TS 23.140 – Non-realtime Multimedia Messaging Service
3GPP TS 23.140 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Non-realtime Multimedia Messaging Service. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-2 to Rel-6); the latest version is 6.16.0 in Rel-6.
Defines stage 2 and 3 specifications for non-realtime MMS service, including functional capabilities, information flows, and technical realization using existing protocols and formats.
Releases and versions of TS 23.140
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-6 | 6.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-2 | 1200 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.140
Category: Services (Messaging). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 23.140
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 24.341 SMS over IP protocol details
- TS 32.408 UMTS/GSM Performance Management Measurements
- TS 22.226 Global Text Telephony (GTT) Stage 1
- TS 33.127 Lawful Interception Architecture
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.127 Virtual Home Environment Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.137 5G Integrated Sensing Architecture
- TS 23.139 3GPP-Fixed Broadband Interworking Stage 2
- TS 23.141 Presence Service Stage 2 Architecture
- TS 23.142 VAS for SMS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.146 3G Facsimile Group 3 Technical Realization
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.140?
3GPP TS 23.140 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Non-realtime Multimedia Messaging Service. Defines stage 2 and 3 specifications for non-realtime MMS service, including functional capabilities, information flows, and technical realization using existing protocols and formats.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.140?
TS 23.140 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-2 to Rel-6. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 6.16.0 (Rel-6).
What category does TS 23.140 belong to?
TS 23.140 belongs to the Services (Messaging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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