TS 24.186 – IMS Data Channel and AR Communication
3GPP TS 24.186 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Data Channel and AR Communication. Its official 3GPP title is “IMS Data Channel applications”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines IMS multimedia telephony enhancements for IMS data channels, including negotiation, establishment, management, and AR communication support.
Releases and versions of TS 24.186
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.186
Category: Services (IMS). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 24.186
- TS 24.173 Multimedia Telephony Service and Supplementary Services in IMS
- TS 24.275 MO for MMTEL Basic Communication Part
- TS 24.629 Explicit Communication Transfer (ECT) Protocol
- TR 22.873 Technical Report on IMS Multimedia Telephony Service Enhancements
- TS 24.147 IMS Conferencing Protocol Details
- TS 24.604 Communications Diversion (CDIV) Protocol Spec
- TS 24.615 Communication Waiting (CW) Service Protocol
- TS 29.175 Nimsas Service Based Interface for IMS AS
- TS 29.176 Nmf Media Resource Management Service
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
Specifications that reference TS 24.186
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 31.103 IM Services Identity Module Specification
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- TS 29.165 Inter-IMS Network-to-Network Interface (II-NNI)
- TS 29.175 Nimsas Service Based Interface for IMS AS
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.174 Multi-Device & Multi-Identity in IMS Protocol
- TS 24.175 Multi-Device and Multi-Identity in IMS Management Object
- TS 24.182 Customized Alerting Tones (CAT) Protocol
- TS 24.183 Customized Ringing Signal (CRS) Protocol
- TS 24.193 ATSSS Stage 3 Procedures
- TS 24.196 Enhanced Calling Name (eCNAM) Stage 3 Protocol
- TS 24.206 Voice Call Continuity Between CS and IMS
- TS 24.216 Communication Continuity Management Object
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.186?
3GPP TS 24.186 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Data Channel and AR Communication. Defines IMS multimedia telephony enhancements for IMS data channels, including negotiation, establishment, management, and AR communication support.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.186?
TS 24.186 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 24.186 belong to?
TS 24.186 belongs to the Services (IMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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