TS 02.68 – Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Specification
3GPP TS 02.68 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Specification. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.0.2 in R98.
Defines Voice Group Call Service for half-duplex group conversations in GSM networks, enabling predefined groups to communicate efficiently within specific geographic areas.
Releases and versions of TS 02.68
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.0.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 02.68
Category: Services (Voice Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 02 series
- TS 02.60 GPRS on GSM Stage 1 Specification
- TS 02.63 Packet Data on Signalling Channels Service
- TS 02.66 Mobile Number Portability Support
- TS 02.67 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
- TS 02.69 Voice Broadcast Service Stage 1 Description
- TS 02.71 Location Services (LCS) on GSM Networks
- TS 02.72 Call Deflection Supplementary Service
- TS 02.76 Noise Suppression for AMR Codec
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 02.68?
3GPP TS 02.68 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Specification. Defines Voice Group Call Service for half-duplex group conversations in GSM networks, enabling predefined groups to communicate efficiently within specific geographic areas.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 02.68?
TS 02.68 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.0.2 (R98).
What category does TS 02.68 belong to?
TS 02.68 belongs to the Services (Voice Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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