TS 23.108 – GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
3GPP TS 23.108 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Mobile radio interface layer 3 specification”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies radio interface procedures for call control, mobility management, and session management in GSM/GPRS networks.
Releases and versions of TS 23.108
| 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 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.108
Category: Radio Access (NAS). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.108
- TS 24.002 PLMN Access Reference Configuration
- TS 44.003 GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions
- TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
- TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.010 Layer 3 Radio Interface Supplementary Services
- TS 24.011 Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
- TS 24.012 SMSCB over radio interface
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 51.010 SIM Application Toolkit Conformance Testing
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
Specifications that reference TS 23.108
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.096 Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Stage 2
- TS 23.097 Multiple Subscriber Profile (MSP) Phase 2
- TS 23.101 UMTS Architecture and Functional Separation
- TS 23.107 UMTS QoS Framework
- TS 23.110 Access Stratum Services Specification
- TS 23.116 Super-Charger Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.119 Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.121 UMTS/GSM Evolution Technical Spec
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.108?
3GPP TS 23.108 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures. Specifies radio interface procedures for call control, mobility management, and session management in GSM/GPRS networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.108?
TS 23.108 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 23.108 belong to?
TS 23.108 belongs to the Radio Access (NAS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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