TS 23.161 – Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM)
3GPP TS 23.161 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM). It is published in 7 releases (Rel-13 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies NBIFOM for simultaneous 3GPP & WLAN PDN connections, enabling per-flow mobility via UE- or network-initiated routing rules.
Releases and versions of TS 23.161
| 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 | 13.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.161
Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.161
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 33.402 Security for non-3GPP access to EPS
- TS 23.261 IP Flow Mobility between 3GPP and WLAN
- TS 23.380 IMS Restoration Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 23.161
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 24.302 Access to EPC via non-3GPP networks; Stage 3
- TS 24.161 Network-Based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM)
- TS 29.215 S9 Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
Other specifications in the 23 series
- 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
- TS 23.167 IMS Emergency Services
- TS 23.171 Location Services Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
- TS 23.179 MCPTT Functional Architecture
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.161?
3GPP TS 23.161 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM). Specifies NBIFOM for simultaneous 3GPP & WLAN PDN connections, enabling per-flow mobility via UE- or network-initiated routing rules.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.161?
TS 23.161 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-13 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.161 belong to?
TS 23.161 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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