TS 23.271 – LCS Stage 2 Specification
3GPP TS 23.271 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LCS Stage 2 Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Functional stage 2 description of Location Services (LCS)”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies stage 2 Location Services architecture and procedures for UMTS, GSM, EPS, excluding 5GC regulatory services.
Releases and versions of TS 23.271
| 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 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 1100 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.271
Category: Services (Location Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.271
- TS 23.032 Universal Geographical Area Description
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 25.305 UTRAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.011 Supplementary Services Technical Realization
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 23.271
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session 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 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.255 UAS Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 23.256 UAS Support Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.259 Personal Network Management (PNM) Procedures
- TS 23.261 IP Flow Mobility between 3GPP and WLAN
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.278 CAMEL for IMS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.279 Combined CS and IMS Services (CSI) Architecture
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.271?
3GPP TS 23.271 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LCS Stage 2 Specification. Specifies stage 2 Location Services architecture and procedures for UMTS, GSM, EPS, excluding 5GC regulatory services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.271?
TS 23.271 is published in 17 releases, from R99 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.271 belong to?
TS 23.271 belongs to the Services (Location Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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