TS 04.68 – Group Call Control Protocol for VGCS
3GPP TS 04.68 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Call Control Protocol for VGCS. It is published in 3 releases (R96 to R98); the latest version is 7.2.0 in R98.
Defines Group Call Control protocol for Voice Group Call Service on radio interface, enabling group communication between multiple mobile stations.
Releases and versions of TS 04.68
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 04.68
Category: Services (Voice Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 04 series
- TS 04.63 Packet Data on Signalling Channels
- TS 04.64 LAPG Protocol Specification for GPRS
- TS 04.65 GPRS SNDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 04.67 Enhanced MLPP Service Procedures
- TS 04.69 Broadcast Call Control Protocol
- TS 04.71 Location Services Protocol Specification
- TS 04.72 Call Deflection Supplementary Service Procedures
- TS 04.80 Supplementary Services Layer 3 Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 04.68?
3GPP TS 04.68 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Call Control Protocol for VGCS. Defines Group Call Control protocol for Voice Group Call Service on radio interface, enabling group communication between multiple mobile stations.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 04.68?
TS 04.68 is published in 3 releases, from R96 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.2.0 (R98).
What category does TS 04.68 belong to?
TS 04.68 belongs to the Services (Voice Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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