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New Software! - MBS User Service: MBS Transport Function

We are pleased to announce the release of version 1.1.0 of the MBS Transport Function (part of the MBS User Services). This release improves the composition of the #FLUTE session for #STREAMING mode #Distribution #Sessions , adds the Distribution Session state transitions and improves error responses for calls to the #API . Please see the tutorial for examples of how to use the MBSTF: https://lnkd.in/d9BzugJZ The full release notes are available in the 5G-MAG rt-mbs-tran

New Software! - 5G Core Service Consumers (for BSF, PFC and MB-SMF)

We are pleased to announce the release of the 5G Core Service Consumers v2.0.1. The v2 release of the service consumers sees the addition of the MB-SMF Service Consumer library, libscmbsmf and two example tools that use the new library to exercise the Nmbsmf_TMGI and Nmbsmf_MBSSession APIs. The release also includes an uplift of the existing PCF and BSF Service Consumer libraries to be compatible with Open5GS v2.7.2. If you still need compatibility with Open5GS v2.6.4 then p

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

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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

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

Uplink media delivery: Protocols & Encoding

Download the 5G-MAG Report (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQ_XsKV_Y45zdLefzXejlwDjs6EEHadJ/view?usp=sharing ABOUT THE REPORT This is a report produced by the 5G-MAG Workgroup CP (Content Production - Standards and Architecture). Current version of the report: v.1.0 Date of publication: 27th January 2025 ABSTRACT This 5G-MAG report complements the publication Uplink media delivery in 5G: Architectures & Features which identified, described and analysed relevant syste

Uplink media delivery: Architectures & Features

Download the 5G-MAG Report (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p8HTruX3va0pOOpyzgkIn_AnfqmBCRy4/view?usp=sharing ABOUT THE REPORT This is a report produced by the 5G-MAG Workgroup CP (Content Production - Standards and Architecture). Current version of the report: v.1.0 Date of publication: 11th November 2024 ABSTRACT The 5G-MAG report "Towards a comprehensive 5G-based toolbox for live media production" identified a series of high-level scenarios where 3GPP features can