Many people ask: “5G NSA or even 5G SA already gives great speed, latency and quality – so why do operators now push 5G-Advanced (3GPP Rel-18) to consumers, not just enterprises?” Yes, the commercial/marketing side is essential. But there is also a powerful technical story behind 5G-Advanced – and honestly, the differences vs. “plain” 5G SA are clear. […]

If you’re living in the UAE, you’ve probably noticed the new billboards across the streets promoting the latest evolution of 5G technology. Etisalat is calling it 5.5G (5G-Advanced) while DU brands it as 5G+ — but in reality, they’re both referring to the same milestone: 5G-Advanced. So, what is 5G-Advanced? 5G-Advanced (3GPP Release 18 and […]

The recent Spirent article rightly highlights the potential of 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and the role of the 5G Core in enabling monetization. However, 5G-A should be seen primarily as a future-oriented evolution rather than a current monetization engine, but why? Release 18 standards are just being finalized. Most mobile operators are still expanding 5G standalone (SA) […]

From the perspective of global network coverage, more than 80% of land areas and 95% of sea areas are not covered by ground cellular networks. The 5G network was built not only to provide high network speeds, but also ubiquitous mobile network access. However, in remote areas such as mountainous areas, deserts, and the ocean, […]