What Multiple Access does 5G use?

As in 4G, the multiple access of 5G communications is based on orthogonal frequency division multiple access (OFDMA) for both the downlink and uplink directions. However, contrary to what happens in 4G, the OFDMA design is very flexible, since different use cases with different requirements should be addressed.

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What is the rat type for 5G?

5G NR (New Radio) is a new radio access technology (RAT) developed by 3GPP for the 5G (fifth generation) mobile network. It was designed to be the global standard for the air interface of 5G networks. The 3GPP specification 38 series provides the technical details behind 5G NR, the RAT beyond LTE.

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Is 3GPP 5G?

3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) members meet regularly to collaborate and create cellular communications standards. Currently, 3GPP is defining standards for 5G . Different groups, each with a specific focus area, make up 3GPP.

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