TS 12.15 – GPRS Charging Architecture Specification
3GPP TS 12.15 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GPRS Charging Architecture Specification. It is published in 2 releases (R97 to R98); the latest version is 7.7.0 in R98.
Defines charging functionality for GPRS networks, including Charging Gateway Functionality (CGF) for transferring charging data from SGSN and GGSN nodes to billing systems.
Releases and versions of TS 12.15
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 12.15
Category: Core Network (Charging and Billing). 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 12 series
- TS 12.05 Subscriber Call and Event Data Administration
- TS 12.06 GSM Configuration Management (CM) Specification
- TS 12.08 GSM Trace Facility Specification
- TS 12.11 GSM Fault Management
- TS 12.20 GSM BSS Configuration & Fault Management Model
- TS 12.21 Network Management over A-bis Interface
- TS 12.22 BSC Interworking for Q3/Qx Interfaces
- TS 12.30 GSM O&M Object Identifier Tree Structure
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 12.15?
3GPP TS 12.15 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GPRS Charging Architecture Specification. Defines charging functionality for GPRS networks, including Charging Gateway Functionality (CGF) for transferring charging data from SGSN and GGSN nodes to billing systems.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 12.15?
TS 12.15 is published in 2 releases, from R97 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.7.0 (R98).
What category does TS 12.15 belong to?
TS 12.15 belongs to the Core Network (Charging and Billing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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