TS 23.204 – SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
3GPP TS 23.204 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2. Its official 3GPP title is “Support of Short Message Service (SMS) over generic 3GPP Internet Protocol (IP) access”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-7 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies capabilities to support SMS over non-cellular IP networks using IMS, including interworking with other messaging services.
Releases and versions of TS 23.204
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | 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 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.204
Category: Services (IMS). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.204
- TS 24.247 IMS Messaging Protocol Specification
- TS 22.340 IMS Messaging Stage 1 Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
Specifications that reference TS 23.204
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
Other specifications in the 23 series
- 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 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- 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
- TS 23.214 Control and User Plane Separation for EPC
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.204?
3GPP TS 23.204 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2. Specifies capabilities to support SMS over non-cellular IP networks using IMS, including interworking with other messaging services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.204?
TS 23.204 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-7 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.204 belong to?
TS 23.204 belongs to the Services (IMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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