TS 22.168 – Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) Requirements
3GPP TS 22.168 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) Requirements. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-9); the latest version is 9.0.0 in Rel-9.
Defines stage one requirements for ETWS, enabling rapid delivery of Primary and Secondary Warning Notifications to mobile users in emergency areas.
Releases and versions of TS 22.168
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.168
Category: Services (Emergency Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 22.168
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.142 Value-added Services for SMS Requirements
- TS 22.146 MBMS Stage 1 Description
- TS 22.153 Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) requirements
- TS 22.156 Service requirements for the mobile metaverse
- TS 22.173 IMS Multimedia Telephony Service Definition
- TS 22.174 Push Service Stage 1 Requirements
- TS 22.179 MCPTT Service Requirements
- TS 22.182 Customized Alerting Tone (CAT) Service Requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.168?
3GPP TS 22.168 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) Requirements. Defines stage one requirements for ETWS, enabling rapid delivery of Primary and Secondary Warning Notifications to mobile users in emergency areas.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.168?
TS 22.168 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-9. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 9.0.0 (Rel-9).
What category does TS 22.168 belong to?
TS 22.168 belongs to the Services (Emergency Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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