TS 22.261 – 5G System Service Requirements
3GPP TS 22.261 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G System Service Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Service requirements for the 5G system”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.7.0 in Rel-20.
Defines service and operational requirements for 5G system including UE, NG-RAN, and 5GC. Supports multiple access, network slicing, advanced KPIs.
Releases and versions of TS 22.261
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.18.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.261
Category: Services (Service Requirements). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Excerpt from TS 22.261
1 Scope
The present document describes the service and operational requirements for a 5G system, including a UE, NG-RAN, and 5G Core network. Requirements for a 5G E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity in E-UTRAN connected to EPC are found in TS 22.278 [5].
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-20). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 22.261
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.104 Service requirements for cyber-physical control applications
- TS 22.262 MSGin5G Service Requirements
- TS 22.289 Railway Communication for 5G Systems
- TS 22.071 Location Services (LCS) Stage 1
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 22.125 Uncrewed Aerial Systems Requirements
- TS 22.468 Group Communication System Enabler Requirements
- TS 22.263 5G Professional Video/Audio/Imaging Requirements
- TS 22.179 MCPTT Service Requirements
- TS 22.268 Public Warning System (PWS) Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 22.261
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.246 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 22.250 IMS Group Management Requirements
- TS 22.258 All-IP Network Service Requirements
- TS 22.259 Personal Network Management Requirements
- TS 22.262 MSGin5G Service Requirements
- TS 22.263 5G Professional Video/Audio/Imaging Requirements
- TS 22.268 Public Warning System (PWS) Requirements
- TS 22.273 IMS Multimedia Telephony with PSTN/ISDN Simulation
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.261?
3GPP TS 22.261 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G System Service Requirements. Defines service and operational requirements for 5G system including UE, NG-RAN, and 5GC. Supports multiple access, network slicing, advanced KPIs.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.261?
TS 22.261 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.7.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 22.261 belong to?
TS 22.261 belongs to the Services (Service Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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