TS 23.018 – Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
3GPP TS 23.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain. Its official 3GPP title is “Basic call handling”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies technical realization of mobile originated and terminated call handling in UMTS/GSM networks, including architecture and procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 23.018
| 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 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.018
Category: Core Network (Circuit Switched). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 referenced by TS 23.018
- TS 23.066 Mobile Number Portability Technical Realization
- TS 23.072 Call Deflection Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.079 Support of Optimal Routeing (SOR) Phase 1
- TS 23.081 Call Identification Supplementary Services Stage 2
- TS 23.082 Call Forwarding Supplementary Services Stage 2
- TS 23.083 Call Completion Supplementary Services
- TS 23.084 Multi Party (MPTY) Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.085 Closed User Group (CUG) Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.086 Advice of Charge (AoC) Supplementary Services
- TS 43.020 Security Procedures for GSM
- TS 23.087 User-to-User Signalling (UUS) Stage 2
Specifications that reference TS 23.018
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
- TS 29.328 IMS Sh, Dh and Ph Interface Procedures
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 29.118 MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS
- TS 22.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 1 Specification
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 32.407 PM; CN CS Domain; UMTS/GSM measurements
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.012 Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures
- 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 23.022 GSM Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 23.031 Fraud Information Gathering System (FIGS) - Stage 2
- TS 23.032 Universal Geographical Area Description
- TS 23.034 HSCSD Stage 2 Service Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.018?
3GPP TS 23.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain. Specifies technical realization of mobile originated and terminated call handling in UMTS/GSM networks, including architecture and procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.018?
TS 23.018 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 23.018 belong to?
TS 23.018 belongs to the Core Network (Circuit Switched) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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