Description
New Radio (NR) is the comprehensive 5G radio access technology standardized by 3GPP, defining the physical layer, protocols, and architecture for the next-generation wireless network. Its architecture is built on a flexible, service-based framework that decouples the control plane (CP) and user plane (UP) functions, enabling network slicing and cloud-native deployments. The core network functions, such as the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) and Session Management Function (SMF), interact with the Radio Access Network (RAN) through the NG interface, while the gNB (Next Generation NodeB) serves as the base station managing radio resources and connectivity. NR operates in both Frequency Range 1 (FR1: 410 MHz – 7.125 GHz) and Frequency Range 2 (FR2: 24.25 GHz – 52.6 GHz), supporting diverse deployment scenarios from wide-area coverage to high-capacity hotspots.
At the physical layer, NR employs advanced technologies like flexible numerology with scalable subcarrier spacing (15 kHz to 480 kHz), dynamic Time Division Duplexing (TDD), and massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) with beamforming. The frame structure is based on slots and mini-slots, allowing for low-latency transmission and efficient resource allocation. Key protocol layers include the Radio Resource Control (RRC) for connection management, Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) for security and header compression, Radio Link Control (RLC) for segmentation and ARQ, and Medium Access Control (MAC) for scheduling and multiplexing. These layers work together to support features like carrier aggregation, dual connectivity, and integrated access and backhaul (IAB).
NR's role in the network is to provide a unified air interface that meets the diverse requirements of 5G services. It enables enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) through high peak data rates (up to 20 Gbps downlink) and improved spectral efficiency. For ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), it offers features like mini-slots and grant-free uplink to achieve sub-1 ms latency and 99.9999% reliability. For massive machine-type communications (mMTC), it supports power-saving modes and efficient signaling for a massive number of IoT devices. NR also facilitates network slicing, allowing operators to create virtual networks tailored to specific service needs, and supports non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for global coverage.
Purpose & Motivation
NR was created to address the limitations of previous cellular generations (2G, 3G, 4G) and meet the exponential growth in mobile data traffic, diverse use cases, and stringent performance requirements of the 2020s and beyond. 4G LTE, while successful, faced challenges in supporting ultra-high data rates, massive IoT connectivity, and mission-critical applications with low latency. The motivation for NR stemmed from the need for a more flexible, scalable, and efficient air interface that could leverage new spectrum bands, including millimeter wave (mmWave), and integrate advanced technologies like beamforming and network slicing.
Historically, each generation introduced incremental improvements, but 5G NR represents a paradigm shift by designing a system from the ground up for a wide range of services. It solves problems such as spectrum scarcity by enabling operation in high-frequency bands, network congestion through enhanced capacity and efficiency, and service diversity via customizable network slices. The creation of NR was driven by global standardization efforts in 3GPP, starting with Release 15, to ensure interoperability, foster innovation, and support the digital transformation across industries like automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Detected Changes Across Releases
from 3GPP Change RequestsSpecific changes extracted from the „Change history“ tables of 3GPP specifications (954 CRs across 6 releases). Complements the general historical overview above with the evidence-based evolution of this function.
Studied in Rel-8, normative work from Rel-15.
In Release 15, the foundational NR (New Radio) air interface for 5G was introduced, including baseline support for Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communication (URLLC). It also specified the initial mechanisms for Non-Standalone (NSA) operation, enabling dual connectivity between LTE and NR, and introduced core network interactions like NAS capability indications for NR support. Furthermore, the release laid the groundwork for mobility procedures such as LTE to NR reselection and network measurement reporting for NR cells.
- Indication NR is available to use TS 23.401CR3272
- NAS UE indicator for Dual Connectivity with NR TS 23.401CR3273
- Addition of MS NAS capability for support of dual connectivity with NR TS 24.008CR3071
- Addition of UE NAS capability for support of dual connectivity with NR TS 24.301CR2892
- Addition of NAS indication for dual connectivity with NR being restricted TS 24.301CR2893
- Addition of TAU trigger for change of NG-RAN radio capability TS 24.301CR3094
+ 132 more changes
In Release 16, key NR enhancements included support for operation in unlicensed spectrum (NR-U), the introduction of a UE Radio Capability ID for signalling optimisation (RACS), and the support of V2X communications over the NR-based PC5 reference point. The release also introduced specific reliability enhancements for URLLC, such as PDCP packet duplication over multiple logical channels, and defined support for NR in high-speed train scenarios. Furthermore, it specified performance improvements for the coexistence of LTE-MTC with NR through features like DL subcarrier puncturing.
- Summary for WI: Enhancement on MIMO for NR TS 21.916CR0001
- Adds UE Radio Capability ID in signalling procedures TS 23.401CR3503
- Unlicensed Spectrum for NR-U TS 23.401CR3547
- Introduction of Radio Capabilities Signalling Optimisation feature TS 23.501CR1071
- Signalling of UE support for RACS and of UE radio capability ID TS 24.301CR3242
- UE radio capability ID assignment by the network TS 24.301CR3243
+ 214 more changes
In Release 17, key NR enhancements included the introduction of Reduced Capability (RedCap) UEs to support IoT devices, new support for NR satellite access with specific procedures for network selection and PDU session establishment, and enhancements for NR-based sidelink (PC5) communication such as the introduction of NR Tx Profiles for broadcast and groupcast modes. The release also added features for high-speed train scenarios and expanded UE capabilities, including support for frequencies up to 71GHz.
- Network selection for NR satellite access TS 23.501CR0254
- 5GS Connection release support for 5GC/NR TS 23.501CR3088
- Capabilities for NR RedCap UE TS 23.501CR3324
- Indicating a last visited TAI in a Registration for NR Satellite Access TS 23.501CR3379
- PDU session establishment for NR satellite access TS 24.501CR3348
- Add requirements to support NR RedCap devices TS 24.501CR3688
+ 256 more changes
In Release 18, key NR enhancements included the introduction of the NR eTx profile to support V2X communication and Carrier Aggregation over the NR-PC5 interface, as well as expanded and improved NR positioning capabilities. The release also added support for dedicated spectrum below 5MHz in FR1 and introduced inband operation for NTN IoT within NR NTN. Furthermore, new NR bands such as n31, n54, and n72 were standardized, alongside channel bandwidth additions to existing bands.
- Introducing the NR eTx profile for V2X communication over NR-PC5 in EPC TS 24.386CR0039
- Equivalent SNPNs: NSSAIs, network-assigned UE radio capability ID, maximum number of established PDU sessions and 5GMM parameters in annex C stored per selected entry TS 24.501CR5027
- Equivalent SNPNs: applicability of network-assigned UE radio capability ID, NSSAI inclusion mode IE and operator-defined access category definitions TS 24.501CR4984
- Introducing the NR eTx profile for supporting NR PC5 Carrier Aggregation operations - the procedural part TS 24.587CR0300
- Introducing the NR eTx profile for supporting NR PC5 Carrier Aggregation operations - the encoding part TS 24.588CR0040
- Rel-18 CR TS 28.622 Report Amount parameter in NR TS 28.622CR0288
+ 207 more changes
In Release 19, key NR enhancements included the introduction of a new NR Femto architecture and the addition of new frequency bands such as n68, n87, n88, and the NTN band n252. The release also introduced a 7 MHz channel bandwidth option for FR1 and enabled idle mode mobility from LTE terrestrial networks to NR Non-Terrestrial Networks. Furthermore, it provided assistance information for improved cell selection between IoT-NTN and NR-NTN systems.
- NR Femto architecture definition TS 23.501CR5807
- NR Femto architecture introduction TS 23.501CR5694
- Impact of SNPN on 5G ProSe Broadcast mode and the use of provisioned radio resources TS 24.554CR0669
- Clarification on UE Radio Capability ID for Indirect Network sharing TS 29.518CR1191
- Introduction of LTE TN to NR NTN idle mode mobility TS 36.300CR1412
- Assistance info for IoT-NTN to NR-NTN Cell Selection [IoT_NR_NTN_CellSelect] TS 36.300CR1444
+ 113 more changes
In Release 20, new NR functionality included the inclusion of Forbidden EPS Areas for mobility restriction during handovers from NR to LTE. Furthermore, the release added background and requirements for NR Femto cells.
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Defining Specifications
3GPP specifications that define or reference NR, with the latest known release. Sourced from the 3GPP document catalog — see methodology.
| Specification | Title | Release |
|---|---|---|
| TR 21.916 vg20 | Rel-16 Description Summary | Rel-16 |
| TS 22.822 vg00 | Satellite Access in 5G Study | Rel-16 |
| TS 23.008 vj00 | Organization of Subscriber Data | Rel-19 |
| TS 23.041 vj30 | Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System | Rel-19 |
| TS 23.222 vj80 | Common API Framework for 3GPP Northbound APIs | Rel-19 |
| TS 23.256 vj50 | UAS Support Architecture Enhancements | Rel-19 |
| TS 23.304 vk00 | 5G Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2 | Rel-20 |
| TS 23.401 vj50 | Evolved Packet System (EPS) Stage 2 Description | Rel-19 |
| TS 23.434 vk00 | Service Enabler Architecture for Verticals | Rel-20 |
| TS 23.501 vk00 | 5G System Architecture Stage 2 | Rel-20 |
| TS 23.700 vk00 | XR Services Application Enablement Layer | Rel-20 |
| TR 23.799 ve00 | Study on Next Generation System Architecture | Rel-14 |
| TS 24.008 vj50 | 3GPP TS 24008: Core Network Protocols | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.167 vj00 | 3GPP IMS Management Object Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.301 vj60 | NAS protocol for Evolved Packet System | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.386 vj00 | V2X Communication Protocols and Procedures | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.501 vj50 | 5G NAS Protocols Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.554 vj40 | 5G Proximity Services (ProSe) Protocols | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.578 vj00 | UE policies for A2X services in 5GS | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.587 vj30 | V2X Services Protocols for 5G System | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.588 vj00 | UE Policies for V2X Services in 5GS | Rel-19 |
| TS 24.890 vg00 | 5G NAS Protocol for 5GS Stage 3 | Rel-16 |
| TS 25.300 vj00 | UTRA Radio Interface Enhancements Overview | Rel-19 |
| TS 25.331 vj00 | UTRAN RRC Protocol Specification | Rel-19 |
| TR 25.967 vj00 | Home NodeB RF Requirements Technical Report | Rel-19 |
| TS 26.131 vj00 | Terminal Acoustic Performance Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 26.132 vj00 | Terminal Acoustic Test Methods | Rel-19 |
| TS 26.260 vj00 | Immersive Audio Objective Test Methods | Rel-19 |
| TS 26.501 vj30 | 5G Media Streaming (5GMS) Architecture | Rel-19 |
| TR 26.919 vj00 | Study on 5G Conversational Media Handling | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.404 vj00 | QoE Measurement Collection: Concepts & Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.540 vk10 | 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Management | Rel-20 |
| TS 28.622 vk20 | Telecommunication Management; Generic NRM Information Service | Rel-20 |
| TS 28.624 vj00 | State Management Data Definition IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.625 vj00 | State Management Data Definition IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.655 vj00 | GERAN NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.657 vj00 | E-UTRAN NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.658 vj00 | E-UTRAN NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.701 vj00 | Core Network NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.702 vj00 | Core Network NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.705 vj00 | IMS NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.707 vj00 | EPC NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.708 vj00 | EPC NRM Integration Reference Point Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.734 vj00 | STN Interface NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 28.802 vf00 | Management Study for 5G Network Architecture | Rel-15 |
| TS 28.861 vg00 | SON for 5G Networks Management | Rel-16 |
| TS 29.244 vj40 | PFCP Specification for Control/User Plane Separation | Rel-19 |
| TS 29.272 vj40 | Diameter Interfaces for MME/SGSN | Rel-19 |
| TS 29.303 vj10 | DNS Procedures for Evolved Packet System | Rel-19 |
| TS 29.514 vj40 | 5G System; Policy Authorization Service; Stage 3 | Rel-19 |
| TS 29.518 vj50 | AMF Service Based Interface Protocol | Rel-19 |
| TS 29.519 vj40 | UDR Usage for Policy & Exposure Data | Rel-19 |
| TS 31.111 vj30 | USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.102 vj00 | Telecom Management Physical Architecture Framework | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.299 vj00 | Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.300 vj00 | 3GPP Network Resource Naming Convention | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.301 vj00 | Notification IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.302 vj00 | Notification IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.312 vj00 | Generic IRP Management Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.404 vj00 | Performance Management Definitions & Template | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.600 vj00 | 3GPP Configuration Management Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.601 vj00 | Basic Configuration Management IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.602 vj00 | Basic Configuration Management IRP Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.611 vj00 | Bulk CM IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.612 vj00 | Bulk Configuration Management IRP: Information Service | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.621 vb00 | Generic Network Resources IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.622 vb10 | Generic Network Resources IRP NRM | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.631 vb00 | Core Network Resources IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.632 vb00 | Core Network Resources IRP: Network Resource Model | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.641 vb00 | UTRAN Network Resources IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.642 vb50 | UTRAN Network Resource Model for Configuration Management | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.651 vb00 | GERAN Network Resources CM IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.652 vc00 | GERAN Network Resources NRM for Configuration Management | Rel-12 |
| TS 32.661 vj00 | Kernel Configuration Management IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.662 vj00 | Configuration Management (CM); Kernel CM IRP | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.671 vb00 | State Management IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.672 vb00 | State Management IRP Information Service | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.690 vj00 | Inventory Management IRP Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 32.691 vb00 | Inventory Management IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.692 vb00 | Inventory Management NRM IRP Specification | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.711 vb00 | TN Interface NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.712 vb10 | Transport Network Interface NRM for CM | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.721 vb00 | Repeater Network Resources IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.722 vb00 | Repeater NRM IRP: Network Resource Model | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.732 vb00 | IMS Network Resource Model IRP: Information Service | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.741 vb00 | STN Interface NRM IRP Requirements | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.742 vb00 | STN NRM for Configuration Management | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.752 vb01 | EPC NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-11 |
| TS 32.762 vb70 | E-UTRAN NRM IRP Information Service | Rel-11 |
| TS 33.127 vj50 | Lawful Interception Architecture and Functions | Rel-19 |
| TS 33.501 vk00 | 5G Security Architecture and Procedures | Rel-20 |
| TS 33.536 vj00 | 5G V2X Security for NR PC5 | Rel-19 |
| TS 33.545 vj20 | Security for NR Femto Subsystem | Rel-19 |
| TS 33.701 vj00 | Study on mitigations against bidding down attacks | Rel-19 |
| TS 33.825 vg01 | Security for 5G URLLC Services | Rel-16 |
| TS 33.836 vg10 | Security Study for Advanced V2X Services | Rel-16 |
| TR 33.847 vh10 | 5G Proximity Services Security Study | Rel-17 |
| TR 33.853 vh00 | Study on User Plane Integrity Protection | Rel-17 |
| TS 33.856 vg10 | Security for 5G to 3G Voice Continuity | Rel-16 |
| TS 33.861 vg10 | CIoT Security Evolution for 5G System | Rel-16 |
| TS 36.300 vj00 | E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture Overview | Rel-19 |
| TS 36.304 vj00 | UE Idle Mode Procedures in E-UTRA | Rel-19 |
| TS 36.331 vj00 | LTE RRC Protocol Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 36.423 vj10 | X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification | Rel-19 |
| TR 36.978 vd20 | Antenna Test Function for MIMO OTA Testing | Rel-13 |
| TS 37.104 vj10 | MSR Base Station RF Characteristics | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.106 vj00 | UE RF Requirements for Shared Spectrum Access | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.107 vj00 | RF Requirements for LAA and NR-U Base Stations | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.113 vj00 | EMC Requirements for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.114 vj00 | EMC for Active Antenna System Base Stations | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.141 vj10 | RF Test Methods for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.145 vj10 | AAS Base Station Conducted Conformance Testing | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.171 vj00 | UE Positioning Performance Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.320 vj00 | Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT) Overview | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.355 vj20 | LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP) | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.571 vj00 | UE Conformance for Positioning | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.716 | 3GPP TR 37.716 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.717 | 3GPP TR 37.717 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.718 | 3GPP TR 37.718 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.719 vj00 | 3GPP TR 37.719: Dual Connectivity Band Combinations | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.825 vg00 | High Power UE (PC2) for EN-DC TDD-TDD | Rel-16 |
| TR 37.829 vi00 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TS 37.862 vj00 | Adding channel bandwidth in existing NR bands | Rel-19 |
| TS 37.863 | 3GPP TR 37.863 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.864 | 3GPP TR 37.864 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.865 | 3GPP TR 37.865 | Rel-8 |
| TS 37.866 | 3GPP TR 37.866 | Rel-8 |
| TR 37.880 vh20 | High-power UE for fixed-wireless/vehicle use | Rel-17 |
| TS 37.890 vj10 | Feasibility Study on 6 GHz for LTE/NR | Rel-19 |
| TR 37.911 vj00 | 3GPP 5G NTN Self-Evaluation Report | Rel-19 |
| TR 37.941 vj20 | RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.101 vj31 | NR User Equipment Radio Transmissions | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.104 vj20 | NR Base Station RF Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.106 vj20 | NR Repeater Radio Transmission and Reception | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.108 vj20 | NTN NR Satellite Access Node RF Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.113 vj00 | NR Base Station EMC Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.114 vj00 | EMC Requirements for NR Repeaters and NCR | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.115 vj20 | NR Repeater RF Conformance Testing Part 1 | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.124 vj00 | NR UE EMC Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.133 vj20 | 5G UE Radio Requirements for RRC_IDLE Mobility | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.141 vj20 | NR Base Station RF Conformance Testing Part 1 | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.151 vj00 | NR UE MIMO OTA Performance Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.161 vj10 | NR UE TRP and TRS Requirements for FR1 | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.171 vj10 | 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.174 vj10 | NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Radio Spec | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.175 vj00 | EMC for NR IAB Nodes | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.176 vj20 | IAB Conformance Testing Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.181 vj10 | NR Satellite Access Node RF Testing | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.300 vj00 | NG-RAN Overall Description | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.304 vj00 | UE RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE Procedures | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.307 vj20 | NR UE Release Independent Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.508 vj11 | 5G NR UE Radio Transmission & Reception | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.521 vj20 | NR Physical Layer UE Conformance Testing | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.522 vj11 | UE Conformance Test Applicability Statement | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.523 vj20 | 5G NR UE Conformance Testing: Idle/Inactive | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.551 vi30 | User Equipment (UE) Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) performance | Rel-18 |
| TS 38.561 vj00 | UE Conformance for TRP/TRS FR1 | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.716 | 3GPP TR 38.716 | Rel-8 |
| TS 38.717 | 3GPP TR 38.717 | Rel-8 |
| TS 38.718 | 3GPP TR 38.718 | Rel-8 |
| TS 38.719 vj00 | Rel-19 NR SUL Configurations and CA Band Combinations | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.741 vj00 | NTN L-/S-band for NR Technical Specification | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.755 vj10 | NR FR1 DL Fragmented Carriers Study | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.761 vj00 | MIMO OTA Performance Measurements for UE | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.762 vj00 | Dynamic MIMO OTA Test Methodology for NR FR1 | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.771 vj00 | FR2-1 OTA Testing for STxMP UEs | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.785 vh00 | UE radio transmission for enhanced NR sidelink | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.786 vi20 | Technical Report for NR Sidelink Evolution | Rel-18 |
| TS 38.787 vj00 | UE Radio Transmission for Sidelink CA in ITS Band | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.793 vj00 | Simultaneous Rx/Tx Band Combinations TR | Rel-19 |
| TS 38.795 vj00 | High Power UE Technical Report for NR FR1 | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.801 ve00 | Study on new radio access technology: Radio access architecture and interfaces | Rel-14 |
| TR 38.802 ve20 | Study on New Radio Access Technology Physical Layer Aspects | Rel-14 |
| TR 38.803 ve40 | Study on Coexistence and RF Feasibility for 5G NR | Rel-14 |
| TR 38.804 ve00 | Study on New Radio Access Technology; Radio Interface Protocol Aspects | Rel-14 |
| TR 38.805 ve00 | Study on New Radio Access Technology; 60 GHz unlicensed spectrum | Rel-14 |
| TS 38.807 vg10 | NR beyond 52.6 GHz Study | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.808 vh00 | Study on NR above 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.810 vg70 | NR OTA Test Methods Study | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.812 vg00 | Study on NOMA for NR | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.814 vf00 | NR 4.4-5.0 GHz Band Technical Report | Rel-15 |
| TR 38.815 vf10 | NR Frequency Range 24.25-29.5 GHz Study | Rel-15 |
| TS 38.819 vg00 | Band n65 for New Radio Technical Report | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.820 vg10 | NR; 7-24 GHz Frequency Range Study | Rel-16 |
| TS 38.823 vg00 | Enhancement Study for Disaggregated gNB | Rel-16 |
| TS 38.826 vg00 | NR Vehicle UE 2Rx Exception Study | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.828 vg10 | CLI and RIM for NR | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.839 vh00 | Simultaneous Rx/Tx band combinations | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.846 vi10 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TR 38.847 vh20 | NR 47.2-48.2 GHz Frequency Range | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.849 vi50 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TR 38.852 vh50 | 1900MHz NR band for European Rail Mobile Radio | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.853 vh50 | 900MHz NR Band for European Rail Mobile Radio | Rel-17 |
| TS 38.863 vj10 | NR NTN RF and Co-existence Spec | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.868 vh00 | Optimizations of pi/2 BPSK uplink power in NR | Rel-17 |
| TS 38.870 vj20 | Enhanced OTA Test Methods for NR FR1 TRP/TRS | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.871 vi20 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TS 38.873 vg00 | NR Band n48 Technical Report | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.877 vi10 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TR 38.881 vi00 | Technical Report on Lower MSD for Inter-band CA/EN-DC/DC | Rel-18 |
| TR 38.886 vg30 | NR V2X UE Radio Transmission & Reception | Rel-16 |
| TS 38.887 vg00 | NR Band n259 Specification (39.5-43.5 GHz) | Rel-16 |
| TR 38.890 vh00 | NR QoE Management and Optimization | Rel-17 |
| TR 38.894 vi00 | Technical Report | Rel-18 |
| TR 38.903 vj00 | Test Tolerances & Measurement Uncertainties | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.908 vj10 | NR Band n104 FSS UL Protection | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.912 vj00 | Study on New Radio Access Technology | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.913 vj00 | Next Gen Access Tech Scenarios & Requirements | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.921 vj00 | IMT Parameters Study for 6.4-7.1 & 10-10.5 GHz | Rel-19 |
| TR 38.922 vj20 | Study on IMT Parameters for NR in Higher Bands | Rel-19 |