TS 23.119 – Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description
3GPP TS 23.119 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description. Its official 3GPP title is “Gateway Location Register (GLR); Stage 2”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies GLR to reduce MAP signaling for roaming users by caching subscriber data in visited network, minimizing inter-PLMN location updates.
Releases and versions of TS 23.119
| 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 | 4.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.119
Category: Core Network (Location Management). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.119
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.120 GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
- TS 22.003 Circuit Teleservices in PLMN
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 23.012 Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.171 Location Services Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.093 CCBS Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.116 Super-Charger Stage 2 Specification
Specifications that reference TS 23.119
- TS 29.120 GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.107 UMTS QoS Framework
- TS 23.108 GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 23.110 Access Stratum Services Specification
- TS 23.116 Super-Charger Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.121 UMTS/GSM Evolution Technical Spec
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 23.125 Flow Based Charging Architecture
- TS 23.127 Virtual Home Environment Stage 2 Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.119?
3GPP TS 23.119 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description. Specifies GLR to reduce MAP signaling for roaming users by caching subscriber data in visited network, minimizing inter-PLMN location updates.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.119?
TS 23.119 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 23.119 belong to?
TS 23.119 belongs to the Core Network (Location Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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