TR 22.866 – Enhanced Relays for Energy Efficiency and Coverage
3GPP TR 22.866 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced Relays for Energy Efficiency and Coverage. Its official 3GPP title is “enhanced Relays for Energy Efficiency and Extensive Coverage; Stage 1”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-17); the latest version is 17.1.0 in Rel-17.
Studies use cases and requirements for multi-hop UE-to-network relays to improve 5G coverage and energy efficiency across verticals.
Releases and versions of TR 22.866
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 0.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 22.866
Category: Radio Access (Relaying). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 22.866
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TR 22.862 Critical Communications Feasibility Study
- TR 22.863 Feasibility Study on eMBB - Stage 1
- TR 22.864 5G Network Operation Use Cases & Requirements
- TR 22.865 Study on satellite access Phase 3
- TR 22.867 Study on 5G Smart Energy and Infrastructure
- TR 22.868 M2M Communication Requirements and Optimization
- TR 22.869 PWS Enhancements for Diverse UEs
- TR 22.870 Study on 6G Use Cases and Service Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 22.866?
3GPP TR 22.866 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced Relays for Energy Efficiency and Coverage. Studies use cases and requirements for multi-hop UE-to-network relays to improve 5G coverage and energy efficiency across verticals.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 22.866?
TR 22.866 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.1.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 22.866 belong to?
TR 22.866 belongs to the Radio Access (Relaying) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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