TS 22.146 – MBMS Stage 1 Description
3GPP TS 22.146 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS Stage 1 Description. Its official 3GPP title is “Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS); Stage 1”. It is published in 16 releases (Rel-2 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines stage one requirements for Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) in 3GPP systems, covering broadcast and multicast modes for efficient point-to-multipoint data delivery.
Releases and versions of TS 22.146
| 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 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-2 | 1200 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.146
Category: Services (MBMS). 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.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 22.146
Specifications that reference TS 22.146
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 22.261 5G System Service Requirements
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 22.228 IP Multimedia Service Requirements
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
- TS 22.246 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 32.273 MBMS Charging Management
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.137 Integrated Sensing and Communication Service Reqs
- TS 22.140 MMS Stage 1 Requirements
- TS 22.141 Presence Service Requirements
- TS 22.142 Value-added Services for SMS Requirements
- TS 22.153 Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) requirements
- TS 22.156 Service requirements for the mobile metaverse
- TS 22.168 Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) Requirements
- TS 22.173 IMS Multimedia Telephony Service Definition
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.146?
3GPP TS 22.146 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS Stage 1 Description. Defines stage one requirements for Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) in 3GPP systems, covering broadcast and multicast modes for efficient point-to-multipoint data delivery.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.146?
TS 22.146 is published in 16 releases, from Rel-2 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 22.146 belong to?
TS 22.146 belongs to the Services (MBMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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