3GPP Published
Release 18 (5G-Advanced)
First "5G-Advanced" release adding AI/ML integration, XR enhancements, and RedCap evolution. Formally closed and published.
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Wireless Standards Tracker
3GPP, ITU-R, IEEE, ETSI and allied bodies shaping 6G and beyond. Updated April 2026.
Updated April 202616 Standards tracked
7 Bodies covered
7 Published / Approved
8 In progress
3GPP Work Item
Release 19
Continues 5G-Advanced with NTN improvements, sidelink enhancements, and expanded AI-native network functions.
90%
3GPP Study Item
Release 20 (6G Study)
Dedicated 6G study items phase: use cases, requirements, and early architectural proposals for the next radio generation.
55%
3GPP Draft
Release 21 (6G Spec)
Full 6G normative specifications. Air interface, core network, and service requirements based on Release 20 studies.
5%
ITU-R Approved
IMT-2030 Framework
ITU-R Recommendation defining the vision, capabilities, and usage scenarios for 6G (IMT-2030) systems globally.
100%
ITU-R Published
WRC-23 Spectrum Results
World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 outcomes: upper mid-band allocations (7–15 GHz) identified for IMT use.
100%
ITU-R Study Item
WRC-27 Agenda (6G Spectrum)
WRC-27 will finalize additional spectrum for IMT-2030, including sub-THz bands. Preparatory studies underway in ITU-R WPs.
20%
IEEE Published
802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
Extremely High Throughput (EHT) Wi-Fi: 320 MHz channels, multi-link operation, 4K-QAM. Ratified standard.
100%
IEEE Work Item
802.11bn (Wi-Fi 8)
Ultra High Reliability (UHR): coordinated spatial reuse, multi-AP cooperation, and latency below 1 ms for enterprise/industrial.
40%
IEEE Study Item
802.11 THz (Future)
Exploratory standardisation of wireless links in the 100 GHz–3 THz range for ultra-short range multi-Tbps links.
8%
ETSI Work Item
RIS ISG (Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces)
Industry Specification Group defining use cases, architecture, and protocols for RIS/IRS deployment in 6G networks.
60%
ETSI Work Item
THz ISG
Standardisation of THz channel models, device specs, and use cases for frequencies above 100 GHz.
45%
ETSI Approved
ENI (Experiential Networked Intelligence)
AI/ML-driven network management framework for closed-loop automation, relevant to both 5G-Advanced and 6G.
100%
ATIS Published
Next G Alliance Roadmap
North American 6G strategy: defines societal and economic goals, spectrum priorities, and R&D recommendations for 2030 deployment.
100%
6G-IA Work Item
SNS JU Projects (Hexa-X II, 6G-SHINE, etc.)
Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking funds 30+ EU projects on 6G architecture, RIS, AI-RAN, and THz components.
50%
NGMN Published
NGMN 6G Requirements
Operator-led requirements paper defining KPIs, sustainability targets, and use case families for 6G (input to ITU IMT-2030).
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