ITU Vision for 5G (IMT-2020)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) officially initiated the IMT-2020 program, defining the vision and requirements for 5G, setting ambitious targets for speed, latency, and capacity.

Significance

This was a critical early step, providing a global framework and common goals that guided research and standardization efforts across the industry.

Key facts

Date
2015-02-18
Type
milestone
Location
Geneva, Switzerland