TS 23.038 – Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
3GPP TS 23.038 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD. Its official 3GPP title is “Alphabets and language-specific information”. It is published in 18 releases (R99 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines character sets, languages, and message handling for SMS, CBS, and USSD, and may be used for MMI. Specifies DCE/DTE interface for SMS data transfer.
Releases and versions of TS 23.038
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| 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 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.038
Category: Services (Messaging). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.038
- TS 24.090 USSD Stage 3 Protocol Specification
- TS 23.042 Data Compression and Decompression for 3GPP
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- 51.011 “Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM - ME) interface”
- TS 24.294 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) I1 Interface Protocol
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 22.030 UE Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
- TS 23.090 USSD Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
Specifications that reference TS 23.038
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 22.030 UE Man-Machine Interface (MMI)
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 31.115 Secured Packet Structure for UICC Applications
- TS 31.103 IM Services Identity Module Specification
- TS 32.274 SMS Charging Management Specification
Other specifications in the 23 series
- 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
- TS 23.035 Immediate Service Termination (IST) Stage 2
- TS 23.039 SMSC to SME Interface Protocols
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
- TS 23.042 Data Compression and Decompression for 3GPP
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.038?
3GPP TS 23.038 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD. Defines character sets, languages, and message handling for SMS, CBS, and USSD, and may be used for MMI. Specifies DCE/DTE interface for SMS data transfer.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.038?
TS 23.038 is published in 18 releases, from R99 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.038 belong to?
TS 23.038 belongs to the Services (Messaging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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