TS 26.116 – TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services
3GPP TS 26.116 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services. It is published in 7 releases (Rel-13 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies video format requirements for TV services over 3GPP networks, ensuring consistent quality across linear, catch-up, and on-demand content.
Releases and versions of TS 26.116
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.116
Category: Services (Media Streaming). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 26.116
Specifications that reference TS 26.116
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- TS 26.118 Virtual Reality Media Formats
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TR 26.928 Study on eXtended Reality (XR) in 5G
- TR 26.918 Virtual Reality Relevance Study for 3GPP
- TR 26.925 Media Traffic Characteristics for 3GPP Networks
- TR 26.917 TV Service Enhancements over 3GPP
- TR 26.955 Video Codec Analysis for 5G Services
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.111 3G-324M Terminal Specification for CS Multimedia
- TS 26.113 Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.115 Echo control for speech and multimedia services
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
- TS 26.118 Virtual Reality Media Formats
- TS 26.119 Device Media Capabilities for AR Services
- TS 26.130 RTP Payload Format Testing for 3GPP Codecs
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.116?
3GPP TS 26.116 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services. Specifies video format requirements for TV services over 3GPP networks, ensuring consistent quality across linear, catch-up, and on-demand content.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.116?
TS 26.116 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-13 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.116 belong to?
TS 26.116 belongs to the Services (Media Streaming) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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