Level 17

5G-Advanced (3GPP Rel-18/19)

Comprehensive coverage of 5G-Advanced features — Rel-17/18 key features (NR-NTN, RedCap, MBS, AI/ML air interface, SBFD, energy savings), Rel-19 and beyond (Ambient IoT, NTN enhancements, XR optimization, eRedCap), and 5G-Advanced use cases (FWA, V2X, IoT landscape, positioning).

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Release 17 & 18 Key Features

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Explore the key features introduced in 3GPP Rel-17 and Rel-18 — NR-NTN for satellite access, RedCap for lightweight devices, multicast/broadcast services, AI/ML for air interface, subband full duplex, and network energy savings.

Rel-17 feature overview and deployment status (2025-2026)

Overview of 3GPP Rel-17 features and their real-world deployment progress.

interactive3 min

NR-NTN: satellite-based 5G, LEO/MEO/GEO access, 3GPP bands

How 3GPP standardizes satellite-based 5G NR access across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits.

interactive3 min

RedCap (NR-Light): reduced capability UE for wearables, sensors

Reduced capability NR devices bridging the gap between full NR and LPWAN for mid-tier IoT.

simulation3 min

NR multicast/broadcast (MBS): PTM delivery, group communication

Point-to-multipoint delivery in NR for efficient group communication and content distribution.

interactive3 min

Rel-18 (5G-Advanced) vision and scope: the bridge to 6G

The 5G-Advanced vision in Rel-18 and how it serves as the evolutionary bridge toward 6G.

interactive3 min

AI/ML for NR air interface: beam management, CSI feedback

Applying AI/ML techniques to optimize beam management and CSI feedback on the NR air interface.

interactive3 min

Duplex evolution: subband full duplex (SBFD), cross-link interference

Subband full duplex operation in NR and techniques to manage cross-link interference.

interactive3 min

Network energy savings: Rel-18 cell DTX/DRX, SSB-less operation

Rel-18 energy saving techniques including cell DTX/DRX and SSB-less operation for greener networks.

simulation3 min

Quiz: Rel-17 & 18 features

Test your understanding of key Rel-17 and Rel-18 features and their use cases.

quiz3 min

Release 19 & Beyond

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Discover the next wave of 5G-Advanced features in Rel-19 and beyond — Ambient IoT for zero-energy devices, NTN enhancements, normative AI/ML, XR optimization, eRedCap, and multi-carrier enhancements.

Rel-19 scope and timeline

The scope, key work items, and expected timeline for 3GPP Rel-19 completion.

interactive3 min

Ambient IoT: zero-energy devices, backscatter communication

Zero-energy and ultra-low-power IoT devices using backscatter communication in 3GPP networks.

interactive3 min

NR-NTN enhancements: regenerative payloads, NTN-NTN handover

Advanced NTN features including regenerative satellite payloads and inter-satellite handover.

interactive3 min

AI/ML air interface (normative): CSI compression, beam management

Normative AI/ML specifications for CSI compression and beam management in Rel-19.

interactive3 min

Extended Reality (XR) optimization: bounded latency, jitter control

NR optimizations for XR traffic including bounded latency and jitter control mechanisms.

interactive3 min

eRedCap: further reduced capability for simpler IoT devices

Enhanced RedCap further reducing device complexity and cost for simpler IoT applications.

simulation3 min

Multi-carrier enhancements: inter-band CA for FR2, improved NR-DC

Advanced carrier aggregation and dual connectivity improvements for higher throughput.

interactive3 min

Quiz: Rel-19 & beyond

Test your knowledge of Rel-19 features and the 5G-Advanced evolution roadmap.

quiz3 min

5G-Advanced Use Cases & Verticals

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Explore 5G-Advanced use cases and vertical applications — Fixed Wireless Access, V2X and connected vehicles, the evolving IoT landscape, enhanced positioning, and early operator deployment strategies.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): architecture, CPE, QoS

FWA architecture with 5G-Advanced including CPE design and QoS management for broadband delivery.

interactive3 min

V2X & connected vehicles: NR sidelink (PC5), V2V/V2I/V2P

NR sidelink-based V2X communication for vehicle-to-vehicle, infrastructure, and pedestrian services.

interactive3 min

IoT landscape 2026: NB-IoT, LTE-M, RedCap, Ambient IoT

The full IoT technology landscape and how to select the right connectivity for each use case.

simulation3 min

Positioning: Rel-17/18 enhancements, cm-level accuracy

NR positioning enhancements in Rel-17/18 enabling centimeter-level location accuracy.

simulation3 min

Real-world: 5G-Advanced early deployments and operator strategies

Analyze real-world 5G-Advanced early deployments and operator rollout strategies.

lab5 min

Quiz: 5G-Advanced use cases — Level Gate

Comprehensive assessment covering all Level 17 5G-Advanced topics and use cases.

quiz5 min