ITU-R IMT-2020 Vision Recommendation

The International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) published its 'IMT Vision for 2020 and beyond,' officially defining the capabilities and requirements for the fifth generation of mobile networks (IMT-2020).

Significance

This document laid out the foundational goals for 5G—peak data rates of 20 Gbps, latency as low as 1 ms, massive device connectivity, and extreme reliability—providing a common target for all global research and standardization efforts.