TS 22.129 – Service Requirements for Handover & Service Continuity
3GPP TS 22.129 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Service Requirements for Handover & Service Continuity. Its official 3GPP title is “Service aspects”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines service requirements for maintaining continuity during handovers within UTRAN, GERAN, and between them, covering CS, GPRS, and IM services.
Releases and versions of TS 22.129
| 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 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.129
Category: Services (Mobility and Continuity). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
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Specifications that reference TS 22.129
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.119 Maritime Communication Service Requirements
- TS 22.121 Virtual Home Environment Service Requirements
- TS 22.125 Uncrewed Aerial Systems Requirements
- TS 22.127 Open Service Access (OSA) Stage 1 Requirements
- TS 22.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Specification
- TS 22.137 Integrated Sensing and Communication Service Reqs
- TS 22.140 MMS Stage 1 Requirements
- TS 22.141 Presence Service Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.129?
3GPP TS 22.129 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Service Requirements for Handover & Service Continuity. Defines service requirements for maintaining continuity during handovers within UTRAN, GERAN, and between them, covering CS, GPRS, and IM services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.129?
TS 22.129 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 22.129 belong to?
TS 22.129 belongs to the Services (Mobility and Continuity) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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