TS 23.041 – Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
3GPP TS 23.041 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System. Its official 3GPP title is “Technical realization of Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)”. It is published in 18 releases (R99 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines CBS for GSM/UMTS and PWS for multiple networks, including message formats, interfaces, and protocols.
Releases and versions of TS 23.041
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.041
Category: Services (Broadcast). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 23.041
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.035 Immediate Service Termination (IST) Stage 2
- TS 23.038 Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
- TS 23.039 SMSC to SME Interface Protocols
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.042 Data Compression and Decompression for 3GPP
- TS 23.043 GSM Videotex Service Support
- TS 23.044 GSM Teletex Service Support
- TS 23.045 GSM Group 3 Facsimile Service Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.041?
3GPP TS 23.041 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System. Defines CBS for GSM/UMTS and PWS for multiple networks, including message formats, interfaces, and protocols.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.041?
TS 23.041 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 23.041 belong to?
TS 23.041 belongs to the Services (Broadcast) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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