TS 23.468 – Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
3GPP TS 23.468 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Communication System Enablers for LTE. Its official 3GPP title is “Group Communication System Enablers for LTE (GCSE_LTE)”. It is published in 8 releases (Rel-12 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Stage 2 description for 3GPP system enablers supporting group communication services over E-UTRAN using unicast and MBMS bearer services.
Releases and versions of TS 23.468
| 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 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.468
Category: Services (Group Communication). Technology generation: 4G. 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 23.468
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.468 Group Communication System Enabler Requirements
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 23.468
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
- TS 23.285 V2X Architecture Enhancements for LTE
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.435 Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
- TS 23.436 Application Data Analytics Enablement
- TS 23.437 Spatial Anchors and Mapping for Metaverse
- TS 23.438 Digital Asset Service for Mobile Metaverse
- TS 23.479 MBMS API for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.482 AI/ML Enablement for Verticals
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.468?
3GPP TS 23.468 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Communication System Enablers for LTE. Stage 2 description for 3GPP system enablers supporting group communication services over E-UTRAN using unicast and MBMS bearer services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.468?
TS 23.468 is published in 8 releases, from Rel-12 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.468 belong to?
TS 23.468 belongs to the Services (Group Communication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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