From 6G Scenarios and Requirements to Design Drivers: Insights from 3GPP Release 20

Victor Moznon Baeza; Symeon Chatzinotas

From 6G Scenarios and Requirements to Design Drivers: Insights from 3GPP Release 20

Systems and Control 2026-04-09 v1 Systems and Control

Authors: Victor Moznon Baeza , Symeon Chatzinotas

Abstract

The definition of sixth-generation (6G) systems is being shaped by early standardization efforts, including the 3GPP TR 38.914 (Release 20) study on scenarios and requirements. This study introduces a comprehensive set of deployment environments, service classes, and performance targets that will guide the evolution toward IMT-2030. This article provides a design-oriented interpretation of these definitions, bridging the gap between standardized scenarios and system design. We first organize 6G deployment scenarios and emerging services into a unified framework. We then identify key design drivers derived from the 3GPP requirements, including terrestrial-non-terrestrial integration, GNSS-free operation, AI-native networking, and joint communication and sensing. Finally, we discuss the implications of these drivers on 6G architecture and highlight open challenges for future standardization and research.

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6G scenarios 3GPP Release 20 terrestrial-non-terrestrial integration AI-native networking joint communication and sensing design drivers IMT-2030

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@article{arxiv.2604.07212,
  title  = {From 6G Scenarios and Requirements to Design Drivers: Insights from 3GPP Release 20},
  author = {Victor Moznon Baeza and Symeon Chatzinotas},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.07212},
  year   = {2026}
}

From 6G Scenarios and Requirements to Design Drivers: Insights from 3GPP Release 20

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