3GPP Plenaries in Singapore
The 112th 3GPP plenary convened in Singapore from June 8‑12, 2026, hosted by Keysight Technologies with support from IMDA and SECB. Over 590 delegates from around the world gathered to advance work on 5G Advanced (Release 20) and to accelerate 6G studies, including the approval of the RAN study TR 38.914. The event featured a dedicated 6G showcase, a regional ICT summit and a cultural program highlighting Singapore’s role as a digital‑infrastructure hub.
Timeline for Release 21
3GPP announced the official approval of its first 6G standards, cementing the Release 21 (Rel‑21) roadmap. The schedule now includes a Stage‑1 freeze for 5G‑Advanced and 6G in March 2027, a Stage‑2 freeze in June 2028 with an 80% completion checkpoint in March 2028,...
ATIS Insights Into Work on Rel-20
The ATIS webinar on April 14, 2026 detailed 3GPP Release 20, a dual‑track effort that continues 5G‑Advanced development while laying the groundwork for 6G. Rel‑20’s three‑stage cadence—Stage 1 frozen June 2025, Stage 2 80% complete with a September 2026 target, and a functional freeze in March 2027—provides a...
Singapore Prepares for TSGs#112
Keysight Technologies is set to host the 3GPP TSG #112 plenary in Singapore from June 8‑12, 2026, marking the first time the standards body meets outside its traditional venues. The event will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention...
2025 Excellence Rewarded at Working Groups
The 3GPP 2025 Excellence Awards were presented during February Working Group meetings in Gothenburg, Goa, and La Ciotat. Samsung’s Eko Onggosanusi was honored for a decade of leadership on NR MIMO physical‑layer work, while Nokia’s Sung Won received recognition for steering...