TS 22.038 – USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Stage 1
3GPP TS 22.038 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Stage 1. Its official 3GPP title is “(U)SIM Application Toolkit (USAT); Service description”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines stage one service description for USIM Application Toolkit (USAT), covering core requirements and interactions between UE and PLMN.
Releases and versions of TS 22.038
| 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 | 10.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.038
Category: Services (Application Toolkit). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 22.038
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 22.140 MMS Stage 1 Requirements
- 51.014 Specification of the SIM Application Toolkit for the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface
- TS 22.071 Location Services (LCS) Stage 1
- TS 31.101 UICC-Terminal Interface Specification
- 51.011 Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module, Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
Specifications that reference TS 22.038
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.030 UE Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
- TS 22.031 Fraud Information Gathering System (FIGS) Stage 1
- TS 22.032 Immediate Service Termination (IST) Service
- TS 22.034 High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD) Stage 1
- TS 22.041 Operator Determined Barring (ODB)
- TS 22.042 Network Identity and Timezone (NITZ)
- TS 22.043 Localised Service Area Support
- TS 22.048 Security Mechanisms for SIM Toolkit
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.038?
3GPP TS 22.038 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Stage 1. Defines stage one service description for USIM Application Toolkit (USAT), covering core requirements and interactions between UE and PLMN.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.038?
TS 22.038 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 22.038 belong to?
TS 22.038 belongs to the Services (Application Toolkit) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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