TS 24.247 – IMS Messaging Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 24.247 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Messaging Protocol Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Messaging service using the IP Multimedia (IM) Core Network (CN) subsystem”. It is published in 15 releases (Rel-6 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines SIP, SDP and MSRP procedures for immediate, session-based and conference messaging in the IMS core network.
Releases and versions of TS 24.247
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.247
Category: Services (IMS Messaging). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 24.247
- TS 24.147 IMS Conferencing Protocol Details
- TS 22.340 IMS Messaging Stage 1 Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.228 IP Multimedia Service Requirements
- TS 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 24.228 IMS SIP Signaling Flows Examples
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
Specifications that reference TS 24.247
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TS 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 24.173 Multimedia Telephony Service and Supplementary Services in IMS
- TS 33.328 IMS Media Plane Security
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- TS 29.165 Inter-IMS Network-to-Network Interface (II-NNI)
- TS 23.333 MRFC-MRFP Mp Interface Requirements
- TS 24.279 Combined CS Calls and IMS Sessions
- TR 26.919 Study on 5G Conversational Media Handling
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.237 IMS Service Continuity Protocol Details
- TS 24.238 SIP-based user configuration of supplementary services
- TS 24.239 Flexible Alerting Protocol for IMS
- TS 24.244 Wireless LAN Control Plane Protocol
- TS 24.250 Reliable Data Service Protocol Specification
- TS 24.257 UAS Application Enabler (UAE) Layer
- TS 24.259 Personal Network Management (PNM) Protocol Details
- TS 24.275 MO for MMTEL Basic Communication Part
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.247?
3GPP TS 24.247 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Messaging Protocol Specification. Defines SIP, SDP and MSRP procedures for immediate, session-based and conference messaging in the IMS core network.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.247?
TS 24.247 is published in 15 releases, from Rel-6 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 24.247 belong to?
TS 24.247 belongs to the Services (IMS Messaging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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