Chapter 2

5G Standards and Specifications

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  • Explain the difference between IMT-2020 and 5G

  • Present an overview of the three usage scenarios for IMT-2020

  • Discuss the technical performance requirements for IMT-2020

  • Describe the roles of ITU-R and ITU-T with respect to 5G

  • Understand the concept of network slicing

  • Present an overview of the IMT-2020 core network framework

  • Explain the role of 3GPP in the development of 5G

  • Discuss the detailed requirements defined for 5G by 3GPP

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