TS 25.304 – UE Idle Mode Procedures
3GPP TS 25.304 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Idle Mode Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) procedures in idle mode”. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies Access Stratum idle mode procedures for UE, including cell selection/reselection, paging, and MBMS interactions.
Releases and versions of TS 25.304
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | 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 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 25.304
Category: Radio Access (NAS). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 25.304
- TS 25.133 UTRAN RRM Requirements for FDD
- TS 25.123 Radio Resource Management for TDD
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 45.008 GSM Radio Link Control Specification
- TS 25.214 UTRA FDD Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 25.224 UTRA TDD Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 25.321 MAC Protocol Specification for UTRAN
- TS 43.022 Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
Specifications that reference TS 25.304
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 24.302 Access to EPC via non-3GPP networks; Stage 3
- TS 25.321 MAC Protocol Specification for UTRAN
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
Other specifications in the 25 series
- TS 25.300 UTRA Radio Interface Enhancements Overview
- TS 25.301 UE-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 25.302 UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TS 25.303 Radio Resource Control Procedures
- TS 25.305 UTRAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 25.306 UE Radio Access Capabilities Specification
- TS 25.307 UE Requirements for Release-Independent Frequency Bands
- TS 25.308 HSDPA Overall Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 25.304?
3GPP TS 25.304 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Idle Mode Procedures. Specifies Access Stratum idle mode procedures for UE, including cell selection/reselection, paging, and MBMS interactions.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 25.304?
TS 25.304 is published in 17 releases, from R99 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 25.304 belong to?
TS 25.304 belongs to the Radio Access (NAS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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