Giovanni Romano

• 3GPP ITU-R Ad-Hoc Convenor

5G and Beyond (6G)

European SMEs started to be quite active in 3GPP with the specification work of 5G, especially on aspects relevant to Verticals. In particular, SMEs are quite active in IMT-2020 satellite aspects and can benefit from the inclusion of 3GPP solutions in global standards defined by ITU.

Satellite communications are a key enabler to provide inclusion by reaching remote areas and ensure safety and communications during disasters. It is important that standardised solutions are made available (e.g., via 3GPP) and then made into ITU Recommendations which provide the Regulatory framework for a large number of countries.

• Recommendations M.2012 on IMT-Advanced aka 4G, and M.2150 on IMT-2020 aka 5G and to the new Recommendation on IMT-2020 satellite

5G and Beyond (6G)

European SMEs started to be quite active in 3GPP with the specification work of 5G, especially on aspects relevant to Verticals. In particular, SMEs are quite active in IMT-2020 satellite aspects and can benefit from the inclusion of 3GPP solutions in global standards defined by ITU. Novamint as an SME directly benefits from this grant allowing me to attend the 3GPP workshop on 6G during the RAN plenary in March.

Satellite communications are a key enabler to inclusion by reaching remote areas and ensuring safety and communications during disasters. Satellite IoT is another important market allowing low cost monitoring of goods and environment in remote areas, thus fully complementing the terrestrial networks.

• 3GPP RAN ITU-R Ad-Hoc convenor

European SMEs started to be quite active in 3GPP with the specification work of 5G, especially on aspects relevant to Verticals. In particular, SMEs are quite active in IMT-2020 satellite aspects and can benefit from the inclusion of 3GPP solutions in global standards defined by ITU.