TS 23.009 – Handover Procedures in PLMNs
3GPP TS 23.009 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Handover Procedures in PLMNs. Its official 3GPP title is “Handover procedures”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines circuit-switched handover procedures between cells, BSS, RNS, and MSCs to maintain mobile connections during movement.
Releases and versions of TS 23.009
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | 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 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.009
Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.009
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 25.303 Radio Resource Control Procedures
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 29.108 RANAP on E-interface for 3G MSC Relocation
- TS 23.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 25.401 UTRAN Overall Architecture
- TS 23.195 Provision of UE Specific Behaviour Information
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
Specifications that reference TS 23.009
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.231 SIP-I based CS core network stage 2
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 32.407 PM; CN CS Domain; UMTS/GSM measurements
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TS 23.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Stage 2
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 23.008 Organization of Subscriber Data
- TS 23.010 GSM PLMN Connection Types
- TS 23.011 Supplementary Services Technical Realization
- TS 23.012 Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures
- TS 23.014 DTMF Support in 3GPP Systems
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.009?
3GPP TS 23.009 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Handover Procedures in PLMNs. Defines circuit-switched handover procedures between cells, BSS, RNS, and MSCs to maintain mobile connections during movement.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.009?
TS 23.009 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 23.009 belong to?
TS 23.009 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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