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With the Rel-18 freeze, the first 5G-Advanced specifications are ready for implementation (for now, in legacy bands)

First 5G-Advanced specification is ready for implementation Antti Toskala

"At the same time, it is obvious that toward the 6G era we will likely need a different approach in 3GPP, as splitting all the possible capabilities into the smallest possible level comes with a high likelihood of market fragmentation. While chipset manufacturers and network vendors might be talking about the same high-level feature, in practice they might select another subset of the same high-level feature, resulting in an implemented feature that could not be activated." While not trivial, (re-)defining UE categories/classes/profiles might help mitigating market fragmentation and bridging the gap between implemented and activated features.

I still remember some horror faces when I said once that #5GBroadcast' default application better be streaming than a repetition of the "Mobile DTT" concept from 25 years ago when streaming did not exist and phones were just used as phones. Mobile TV (and Radio) are here today, they just happened over time, perhaps in a quite chaotic way - welcome to the Internet. Call them Sounds, iPlayer, TuneIn, PlutoTV, Mediathek,... These apps are installed in phones, cars, tablets, smartwatches (the later at least for radio in my case) and the UX is just whatever people want it to be. The ambition of service providers to strengthen their role in all this new world towards 2030 is also apparent (the recently published ORF Strategy 2030 https://lnkd.in/dMvsCq3y is one more added to the growing list following BBC https://lnkd.in/dt477DdB and more). In the efforts in 5G-MAG MEDIA ACTION GROUP to offer members the opportunity to explore technologies and take the most out of them for their own services and applications, this year's demo related to 5G Broadcast has been all about deploying a streaming architecture and integrating 5G Broadcast within it. The demo shows the concept put forward by 3GPP in their various multimedia systems to detach service from transport mechanisms. Moreover, the transport technology no longer prescribes user experience, access to services and delivery protocols. There's a video recorded on the spot from Thomas Stockhammer and me here: https://lnkd.in/djhzr44M and my slides from the IEEE BTS session are attached. Kudos to the contributors to the demo (Bitstem, Dolby Laboratories Fraunhofer FOKUS Motion Spell ORS Group (Austrian Broadcasting Services), Qualcomm, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications (iTEAM). Thanks Dr. Peter Siebert and Thomas Stockhammer for the good show. Daniel Silhavy, Kurt Krauss, Giuseppe Crisci, Romain Bouqueau, Johann Mika, Fabian Bottesch, Stefan Babel, Gokul Sani, Shilin Ding, Jaime S. For more technology and more reference tools: 5g-mag.com and developer.5g-mag.com For factual and accurate info on the topic: 5g-mag.com/5gbroadcast

📺🔮 “With the launch of the #VisionPro, billed as ‘the world’s first spatial computer,’ we may be looking at the next frontier for #digital #disruption.” The launch of #AppleVisionPro, the world’s first spatial #computer, promises to introduce a brand new era for #productivity, #socialising, and #entertainment. If the new #technology takes off, will #traditional #televisions become obsolete? https://lnkd.in/eaj8jsWP

Ever wondered how can your mobile phone play a video recorded by an ultra high definition camera and with hundreds of gigabytes in size smoothly? Technology advancements and demand for high resolution video have significantly increased in the past decades. Users are now able to stream 4K content on their devices without any interruption. This revolution caused the file sizes of these videos to go from few megabytes to hundreds of gigabytes making it hard for content providers to store and manage large files. It has also increased the demand for highly capable network solutions to handle the data traffic sent with the increase of digital content. But what is the solution, can companies continue expanding their data servers? This is where compression technologies come into play. Content providers can shrink the size of 100GB file to 100MB in order to distribute these files to the end user. There are dozens of compression technologies in the market that make the day to day video distribution smooth and possible. The goal of each compression (codec) can be different for example the H.264 generation of codecs are used for distribution purposes therefore, used in streaming platforms like Youtube. Conversely, codec like JPEG XS, targets professional environments like live production or broadcast where high quality video data is contentiously sent from venue for example a stadium to the studios and to the viewers without any latency and quality degradation. #videocompression #codecs #broadcast #liveproduction #Compressiontechnologies #H264 #JPEGXS #tech

Discover how Nokia's Voice Over 5G (Vo5G) solution is shaping the future of mobile communication. As 5G technology evolves, Vo5G ensures seamless integration with legacy systems while preparing networks for advanced voice and video applications. Learn about the transition from VoLTE to VoNR (Voice over New Radio) and how Nokia enables flexible deployment, enhanced service quality, and innovative customer experiences through its cutting-edge solutions. Dive deeper into how Vo5G supports immersive multimedia, industry-specific applications, and provides critical enabler for 5G voice services >> https://lnkd.in/eP2PrCeQ #Nokia #Vo5G #Telecommunications #Innovation #5GTechnology

We are at the beginning of an immersive era in professional sports, with the fan experience undergoing a radical transformation. Join Peter Arbitter SVP of MagentaBusiness API (MACE) at Deutsche Telekom and me for a conversation about the role 5G and network APIs will play in taking the immersive fan experience to the next level. Together, Ericsson and Vonage are partnering with frontrunner network operators globally to build high-performance, open, programmable 5G networks that will enable developers to create groundbreaking new applications that will enrich sporting experiences. From the way fans chose to experience games to how stadiums operate and even how athletes train and perform, 5G is set to revolutionize the sports industry and the fan experience. This is just the beginning, the possibilities are limitless! https://bit.ly/4dS4kee #NetworkAPIs #CommunicationsAPIs #Innovation #TeamEricsson #EricssonAwesome #VonageDoesThat #ImaginePossible #MakeitMemorable #DigitalTransformation Börje Ekholm | Jenny Lindqvist | Erik Ekudden | Oliver Buschmann | Stella Medlicott | Cecilia Atterwall | Peter Borsos | Stefan Growe | Daniel Leimbach Cordula Knüppel | Angela Moulton | Joakim Sorelius | Joy Corso | Megan Doberneck | Pam Hehn Schroeder | Sanjay Macwan | Savinay Berry | Seckin Arikan | Tracey Leahy | Vinod Lala | Jo Ann Tizzano

A Japanese partnership has just presented the first high-speed 6G prototype device. Japan’s leading telecom companies announced the successful test results of this device and revealed that it outperforms the existing 5G technology by a factor of 20. They mentioned that this device can operate with rates of up to 100Gbps, in the 300 GHz band outside and in the 100 GHz band indoors. However, this technology is still in experimental stages and not yet commercially viable. The potential of 6G networks extends far beyond the 4G to 5G network transition which was mainly focused on improving experiences related to video streaming and mobile browsing. 6G networks promises to unlock possibilities like real-time holographic communication and immersive virtual and mixed-reality experiences. Let’s keep our hopes up and wait for the next exciting mind-blowing updates. #6Gnetwork #Telecom #Technology https://lnkd.in/e5edr_nz.

The New D2X Multicast Broadcast RAN harmonized with 5G NR (MBS) is designed to Support (64) Service Categories or Use Cases with 1000's of D2X APPs defined in the Market using Broadcast Spectrum for Innovation. https://lnkd.in/eNK5Q7xb Each of the (64) Service Categories (Use Cases) ZC + PN Sequence has excellent auto/cross correlation shown simulation below and uses (2000) Cyclic shifts for a total 128,000 orthogonal sequences quickly discovered D2X Physical Layer. The (Zadoff Chu + 16-bit PN) Sequence is used in ATSC 3.0 Standard and is now being extended for Innovation with D2X harmonized 5G NR. https://lnkd.in/eqWZjuK3 The (ZC + 16-bit PN) sequences -10dB S/N begins a D2X Virtual Sub-frame emitted. The Virtual Sub-frame has the content data / signaling for D2X service (APPs) that are emitted and are quickly discovered by UE. New D2X service paradigm is Multicast Broadcast of D2X APPs defined in market for innovation supported by D2X L1/L2 Radio Protocols and APIs exposed for APP Developers using Spectrum harmonized 5G NR (MBS). #ZC #D2X #Broadcast #Multicast #SFN #Spectrum #BVNO