India Hosts First-Ever 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization in Bengaluru

India hosted the first-ever 3GPP RAN meetings on 6G standardization in Bengaluru. The 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings – RAN1 through RAN5 – were inaugurated on 25th August, in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The meetings will continue through 29th August 2025. With support from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the meetings mark the first time discussions on 6G standardization under 3GPP Release 20, alongside the finalization of Release 19 specifications, which will advance the evolution of 5G Advanced.

India Hosts First-Ever 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization in Bengaluru

India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization in Bengaluru

India hosted the 3GPP RAN meetings on 6G standardization in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings – RAN1 through RAN5 – were inaugurated on 25th August, in Whitefield, Bengaluru. The meetings will continue through 29th August 2025.

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The Bengaluru 3GPP RAN meetings on 6G standardization are a landmark opportunity for Indian stakeholders. For the first time, global 3GPP discussions are being held in India, enabling domestic researchers, companies, and academic institutions to participate locally, gain direct exposure, and contribute meaningfully without the constraints of international travel. This inclusive platform will empower Indian organizations to align with global developments in real-time and contribute to 6G standardization efforts.

3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization hosted by

With support from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the meetings mark the first time discussions on 6G standardization under 3GPP Release 20, alongside the finalization of Release 19 specifications, which will advance the evolution of 5G Advanced.

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3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization: Participates by

Over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries are participating in the 3GPP RAN Meeting on 6G Standardization Bengaluru meetings, representing 3GPP Individual Members, major telecom companies, research institutions, and technical experts. This is the highest-ever participation in any 3GPP working group meeting, reflecting the significance of these deliberations and the growing global interest in shaping the evolution from 5G to 6G.

Discussion of 3GPP RAN Meetings on 6G Standardization

The Bengaluru 3GPP RAN meetings on 6G Standardization mark the first time discussions on 6G standardization under 3GPP Release 20, alongside the finalization of Release 19 specifications, which will advance the evolution of 5G Advanced.

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• Previously was: Mysore State
• Formation: 1 November 1956
• Capital city: Bengaluru
• Largest city: Bengaluru
• No. of Districts: 31 (4 divisions)
• Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
• Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah (INC)
• Deputy Chief Minister: D. K. Shivakumar (INC)
• Chief Secretary: Rajneesh Goel (IAS)
• Assembly: Karnataka Legislative Assembly (224 seats)
• No. of Rajya Sabha seats: 12 seats
• No. of Lok Sabha seats: 28 seats
• High Court: Karnataka High Court
• Total Population (2011): 61,130,704
• Official language: Kannada
• Literacy rate (2024): 82.7% (24th)
• Sex ratio (2025): 938♀/1000 ♂ (6th)