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It is defined in a set of standardised specifications that are agreed on by international bodies, namely 3GPP and the ITU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GSMA\u2019s 5G spectrum positions highlight the areas where governments, regulators, and the mobile industry need to cooperate to expand 5G and 5G-Advanced success. 5G helps realise the vision of smart cities, enables high-capacity enhanced mobile broadband, and powers the full potential of enterprise digitalisation. Ensuring 5G capacity delivers connectivity in all the areas where we live, learn, work and play will enable secure public networks, and provide economic growth for society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New functionality will continue to develop through 5G-Advanced and 5G will remain a platform for innovation that will drive mobile into the 2030s. 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