# The Bridge Toward 6G: 5G-Advanced Evolution in 3GPP Release 19

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.15174 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2312.15174/

## Key facts

- Cited by 7 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 23 Dec 2023.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

The 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) initiated 5G-Advanced in Release 18, laying a solid foundation for the further evolution of 5G-Advanced. Release 19-the next wave of 5G-Advanced-will primarily focus on commercial deployment needs while serving as a bridge toward 6G. In this article, we provide an in-depth overview of the 5G-Advanced evolution in 3GPP Release 19. We not only delve into the key technology components and their corresponding use cases in 5G-Advanced evolution but also shed light on initial 3GPP studies toward 6G.