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- 3GPP Release 19 was completed on schedule at the end of December 2025, marking the second 5G-Advanced release.
- It balances continuity and innovation, consolidating earlier releases while setting the stage for future work.
- 5G-Advanced will remain the focus of Release 20 in 2026 for commercial needs, while also initiating first 6G studies.
- A 43-slide presentation and an 80+ page report (TR 21.919) summarize Release 19 details.
- Priority topics, work plan, and timeline are available, with workshops held in 2023 (TSG SA, Taipei, TSDSI).
- The 5G-Advanced logo is used on Rel-19 deliverables, approved by PCG in 2021.