TS 02.34 – High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD)
3GPP TS 02.34 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD). It is published in 3 releases (R96 to R98); the latest version is 7.0.0 in R98.
HSCSD enables higher data rates in GSM by using multiple TCH/F channels, providing flexible air interface resource allocation for improved data services.
Releases and versions of TS 02.34
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 02.34
Category: Services (Data Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 02 series
- TS 02.30 MMI Requirements for GSM Mobile Stations
- TS 02.31 Fraud Information Gathering System (FIGS)
- TS 02.32 Immediate Service Termination (IST) Specification
- TS 02.33 Lawful Interception for GSM PLMN
- TS 02.40 Call Progress and Related Information Requirements
- TS 02.41 Operator Determined Barring (ODB) Network Feature
- TS 02.42 Network Identity and Timezone (NITAD)
- TS 02.43 Localised Service Area Support Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 02.34?
3GPP TS 02.34 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD). HSCSD enables higher data rates in GSM by using multiple TCH/F channels, providing flexible air interface resource allocation for improved data services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 02.34?
TS 02.34 is published in 3 releases, from R96 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.0.0 (R98).
What category does TS 02.34 belong to?
TS 02.34 belongs to the Services (Data Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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