TS 23.402 – EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
3GPP TS 23.402 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP). Its official 3GPP title is “Architecture enhancements for non-3GPP accesses”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies IP connectivity via non-3GPP accesses to EPC using PMIP and IETF protocols. Covers roaming, mobility, policy, and charging.
Releases and versions of TS 23.402
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.402
Category: Core Network (EPC Architecture). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
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 23.402
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.278 Evolved Packet System Service Requirements
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 33.402 Security for non-3GPP access to EPS
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 22.011 Service accessibility
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 23.261 IP Flow Mobility between 3GPP and WLAN
Specifications that reference TS 23.402
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.379 Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Architecture
- TS 23.380 IMS Restoration Procedures
- TS 23.392 MMTel Enabler Architecture and Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.406 IMS Stage 2 Endorsement for NGN
- TS 23.417 IMS Core Component for NGN Architecture
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.402?
3GPP TS 23.402 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP). Specifies IP connectivity via non-3GPP accesses to EPC using PMIP and IETF protocols. Covers roaming, mobility, policy, and charging.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.402?
TS 23.402 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.402 belong to?
TS 23.402 belongs to the Core Network (EPC Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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