TS 26.113 – Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs
3GPP TS 26.113 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs. Its official 3GPP title is “Real-Time Media Communication; Protocols and APIs”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies Stage-3 procedures, APIs, and protocols for RTC architecture to support WebRTC-based real-time media transport over 5G.
Releases and versions of TS 26.113
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.113
Category: Core Network (Real-Time Media Communication). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: HTTP, ICE, DTLS, SRTP, RTP
Interfaces: RTC-1, RTC-3, RTC-4m, RTC-4s, RTC-5
Key use cases
- WebRTC over 5G
- Real-time media streaming
- RTC session provisioning
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.113
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.119 Device Media Capabilities for AR Services
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 26.506 Real-Time Media Communication Architecture for 5G
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- 26.571 5G System; Common Data Types for Service Based Interfaces; Stage 3
- TS 26.522 RTP for XR in 5G Systems
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 26.512 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
Specifications that reference TS 26.113
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.103 3GPP Codec Lists for OoBTC and TrFO
- TS 26.104 AMR Floating-Point Codec Specification
- TS 26.110 3G-324M Multimedia Codecs for Circuit Switched Networks
- TS 26.111 3G-324M Terminal Specification for CS Multimedia
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.115 Echo control for speech and multimedia services
- TS 26.116 TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.113?
3GPP TS 26.113 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs. Specifies Stage-3 procedures, APIs, and protocols for RTC architecture to support WebRTC-based real-time media transport over 5G.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.113?
TS 26.113 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.113 belong to?
TS 26.113 belongs to the Core Network (Real-Time Media Communication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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