TS 24.011 – Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
3GPP TS 24.011 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Point-to-Point (PP) Short Message Service (SMS)”. It is published in 18 releases (R99 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies procedures for SMS support across various mobile radio interfaces, including circuit-switched and packet-switched modes for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Releases and versions of TS 24.011
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.011
Category: Services (SMS). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 24.011
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.002 PLMN Access Reference Configuration
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.010 Layer 3 Radio Interface Supplementary Services
- TS 24.012 SMSCB over radio interface
- TS 24.022 Radio Link Protocol (RLP) for Circuit Switched Data
- TS 24.030 LCS Stage 3 for Mobile Station
- TS 24.065 GPRS Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.011?
3GPP TS 24.011 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures. Specifies procedures for SMS support across various mobile radio interfaces, including circuit-switched and packet-switched modes for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.011?
TS 24.011 is published in 18 releases, from R99 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 24.011 belong to?
TS 24.011 belongs to the Services (SMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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