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5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS)
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Latest news and announcements


New Software! - 5MBS Core NFs and NG-RAN CU implementations
We are very happy to announce the availability of new software for 5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS). The new developments encompass the 5G core - as an extension of Open5GS - and the Central Unit (CU) of the gNodeB, as an extension of the srsRAN_Project. Both components implement functionalities for establishing MBS Broadcast Sessions. At this stage, Multicast Services support is not yet included, and the Distributed Unit (DU) and User Equipment (UE) components are not p


28.10.2025 - 5G-MAG at 6G-XR Impact Day
Join our Head of Technology, Jordi J. Giménez, at the 6G-XR Impact Day. He will be speaking about standardization efforts and open-source software for Connected Media applications. On top of this, we have been kindly invited to bring some of our 5G-MAG Reference Tools demos! EVENT: 6G-XR Impact Day DATE: 28th October 2025 LOCATION: 5TONIC – IMDEA Networks Institute Madrid INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT AND REGISTRATION: https://6g-xr.eu/event/6g-xr-impact-day


21/22.10.2025 - 5G-MAG at NEM Summit
Join Alexander Zoubarev, who had to step in last minute for Daniel Silhavy, at the NEM Summit. Alex will be presenting our work on Standards and Software for Connected Media Experiences, Open-Source, Standardization impact and Industry Collaboration. EVENT: NEM Summit DATE: 21st and 22nd October 2025 LOCATION: Fraunhofer Fokus, Berlin. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT AND REGISTRATION: https://nem-initiative.org/nem-summit-2025/

Resources
Many of our resources, discussions, documentation and software projects are hosted in GitHub


Media distribution with 5G Multicast-Broadcast Services (MBS)
Download (PDF) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OJkHzjXeI9SrlXE98D7kxdD7b_m6dxXS/view?usp=share_link 3GPP Release 17 brings...


5G NPNs for media production in collaboration with third-party networks
While Non-Public Networks (NPNs) can be self-operated in isolation (see our SNPN Explainer ), they can also be operated in collaboration wit


Spectrum for LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast
LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast is a broadcast system defined by 3GPP that can be deployed in unpaired downlink-only spectrum (i.e. witho


LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast for TV and radio distribution
LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast, widely known as 5G Broadcast, allows linear TV and radio to be broadcast to compatible 3GPP-based device


Deploying stand-alone Non-Public 5G Networks for media production
Non-Public Networks (NPNs) offer a variety of deployment configurations and options. Depending on the requirements of media organizations an


Non-Public 5G Networks for Content Production
Non-Public Networks (NPNs) are a feature of 5G technology designed for localized non-public use.
For media organizations, NPNs may offer the



5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS): Initial steps - Developer Xchange
Initial contribution on 5G Multicast Broadcast Services (MBS) support in 5G-MAG Reference Tools from Borja Iñesta (iTEAM-UPV). Information on the related Reference Tools project: https://5g-mag.github.io/Getting-Started/pages/5g-multicast-broadcast-services/ VIDEO


UE Data Collection, Reporting and Event Exposure - Developer Xchange
Initial contribution on UE Data Collection, Reporting and Event Exposure by Richard Bradbury, David Waring and Dev Audsin, from BBC R&D...


GPAC Flute support: Interoperability with Reference Tools - Developer Xchange
Presentation from Sohail Larbi (Motion Spell) on GAPC Flute and the possibilities to use the library with other 5G-MAG Reference Tools....


The Nakolos Core: Interoperability with Reference Tools - Developer Xchange
Presentation from Johann Mika (ORS Group) about the Nakolos Core and opportunities for interoperability with other 5G-MAG Reference Tools...


An introduction to the V3C Immersive Platform
An introduction to the V3C Immersive Platform contributed by InterDigital and Philips to the 5G-MAG Reference Tools. More information at:...


Emergency Alerts over 5G Broadcast at FOKUS MWS 2024
Demonstrator based on 5G-MAG Reference Tools. More information on the projects at https://5g-mag.github.io/Getting-Started/pages/emergenc...
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