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Future Media Townhall at IBC 2025
Join the Future Media Townhall on Satuday 13th from 10:00 to 13:00 at ROOM E.102, an event brought to you by 5G-MAG and IEEE BTS. Find...
Sep 11, 2025


5G-MAG at IBC 2025
From the 12th to the 15th September, 5G-MAG is at IBC 2025 , the biggest media technology event in Europe. We wish to meet everybody...
Sep 10, 2025


Ericsson - New official contributor to the 5G-MAG Reference Tools
We are happy to announce ERICSSON joining the 5G-MAG Reference Tools Developer Community. WELCOME ON BOARD! 5g-mag.com/community
Sep 2, 2025


New Releases! - 5G Multicast Broadcast Services Transport Function (MBSTF)
We are very happy to announce the release of version 1.0.0 of the MBS Transport Function for 5MBS User Services . Version 1.0.0 is the first minimum viable product release of the MBSTF that forms part of the 5MBS User Services. We are working on a separate release of the MBS Function which will control this MBSTF and act as the provisioning entry point for 5MBS User Services. This release can be configured, via the Nmb2 reference point (MBSF <=> MBSTF), with DistSession s t
Sep 1, 2025


New Releases! - Public Release V3C Immersive Platform with MPEG Haptics
We are happy to announce the public release of the V3C Immersive Platform integrating: support for MPEG Haptics as defined in ISO/IEC 23090-31 and carriage of haptics data as defined in ISO/IEC 23090-32: Both .hjif and .hmpg file formats Support for vibrations with time, duration and intensity. Synchronized with the video. Modularization of the networking interface: Plug-in for MPEG DASH Ability to add plug-ins for WebRTC, RTP, etc. This milestone comes alongside the public
Jul 3, 2025


06.06.25 - 5G-MAG Friday's Public Call
A perfect way to end the week: The 5G-MAG Reference Tools community is inviting you to a special session on Friday 6th June at 13:00...
May 26, 2025


12.06.25 - 5G-MAG participates at OSCAR WORKSHOP
We're thrilled to join the first OSCAR (Open-Source Core, Applications and RAN) Workshop! This dynamic event brings together leading...
May 14, 2025


Advanced Media Services: Requirements and Architecture Aspects
Download the 5G-MAG Report (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/16uvMupJ0Mwr0Q8-Bf1ZVUDiwSaQ9VVXl/view?usp=sharing ABOUT THE REPORT This report analyses the gaps or issues of how Advanced Media Services may bring new demands to the 5G network. The analysis includes new and different use cases, media services and technology deployment development and an evaluation of the 3GPP system. Current version of the report: v.1.0 Date of publication: 13th May 2025 REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
May 13, 2025


New Releases! - UE Data Collection, Exposure and Event Reporting
We are happy to announce that version 1.1.0 of the Data Collection Application Function (DCAF) has been released. Version 1.1.0 adds a support for using the Data Collection Application Function with Docker and the Insomnia REST client. A detailed tutorial and a demo video can be found on our documentation website: https://5g-mag.github.io/Getting-Started/pages/ue-data-collection-reporting-exposure/tutorials/docker-with-insomnia.html The official release including the release
May 13, 2025


03.06.2025 - 5G-MAG Demos at AFNOR 5G, 6G & Media Workshop
On the 3rd June, the AFNOR ( Association française de normalisation) invites you to a unique day dedicated to 5G/6G technologies and...
May 8, 2025


New Releases! - XR Player, Blender Exporter, Media Pipelines in Android
We are happy to announce new releases of our XR projects supporting reference implementation of MPEG-I Standards (ISO/IEC 23090). This time we provide updates to two repositories: XR Unity Player: This release introduces media pipeline support on Android, enabling features like video textures and spatial audio sources . A significant change is that the Packages/rt.xr.maf package is no longer a pre-compiled dependency via a git submodule . Instead, it now requires compilation
Apr 17, 2025


New Releases! - 5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS)
We are happy to announce the first release of 5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS) as part of the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. This release provides reference implementations of an MB-UPF, MB-SMF as extensions of the UPF and SMF of the Open5GS project. In addition it provides an initial implementation of AMF, gNB and UE with MBS. A simple AF/AS allows testing the setup. A tutorial is provided here: Initial MBS support in the 5GC | 5G-MAG - Reference Tools This initial functionali
Apr 10, 2025


09.05.25 - 5G-MAG at XR EXPO in Stuttgart
We're thrilled to announce our participation in XR Expo 2025 in Stuttgart! Join Louay Bassbouss (Fraunhofer FOKUS) speaking at the event....
Apr 4, 2025


24-25.06.25 - 5G-MAG at FOKUS MEDIA WEB SYMPOSIUM
June is absolutely the perfect month to attend the Fraunhofer FOKUS MEDIA WEB SYMPOSIUM! With the vibrant energy of early summer, you'll...
Apr 3, 2025


New Releases! - 5G Media Streaming Application Function, Application Server and Docker Compose recipe
We are happy to announce new releases of the 5G Media Streaming Architecture. We have released version 1.4.3 of the 5GMS Application Function and version 1.2.4 of the 5GMS Application Server which both uplift the implemented interfaces to match 3GPP TS 26.512 V17.10.0. The new release of the 5GMS AF can be found at: https://github.com/5G-MAG/rt-5gms-application-function/releases/tag/rt-5gms-application-function-v1.4.3 The new release of the 5GMS AS can be foun
Apr 2, 2025


9-11.04.25 - 5G-MAG at LAVAL VIRTUAL
5G-MAG is present at LAVAL VIRTUAL with the attendance of Nils Duval and 5G-MAG Reference Tools demonstrators. Join Nils Duval to have...
Mar 28, 2025


5G-MAG welcomes Astrum Mobile and Yotta Media as new members
The 5G-MAG Steering Group has approved the memberships of Astrum Mobile and Yotta Media. About Astrum Mobile Astrum is a new-generation mobile satellite telecom operator. It utilizes the revolutionary GEO-LEO-5G and broadcast-unicast Converged technology to deliver broadband Internet and multimedia experience “satellite-direct-to-device” with unprecedented ubiquitous coverage, unlimited data content, and low data cost. Learn more about Astrum Mobile: https://www.astrum-mobile
Mar 13, 2025


5G-MAG shares its perspectives on 6G MEDIA at the 3GPP workshop in Incheon
The future of mobile communication is taking center stage as industry leaders gather in Incheon, South Korea, for 3GPP's 6G workshop....
Mar 10, 2025


18-20.02.25 - 5G-MAG at MILE HIGH VIDEO 2025
5G-MAG is participating at a conference session during the ACM Mile High Video 2025 (MHV/25). A Comprehensive Suite of Open-Source...
Feb 3, 2025


Content Delivery over 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks
Download the 5G-MAG Report (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pJvWbKbxhmmPwC6oEYLDmcLOcYXb7fTS/view?usp=sharing ABOUT THE REPORT This is a report produced by the 5G-MAG Workgroup UC (Use Cases, Requirements and Opportunities). Current version of the report: v.1.0 Date of publication: 27th January 2025 ABSTRACT Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) may use satellites, for example, to provide connectivity over large geographical areas. In particular, NTNs may deliver Internet an
Jan 27, 2025
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