TS 24.572 – LCS User Plane Protocol for 5GS
3GPP TS 24.572 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LCS User Plane Protocol for 5GS. Its official 3GPP title is “5G System (5GS)”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies LCS user plane protocol (LCS-UPP) and UPP-CM for positioning in 5G, covering message formats, procedures, and security.
Releases and versions of TS 24.572
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.572
Category: Services (Location Services). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
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 24.572
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 24.080 Supplementary Services Formats and Coding
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 29.641 3GPP Service Name and Port Number Registry Management
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 24.571 5G NAS Location Services (LCS)
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
Specifications that reference TS 24.572
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.558 Edge Application Enabler Server APIs Stage 3
- TS 24.559 Application Data Analytics Enablement Services
- TS 24.560 AIMLE SEAL Services Stage 3
- TS 24.571 5G NAS Location Services (LCS)
- TS 24.575 UE Pre-configuration for MBS
- TS 24.577 A2X Services in 5G System
- TS 24.578 UE policies for A2X services in 5GS
- TS 24.581 MCVideo Media Plane Control
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.572?
3GPP TS 24.572 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LCS User Plane Protocol for 5GS. Specifies LCS user plane protocol (LCS-UPP) and UPP-CM for positioning in 5G, covering message formats, procedures, and security.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.572?
TS 24.572 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 24.572 belong to?
TS 24.572 belongs to the Services (Location Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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