Who is setting 5G standards?

There are five often misunderstood facts to know about 5G: 5G is revolutionary because it replaces the hardware components of the network with software that “virtualizes” the network by using the common language of Internet Protocol (IP) .

5G Protocol standardization is the process of tailoring the 5G technology to serve the market requirements and even more, by introducing new applications and services besides the traditional services introduced by the initial mobile networks such as 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.24 Şub 2021

The two major bodies leading the future of wireless standards are ITU and 3GPP , the former of which is an extension of the UN and features a public-private partnership, and the latter of which is driven primarily by the private sector, with regional organizations providing the overall structure for participation.