TS 23.246 – MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
3GPP TS 23.246 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description. Its official 3GPP title is “Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS)”. It is published in 15 releases (Rel-2 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Architectural solution for Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) covering GPRS and EPS, including broadcast and multicast modes.
Releases and versions of TS 23.246
| 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 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-2 | 1200 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.246
Category: Services (Broadcast/Multicast). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
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 23.246
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
- TS 43.246 MBMS in GERAN Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.125 Flow Based Charging Architecture
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 25.446 MBMS Synchronisation Protocol (SYNC)
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
Specifications that reference TS 23.246
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TS 23.240 3GPP Generic User Profile (GUP) Architecture
- TS 23.241 Data Description Method for Generic User Profile
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.255 UAS Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 23.256 UAS Support Architecture Enhancements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.246?
3GPP TS 23.246 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description. Architectural solution for Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS) covering GPRS and EPS, including broadcast and multicast modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.246?
TS 23.246 is published in 15 releases, from Rel-2 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.246 belong to?
TS 23.246 belongs to the Services (Broadcast/Multicast) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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