TS 24.538 – MSGin5G Service Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 24.538 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MSGin5G Service Protocol Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Enabling MSGin5G Service”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Protocol aspects for MSGin5G service supporting messaging for massive IoT over 5G.
Releases and versions of TS 24.538
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.538
Category: Services (IoT Messaging). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 24.538
- TS 24.544 SEAL Group Management Protocol Specification
- TS 24.545 SEAL Location Management Protocol Specification
- TS 24.546 SEAL Configuration Management Protocol
- TS 24.547 SEAL Identity Management Protocol
- TS 24.548 Network Resource Management - SEAL Protocol Specification
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.641 3GPP Service Name and Port Number Registry Management
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
Specifications that reference TS 24.538
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.526 5GS UE Policies
- TS 24.528 Common Basic Communication Procedures for IMS Services
- TS 24.529 Explicit Communication Transfer (ECT) Simulation Service
- TS 24.535 5G DS-TT and NW-TT Protocols
- TS 24.539 NW-TT Protocol Aspects
- TS 24.542 SEAL Notification Management Protocol
- TS 24.543 SEAL Data Delivery Management Protocol
- TS 24.544 SEAL Group Management Protocol Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.538?
3GPP TS 24.538 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MSGin5G Service Protocol Specification. Protocol aspects for MSGin5G service supporting messaging for massive IoT over 5G.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.538?
TS 24.538 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 24.538 belong to?
TS 24.538 belongs to the Services (IoT Messaging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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