TS 23.203 – Policy and Charging Control Architecture
3GPP TS 23.203 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Policy and Charging Control Architecture. It is published in 14 releases (Rel-7 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines stage 2 Policy and Charging Control for IP-CANs, including flow-based charging, online credit control, QoS, gating, and service data flow enforcement across GPRS and EPC access networks.
Releases and versions of TS 23.203
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.14.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.203
Category: Core Network (Policy and Charging Control). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.203
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TR 33.919 GAA Overview TR
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.107 UMTS QoS Framework
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 41.101 3GPP Release 18 System Specifications List
- TS 23.167 IMS Emergency Services
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 23.261 IP Flow Mobility between 3GPP and WLAN
Specifications that reference TS 23.203
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.180 Mission Critical Services in IOPS Mode
- TS 23.195 Provision of UE Specific Behaviour Information
- TS 23.198 Open Service Access (OSA) Stage 2
- TS 23.202 CS Bearer Services Architecture in UMTS
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.206 Voice Call Continuity (VCC) Functional Architecture
- TS 23.207 End-to-End QoS Framework for GPRS
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.203?
3GPP TS 23.203 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Policy and Charging Control Architecture. Defines stage 2 Policy and Charging Control for IP-CANs, including flow-based charging, online credit control, QoS, gating, and service data flow enforcement across GPRS and EPC access networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.203?
TS 23.203 is published in 14 releases, from Rel-7 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.203 belong to?
TS 23.203 belongs to the Core Network (Policy and Charging Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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