5G-Advanced (5.5G) vs 6G: What You Need to Know in 2025

The Next Generation Is Here… Almost The world is already embracing 5G-Advanced (also called 5.5G ), while early research and trials into 6G are picking up speed. If you're wondering whether to be excited, confused, or both—you’re not alone. This post explains: What 5G-Advanced is and why it matters How it’s different from 6G Real-world use cases emerging in 2025 And what to expect by 2030 ðĄ What is 5G-Advanced (5.5G)? 5G-Advanced , also called Release 18 by 3GPP , is an upgraded version of 5G. It adds: 10x better energy efficiency Sub-centisecond latency Enhanced support for AI-driven network optimization Uplink speed boost (critical for real-time uploads like AR/VR and drones) ðĄ It's the bridge between 5G and 6G —faster, smarter, and far more capable. ð What About 6G? 6G is not commercial yet , but research is booming. Expected features of 6G (by ~2030): Speeds of 1 Tbps AI-nati...