TS 23.060 – GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
3GPP TS 23.060 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GPRS Stage 2 Service Description. Its official 3GPP title is “General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines stage-2 service description for GPRS, a packet bearer service for GERAN and UTRAN, part of EPS.
This specification provides the stage-2 service description for the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), a packet bearer service that is a main part of the packet domain. It covers functions, procedures, and information applicable to GERAN and UTRAN related functionality of the Evolved Packet System (EPS), excluding radio access network functionality. The document specifies key aspects such as mobility management, session management, and interworking with other networks. It is essential for enabling packet-switched data services in 2G and 3G networks, forming the basis for later EPS enhancements.
Releases and versions of TS 23.060
| 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 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Key technologies
Excerpt from TS 23.060
1 Scope
The present document defines the stage‑2 service description for the packet domain, which includes the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) in GSM and UMTS. CCITT I.130 [29] describes a three-stage method for characterisation of telecommunication services, and CCITT Q.65 [31] defines stage 2 of the method.
The present document does not cover the Access Network functionality. GSM 03.64 [11] contains an overall description of the GSM GPRS Access Network. 3G TS 25.301 contains an overall description of the UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network.
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (R99). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 23.060
- TS 29.303 DNS Procedures for EPS and 5G Interworking
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 25.467 UTRAN Architecture for 3G Home Node B
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
- TS 22.368 Network Improvements for Machine Type Communications
- TS 24.368 NAS Configuration Management Object
- TS 22.011 Service accessibility
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
Specifications that reference TS 23.060
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- 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 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.050 UMTS Network Principles and Architecture
- TS 23.053 Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Stage 2
- TS 23.054 Shared Interworking Function (SIWF) Stage 2
- TS 23.057 Mobile Execution Environment (MExE) Specification
- TS 23.066 Mobile Number Portability Technical Realization
- TS 23.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
- TS 23.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 23.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.060?
3GPP TS 23.060 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GPRS Stage 2 Service Description. This specification provides the stage-2 service description for the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), a packet bearer service that is a main part of the packet domain. It covers functions, procedures, and information applicable to GERAN and UTRAN related functionality of the Evolved Packet System (EPS), excluding radio access network functionality. The document specifies key aspects such as mobility management, session management, and interworking with other networks. It is essential for enabling packet-switched data services in 2G and 3G networks, forming the basis for later EPS enhancements.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.060?
TS 23.060 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 23.060 belong to?
TS 23.060 belongs to the Core Network (Packet Core) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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