TS 23.012 – Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures
3GPP TS 23.012 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Location management procedures”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies location management procedures for the circuit-switched domain, including location updating, cancellation, MS purging, and IMSI attach/detach.
Releases and versions of TS 23.012
| 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 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.012
Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 23.012
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 29.328 IMS Sh, Dh and Ph Interface Procedures
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 29.173 Diameter-based SLh Interface for LCS
- TS 23.116 Super-Charger Stage 2 Specification
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.008 Organization of Subscriber Data
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TS 23.010 GSM PLMN Connection Types
- TS 23.011 Supplementary Services Technical Realization
- TS 23.014 DTMF Support in 3GPP Systems
- TS 23.015 Technical realization of Operator Determined Barring
- TS 23.016 Subscriber Data Management Stage 2
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.012?
3GPP TS 23.012 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures. Specifies location management procedures for the circuit-switched domain, including location updating, cancellation, MS purging, and IMSI attach/detach.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.012?
TS 23.012 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 23.012 belong to?
TS 23.012 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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