TS 22.368 – Network Improvements for Machine Type Communications
3GPP TS 22.368 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Improvements for Machine Type Communications. Its official 3GPP title is “Service requirements for Machine-Type Communications (MTC)”. It is published in 10 releases (Rel-10 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies service requirements for optimizing networks for MTC, including features like low mobility, small data, and group handling.
Releases and versions of TS 22.368
| 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 | 14.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 22.368
Category: Services (MTC/IoT). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 22.368
Specifications that reference TS 22.368
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 33.187 Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements
- TS 22.369 Service requirements for ambient power-enabled IoT
- TR 22.840 Study on Ambient power-enabled IoT
- TR 23.730 Study on extended CIoT architecture
- TR 31.970 UICC Power Consumption Reduction
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TS 22.282 Mission Critical Data Service Requirements
- TS 22.289 Railway Communication for 5G Systems
- TS 22.340 IMS Messaging Stage 1 Requirements
- TS 22.346 Isolated E-UTRAN Operation for Public Safety
- TS 22.369 Service requirements for ambient power-enabled IoT
- TS 22.401 Videotelephony over TISPAN NGN Requirements
- TS 22.468 Group Communication System Enabler Requirements
- TS 22.495 NGN Requirements for IMS Services
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 22.368?
3GPP TS 22.368 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Improvements for Machine Type Communications. Specifies service requirements for optimizing networks for MTC, including features like low mobility, small data, and group handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 22.368?
TS 22.368 is published in 10 releases, from Rel-10 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 22.368 belong to?
TS 22.368 belongs to the Services (MTC/IoT) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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