TR 23.726 – SMF/UPF Topology Enhancements in 5G
3GPP TR 23.726 is the 3GPP Technical Report for SMF/UPF Topology Enhancements in 5G. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on Enhancing Topology of SMF and UPF in 5G Networks”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-16 (version 16.0.0).
Studies enhancements to 5G architecture for SMF and UPF topology, enabling regional control and multi-SMF control of UPFs.
Releases and versions of TR 23.726
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 23.726
Category: Core Network (Architecture). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TR 23.721 Study on Sponsored Data Connectivity Improvements
- TS 23.722 Common API Framework (CAPIF) for 3GPP Northbound APIs
- TS 23.724 5G CIoT/MTC Architecture Enhancements Study
- TS 23.725 Study on URLLC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.729 Unlicensed Spectrum Offloading System Enhancements
- TR 23.730 Study on extended CIoT architecture
- TS 23.731 5G LCS Architecture Enhancement Study
- TR 23.732 User Data Interworking, Coexistence, Migration Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 23.726?
3GPP TR 23.726 is the 3GPP Technical Report for SMF/UPF Topology Enhancements in 5G. Studies enhancements to 5G architecture for SMF and UPF topology, enabling regional control and multi-SMF control of UPFs.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 23.726?
TR 23.726 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 23.726 belong to?
TR 23.726 belongs to the Core Network (Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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