IS 3GPP?

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) is an umbrella term

for a number of standard organizations which develop and maintain
protocols for mobile telecommunications.
 WHY 3GPP WAS FORMED?

 3GPP was formed to address the challenges of standardization, interoperability, and technological
advancement in the mobile communication industry.
 Before the formation of 3GPP, there was a lack of global standards for mobile communications.
 It aimed to unify disparate regional standards, foster industry collaboration, and drive technological
advancements to meet the growing demand for mobile data and advanced services.
 Its efforts have led to the development of global standards for 3G, 4G, 5G, and beyond, contributing
to the growth and success of the mobile telecommunications sector.
 INTRODUCTION
 3GPP drives global cellular standards & develops technical specifications for 3G/4G/5G mobile systems.
 3GPP is a consortium with seven standard development organization (SDOs) and a variety of other
organizations as associate members ("market representation partners").
 SDOs transpose the developed and approved technical specifications into standards suitable for each region.

 The project was established in December 1998 with the goal of developing a specification for a 3G mobile
phone system based on the 2G GSM system, within the scope of the International Telecommunication
Union's International Mobile Telecommunications-2000, hence the name 3GPP.
 The 3GPP administrative support team (known as the "Mobile Competence Centre") is located at
the European Telecommunications Standards Institute headquarters in the Sophia Antipolis technology park in
France.
3 G P P PA R T N E R S
 ITU
(International Telecommunication Union)
 The ITU, or International Telecommunication Union, is a specialized agency of the United Nations
responsible for issues related to information and communication technologies (ICTs) and
telecommunications on a global scale. The ITU was established in 1865 and is headquartered in
Geneva, Switzerland.

 The primary mission of the ITU is to promote international cooperation and standardization in the
field of telecommunications.

 While 3GPP focused on developing and maintaining specific mobile communication standards, the
ITU remained a key international organization overseeing various aspects of global
telecommunications, including spectrum management, standardization, and policy development.
 3 G P P S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
 The 3GPP structure also includes a Project Coordination Group, which is the highest decision-making body. Its
missions include the management of overall timeframe and work progress.
 The 3GPP organizes its work into three different streams: Radio Access Networks, Services and Systems
Aspects, and Core Network and Terminals.
 Three Technical Specifications Groups (TSGs) to define the complete end-to-end cellular systems.
 GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network): The closure of GERAN was announced in January
2016. The specification work on legacy GSM/EDGE system was transferred to RAN WG, RAN6.
 RAN (Radio Access Network): RAN specifies the UTRAN and the E-UTRAN.
 SA (Service and System Aspects): SA specifies the service requirements and the overall architecture of the
3GPP system. It is also responsible for the coordination of the project.
 CT (Core Network and Terminals): CT specifies the core network and terminal parts of 3GPP. It includes
the core network – terminal layer 3 protocols.
3 G P P S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
 3GPP EVOLUTION
 3GPP Evolution refers to the ongoing development and evolution of mobile communication
standards and technologies by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

 3GPP is a collaborative organization that brings together telecommunications standard development

organizations from around the world to define and refine the specifications for mobile
communication networks.

 The evolution of 3GPP standards is driven by the need for improved performance, increased
capacity, enhanced features, and compatibility with new technologies. This evolution has led to the
deployment of several generations of mobile communication technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G &
5G.

 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) has gone through several releases, each introducing new
features, improvements, and capabilities to mobile communication technologies.
 3GPP RELEASES
3GPP is a collaborative initiative that develops and standardizes mobile communication technologies, including GSM,
UMTS, LTE, and 5G.
It divides its work into phases and releases to ensure the orderly development and evolution of mobile network
standards.

 Phases in 3GPP:
 3GPP divides its work into phases, each representing a specific stage in the development and evolution of
mobile communication standards.
 The phases help organize the various technical specifications and features. The main phases include:
 Phase 1: Focused on the initial development of GSM (2G) and GSM-related technologies.
 Phase 2: Extended the work to include the development of UMTS (3G) technologies.
 3GPP RELEASES
 Release 96 (Rel-96):
1. Release 96 is a specific release within the UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) phase of
3GPP's work.
2. UMTS was introduced as part of Phase 2 of 3GPP's work and represented a significant upgrade from 2G
(GSM) networks to 3G networks.
3. Release 96 likely included a set of technical specifications, enhancements, and features for UMTS networks.
Specific details of Rel-96 may vary depending on the network operators and regions, as they could adopt
certain features or standards selectively.

 Release 97 (Rel-97):
1. Release 97 is another specific release within the UMTS phase of 3GPP's work.
2. Like Release 96, Release 97 would have introduced further technical specifications and improvements to
UMTS networks.
3. These releases often included enhancements related to data speeds, network capacity, and new features that
improved the performance and capabilities of 3G networks.
 RELEASE 98
 Introduction of 2G/3G Compatibility: Release 98 aimed to bridge the transition between 2G (second-
generation) and 3G (third-generation) mobile networks. It introduced features to make 2G and 3G networks more
compatible, enabling seamless handovers and interworking between these technologies.

 Enhanced Data Rates: Release 98 brought improvements in data rates compared to previous 2G networks. It
introduced technologies like General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) that enabled higher data throughput, up to 384
kbps in the downlink.

 Packet-Switched Data: Packet-switched data services became a significant focus in Release 98. This shift
allowed more efficient use of network resources for data transmission, laying the foundation for mobile internet
and mobile data services.

 Introduction of EDGE: Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) was introduced in Release 98. EDGE
provided even higher data rates for GSM networks, offering up to 384 kbps in the downlink and up to 60 kbps in
the uplink.

 Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): Release 98 included specifications for the Multimedia Messaging
Service (MMS). MMS enabled users to send multimedia content such as pictures, videos, and audio clips via
mobile messaging.
 RELEASE 98
 Support for Mobile IP: Release 98 introduced support for Mobile IP (Internet Protocol). This technology allowed
mobile devices to maintain a consistent IP address while moving between different networks, enhancing mobile
internet connectivity.

 International Standardization: Release 98 was developed through international standardization bodies,

including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the 3GPP, to ensure global compatibility and
interoperability.

 Commercial Deployments: Release 98 paved the way for commercial deployments of 2.5G and 2.75G networks,
which offered improved data services and set the stage for the eventual transition to 3G and beyond.

 Increased Mobile Data Usage: With the introduction of packet-switched data and higher data rates, Release 98
contributed to the growth of mobile data usage and the emergence of mobile internet services.

 Transition Phase: It served as a transitional phase in mobile technology evolution, helping network operators and
manufacturers prepare for the full-scale deployment of 3G technologies like UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System).

 Release 98 played a vital role in the evolution of mobile networks, paving the way for higher data rates, improved
data services, and the eventual widespread adoption of 3G and beyond.
 3GPP RELEASES
3GPP standards are structured as Releases. Discussion of 3GPP thus frequently refers to the functionality in
one release or another.
Version Released Details

Phase 1 1992 GSM Features

Phase 2 1995 GSM Features, EFR Codec,
Release 96 1997 Q1 GSM Features, 14.4 kbit/s User Data Rate,

Release 97 1998 Q1 GSM Features, GPRS

Release 98 1999 Q1 GSM Features, AMR codec, EDGE, GPRS for PCS1900

Release 99 2000 Q1 Specified the first UMTS 3G networks, incorporating a CDMA air interface

Release 4 2001 Q2 Originally called the Release 2000 – added features including an all-IP Core Network
Release 5 2002 Q1 Introduced IMS and HSDPA
Integrated operation with Wireless LAN networks and adds HSUPA, MBMS, enhancements to IMS such
Release 6 2004 Q4
as Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC), GAN

Focuses on decreasing latency, improvements to QoS and real-time applications such as VoIP. This
specification also focus on HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Evolution), SIM high-speed protocol and
Release 7 2007 Q4
contactless front-end interface (Near Field Communication enabling operators to deliver contactless services
like Mobile Payments), EDGE Evolution.
Version Released Details

First LTE release. All-IP Network (SAE). New OFDMA, FDE and MIMO based radio interface, not backwards compatible
Release 8 2008 Q4
with previous CDMA interfaces. Dual-Cell HSDPA. UMTS HNB.

SAES Enhancements, WiMAX and LTE/UMTS Interoperability. Dual-Cell HSDPA with MIMO, Dual-Cell
Release 9 2009 Q4
HSUPA. LTE HeNB. Evolved multimedia broadcast and multicast service (eMBMS).

LTE Advanced fulfilling IMT Advanced 4G requirements. Backwards compatible with release 8 (LTE). Multi-Cell HSDPA
Release 10 2011 Q1
(4 carriers).

Advanced IP Interconnection of Services. Service layer interconnection between national operators/carriers as well as third-
Release 11 2012 Q3 party application providers. Heterogeneous networks (HetNet) improvements, Coordinated Multi-Point operation (CoMP).
In-device Co-existence (IDC).

Enhanced Small Cells (higher order modulation, dual connectivity, cell discovery, self-configuration), Carrier aggregation (2
Release 12 2015 Q1 uplink carriers, 3 downlink carriers, FDD/TDD carrier aggregation), MIMO (3D channel modelling, elevation beamforming,
massive MIMO), New and Enhanced Services (cost and range of MTC, D2D communication, eMBMS enhancements)

LTE-Advanced Pro. LTE in unlicensed, LTE enhancements for Machine-Type Communication. Elevation Beamforming /
Release 13 2016 Q1
Full-Dimension MIMO, Indoor positioning.[15]

Energy Efficiency, Location Services (LCS), Mission Critical Data over LTE, Mission Critical Video over LTE, Flexible
Release 14 2017 Q2 Mobile Service Steering (FMSS), Multimedia Broadcast Supplement for Public Warning System (MBSP), enhancement for
TV services over eMBMS, massive Internet of Things, Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)

First 5G NR ("New Radio") release. Support for 5G Vehicle-to-x service, IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS),
Release 15 2018 Q2
Future Railway Mobile Communication System
 Version Released Details

The 5G System – Phase 2: 5G enhancements, NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum (NR-U),

Release 16 2020 Q3
Satellite access

TSG RAN: Several features that continue to be important for overall efficiency and performance of
5G NR: MIMO, Spectrum Sharing enhancements, UE Power Saving and Coverage Enhancements.
RAN1 will also undertake the necessary study and specification work to enhance the physical layer
to support frequency bands up to 71 GHz. TSG SA groups focused on further enhancements to the
5G system and enablers for new features and services:
Release 17 2022 Q1
Enhanced support of non-public networks, industrial Internet of Things, low complexity NR
devices, edge computing in 5GC, access traffic steering, switch and splitting support, network
automation for 5G, network slicing, advanced V2X service, multiple USIM support, proximity-
based services in 5GS, 5G multicast broadcast services, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), satellite
access in 5G, 5GC location services, Multimedia Priority Service.

5G-Advanced. Introducing further machine-learning based techniques at different levels of the

wireless network. Edge computing, Evolution of IMS Multimedia Telephony Service, Smart Energy
Release 18 2023 Q4
and Infrastructure, Vehicle-Mounted Relays, Low Power High Accuracy Positioning for industrial
IoT scenarios, Enhanced Access to and Support of Network slicing, Satellite backhaul in 5G.
3GPP RELEASE TECHNOLOGY NOTABLE FEATURES AND ADVANCEMENTS DATA THROUGHPUT ACHIEVED (APPROXIMATE)
Release 99 3G (UMTS) - Introduction of UMTS standard Up to 384 kbps (downlink)
Release 4 3G (UMTS) - Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) Up to 384 kbps (downlink)
- Improved packet-switched data services
Release 5 3G (UMTS) - High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) Up to 14.4 Mbps (downlink)
Release 6 3G (UMTS) - High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) Up to 5.76 Mbps (uplink)
Release 7 3G (UMTS) - Further enhancements to HSDPA and HSUPA Up to 14.4 Mbps (downlink)

- Introduction of MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service)

Up to 300 Mbps(DL) and 75 Mbps(UL) with 4×4 MIMO and

Release 8 4G (LTE) - Transition to LTE technology
20 MHz bandwidth.
- All-IP architecture
Up to 300 Mbps(DL) and 75 Mbps(UL) with 4×4 MIMO and
Release 9 4G (LTE) - Continued LTE enhancements (Rel-9)
20 MHz bandwidth.
Release 10 4G (LTE-A) - Introduction of LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Up to 1 Gbps (downlink)
- Carrier aggregation for higher data rates Up to 500 Mbps (uplink)
Release 11 4G (LTE-A) - Improved network capacity and efficiency Up to 1 Gbps (downlink)
- Enhanced support for IoT (Internet of Things) Up to 500 Mbps (uplink)
Release 12 4G (LTE-A) - Further LTE-A enhancements Up to 1 Gbps (downlink)
Release 13 4G (LTE-A) - Enhanced IoT support (Narrowband IoT, LTE-M) Up to 1 Gbps (downlink)
Release 14 4G (LTE-A) - More IoT enhancements Up to 1 Gbps (downlink)
Release 15 5G - Introduction of 5G technology Up to 20 Gbps (downlink), 10 Gbps (uplink)
- Massive IoT support (eMBB, URLLC, mMTC)
Release 16 5G - Network slicing, enhanced mobile broadband Up to 20 Gbps (downlink), 10 Gbps (uplink)
- Enhanced support for IoT (NBIoT, NR-Light)
Release 17 5G - Further 5G enhancements Up to 20 Gbps (downlink), 10 Gbps (uplink)
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