TS 23.554 – MSGin5G Service Application Architecture
3GPP TS 23.554 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MSGin5G Service Application Architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “Application architecture for MSGin5G Service”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.8.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies architecture, procedures, and APIs for messaging service in 5GS, especially for Massive IoT, supporting multiple communication models.
Releases and versions of TS 23.554
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.554
Category: Services (Messaging). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.554
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.304 5G Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 23.554
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.527 5G Restoration Procedures for N4 Interface
- TS 23.540 5G Service-Based SMS Architecture
- TS 23.542 PIN Application Enabler Layer Architecture
- TS 23.548 5G Edge Computing Stage 2 Architecture
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- TS 23.586 Ranging & Sidelink Positioning in 5GS
- TS 23.611 XML Document Management for NGN
- TS 23.632 5G-EPC User Data Interworking Architecture
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.554?
3GPP TS 23.554 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MSGin5G Service Application Architecture. Specifies architecture, procedures, and APIs for messaging service in 5GS, especially for Massive IoT, supporting multiple communication models.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.554?
TS 23.554 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.8.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.554 belong to?
TS 23.554 belongs to the Services (Messaging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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