TS 22.002 – Circuit Bearer Services Definition
3GPP TS 22.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Circuit Bearer Services Definition. Its official 3GPP title is “Circuit Bearer Services (BS) supported by a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN)”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines circuit bearer services for PLMN subscribers, including attributes, categories, and technical specifications for information transfer.
Releases and versions of TS 22.002
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.002
Category: Services (Bearer Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 22.002
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 29.007 PLMN-PSTN/ISDN Interworking Requirements
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 27.001 Terminal Adaptation Functions for PLMN
- TS 32.408 UMTS/GSM Performance Management Measurements
- TS 27.003 Terminal Adaptation Functions (TAF) for Synchronous Services
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.002?
3GPP TS 22.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Circuit Bearer Services Definition. Defines circuit bearer services for PLMN subscribers, including attributes, categories, and technical specifications for information transfer.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.002?
TS 22.002 is published in 17 releases, from R99 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 22.002 belong to?
TS 22.002 belongs to the Services (Bearer Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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