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5g network release date

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The release date of the 5G network varies by country and region, and it involves a phased deployment approach by different telecommunications operators and service providers. The development and deployment of 5G have been ongoing, with commercial launches in various parts of the world starting from around 2018 and extending into subsequent years.

Here are some key milestones and approximate release dates related to the deployment of 5G networks:

  1. Initial Commercial Deployments (2018-2019):
    • South Korea: One of the early adopters, South Korea, commercially launched its 5G network in April 2019, with major telecommunications companies offering 5G services in urban areas.
    • United States: Several U.S. carriers began rolling out 5G services in select cities in 2018 and 2019. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile were among the carriers leading these early deployments.
  2. Expansion in Asia (2019-2020):
    • China: China significantly expanded its 5G network, with major carriers launching commercial services in various cities. The deployment efforts extended from 2019 into subsequent years.
    • Europe: Several European countries also initiated 5G deployments, with launches occurring in major urban centers. Countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and others started offering commercial 5G services.
  3. Continued Global Rollout (2020-Onward):
    • Global deployment of 5G networks continued in subsequent years, with many countries expanding coverage and introducing new 5G services.
    • Ongoing efforts by telecommunications operators worldwide involved the deployment of 5G infrastructure, including new base stations, antennas, and core network upgrades.
  4. Stand-Alone 5G (SA) Deployments:
    • Initially, 5G networks were deployed in conjunction with existing 4G infrastructure, known as Non-Standalone (NSA) mode. However, the transition to Stand-Alone (SA) 5G architectures, which do not rely on 4G, became a significant development as it unlocked the full capabilities of 5G.
    • SA deployments allowed for the implementation of advanced features, including network slicing and improved support for ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC).
  5. Ongoing Evolution and Standardization:
    • The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) continues to work on evolving 5G standards and specifications, addressing challenges, introducing enhancements, and ensuring compatibility between different 5G network elements.
    • Standardization bodies, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and regional telecommunications standards organizations, play a crucial role in shaping the future of 5G technology.