Release 99
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Release 99 is the first 3GPP standardization release that defined the initial UMTS (3G) system architecture and capabilities.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Release 99 canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1077292 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Release 99 Context triple: [UMTS, introducedIn3GPPRelease, Release 99]
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A.
When the Nines Roll Over
"When the Nines Roll Over" is a collection of contemporary short stories by David Benioff that explores themes of love, ambition, and disillusionment in modern urban life.
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B.
The What D'Ye Call It
The What D'Ye Call It is a satirical one-act play by English poet and dramatist John Gay, known for parodying the conventions of contemporary tragedy and theatre.
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C.
Eno Division
Eno Division is one of the main management and research sections of Duke Forest in North Carolina, encompassing forested land along the Eno River used for education, conservation, and scientific study.
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D.
Semper Supra
Semper Supra is the official motto of the United States Space Force, reflecting its mission to remain ever vigilant and dominant in space.
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E.
Rock Bottom Riser
"Rock Bottom Riser" is a melancholic, introspective folk song by Smog (Bill Callahan), noted for its sparse arrangement and emotionally resonant lyrics.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Release 99 Target entity description: Release 99 is the first 3GPP standardization release that defined the initial UMTS (3G) system architecture and capabilities.
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A.
When the Nines Roll Over
"When the Nines Roll Over" is a collection of contemporary short stories by David Benioff that explores themes of love, ambition, and disillusionment in modern urban life.
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B.
The What D'Ye Call It
The What D'Ye Call It is a satirical one-act play by English poet and dramatist John Gay, known for parodying the conventions of contemporary tragedy and theatre.
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C.
Eno Division
Eno Division is one of the main management and research sections of Duke Forest in North Carolina, encompassing forested land along the Eno River used for education, conservation, and scientific study.
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D.
Semper Supra
Semper Supra is the official motto of the United States Space Force, reflecting its mission to remain ever vigilant and dominant in space.
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E.
Rock Bottom Riser
"Rock Bottom Riser" is a melancholic, introspective folk song by Smog (Bill Callahan), noted for its sparse arrangement and emotionally resonant lyrics.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
3GPP standardization release
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UMTS specification release ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
3GPP Release 99
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R99 ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
UMTS core network
ⓘ
UMTS terrestrial radio access network ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
3G mobile communications
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WCDMA radio access technology ⓘ |
| defines |
FDD mode for WCDMA
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GPRS enhancements for UMTS core network ⓘ Iu interface between UTRAN and core network ⓘ Iub interface between RNC and Node B ⓘ Iur interface between RNCs ⓘ MAC (Medium Access Control) protocol for UMTS ⓘ Node B and RNC functional split ⓘ RLC (Radio Link Control) protocol for UMTS ⓘ RRC (Radio Resource Control) protocol for UMTS ⓘ TDD mode for WCDMA ⓘ UMTS core network architecture ⓘ UTRAN architecture ⓘ authentication and key agreement for UMTS ⓘ basic QoS framework for UMTS ⓘ call control procedures for UMTS circuit-switched services ⓘ ciphering mechanisms for UMTS ⓘ circuit-switched domain for UMTS ⓘ handover procedures between cells in UMTS ⓘ initial UMTS (3G) capabilities ⓘ initial UMTS bearer services ⓘ initial UMTS mobility management procedures ⓘ initial UMTS security architecture ⓘ initial UMTS system architecture ⓘ integrity protection mechanisms for UMTS ⓘ interfaces between UMTS and external networks ⓘ location update procedures in UMTS ⓘ maximum user data rates up to 2 Mbit/s in limited scenarios ⓘ maximum user data rates up to 384 kbit/s in mobile scenarios ⓘ packet-switched domain for UMTS ⓘ physical layer specifications for WCDMA ⓘ session management procedures for UMTS packet-switched services ⓘ support for basic data services over UMTS ⓘ support for voice services over UMTS ⓘ |
| developedBy | 3rd Generation Partnership Project ⓘ |
| followedBy | 3GPP Release 4 ⓘ |
| partOf | 3GPP Release series ⓘ |
| precededBy | GSM/EDGE specifications outside 3GPP release structure ⓘ |
| role | first complete 3GPP UMTS system release ⓘ |
| scope | end-to-end UMTS system definition ⓘ |
| standardizes |
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
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linked to:
UMTS
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Instruction
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Subject: Release 99 Description of subject: Release 99 is the first 3GPP standardization release that defined the initial UMTS (3G) system architecture and capabilities.
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