TS 09.08 – BSSAP Subset for E-Interface
3GPP TS 09.08 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP Subset for E-Interface. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.2.0 in R98.
Defines BSSAP message subset and procedures for E-interface between MSCs, covering handover and resource management.
Releases and versions of TS 09.08
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 09.08
Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
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 09 series
- TS 09.04 Interworking between PLMN and CSPDN
- TS 09.05 Packet Assembly/Disassembly Services in PLMN
- TS 09.06 Interworking between GSM PLMN and PSPDN/ISDN
- TS 09.07 MSC/IWF Interworking Requirements
- TS 09.10 Interworking between BSSAP and MAP protocols
- TS 09.11 Interworking between A interface and MAP for SS
- TS 09.12 ISDN-GSM PLMN Signalling Interface v2
- TS 09.13 CCBS Interworking MAP-SSAP Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 09.08?
3GPP TS 09.08 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP Subset for E-Interface. Defines BSSAP message subset and procedures for E-interface between MSCs, covering handover and resource management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 09.08?
TS 09.08 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.2.0 (R98).
What category does TS 09.08 belong to?
TS 09.08 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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