TS 23.272 – CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
3GPP TS 23.272 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2. Its official 3GPP title is “Circuit Switched (CS) fallback in Evolved Packet System (EPS)”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines architecture for CS fallback from E-UTRAN to UTRAN/GERAN and CDMA 1xRTT, SMS over SGs, and SMS in MME for voice and CS services.
Releases and versions of TS 23.272
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| 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 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.272
Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.272
- TS 23.090 USSD Stage 2 Specification
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 24.010 Layer 3 Radio Interface Supplementary Services
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TR 36.938 E-UTRAN to 3GPP2/Mobile WiMAX Mobility
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 43.055 Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) for GSM/GPRS
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 23.272
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- 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 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- 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 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
Other specifications in the 23 series
- 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 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
- 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
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.272?
3GPP TS 23.272 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2. Defines architecture for CS fallback from E-UTRAN to UTRAN/GERAN and CDMA 1xRTT, SMS over SGs, and SMS in MME for voice and CS services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.272?
TS 23.272 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.272 belong to?
TS 23.272 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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