TS 23.068 – Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
3GPP TS 23.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2. It is part of 3GPP R99 (version 3.0.0).
Specifies half-duplex group voice calls for predefined subscriber groups, including call setup, notification, and uplink contention.
Releases and versions of TS 23.068
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R99 | 3.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.068
Category: Services (Group Communication). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.057 Mobile Execution Environment (MExE) Specification
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.066 Mobile Number Portability Technical Realization
- TS 23.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
- TS 23.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 23.070 Numbering Plan Interworking between PLMN and PDN
- TS 23.072 Call Deflection Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.073 Localised Service Area (SoLSA) Stage 2 Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.068?
3GPP TS 23.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2. Specifies half-duplex group voice calls for predefined subscriber groups, including call setup, notification, and uplink contention.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.068?
TS 23.068 is part of 3GPP R99. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 3.0.0 (R99).
What category does TS 23.068 belong to?
TS 23.068 belongs to the Services (Group Communication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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