TR 23.730 – Study on extended CIoT architecture
3GPP TR 23.730 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on extended CIoT architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on extended architecture support for Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT)”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-14 (version 14.0.0).
Studies architecture enhancements for Cellular IoT (NB-IoT, eMTC, EC-GSM-IoT) including coverage authorization, reliable communication, inter-RAT mobility, and service suitability.
Releases and versions of TR 23.730
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 23.730
Category: Core Network (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: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 23.730
- TS 29.171 LCS-AP between MME and E-SMLC (SLs)
- TS 36.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.455 LTE Positioning Protocol Annex (LPPa)
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 29.172 EPC LCS Protocol (ELP) specification
- TS 24.080 Supplementary Services Formats and Coding
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.724 5G CIoT/MTC Architecture Enhancements Study
- TS 23.725 Study on URLLC Architecture Enhancements
- TR 23.726 SMF/UPF Topology Enhancements in 5G
- TS 23.729 Unlicensed Spectrum Offloading System Enhancements
- TS 23.731 5G LCS Architecture Enhancement Study
- TR 23.732 User Data Interworking, Coexistence, Migration Study
- TS 23.733 Study on ProSe UE-to-Network Relay Architecture
- TS 23.734 Enhancements for 5GS in Vertical Domains
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 23.730?
3GPP TR 23.730 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on extended CIoT architecture. Studies architecture enhancements for Cellular IoT (NB-IoT, eMTC, EC-GSM-IoT) including coverage authorization, reliable communication, inter-RAT mobility, and service suitability.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 23.730?
TR 23.730 is part of 3GPP Rel-14. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 14.0.0 (Rel-14).
What category does TR 23.730 belong to?
TR 23.730 belongs to the Core Network (Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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