TS 26.117 – 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
3GPP TS 26.117 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming (5GMS). It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies speech and audio media capabilities, operation points, media profiles, and codec requirements for 5G Media Streaming services.
Releases and versions of TS 26.117
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.117
Category: Services (Media Streaming). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Key use cases
- 5G Media Streaming
- Voice over 5G
- Enhanced Audio Services
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.117
- TS 26.173 AMR-WB Codec ANSI-C Implementation
- TS 26.204 AMR-WB Floating-Point Codec Specification
- TS 26.193 AMR-WB Source Controlled Rate (SCR) Operation
- TS 26.441 EVS Audio Processing Introduction
- TS 26.442 EVS Codec Fixed Point ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.443 EVS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.445 EVS Codec Specification
- TS 26.446 EVS Codec AMR-WB Backward Compatibility Spec
- TS 26.450 EVS Codec DTX System Level Aspects
- TS 26.401 Enhanced aacPlus Audio Codec Mapping
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.402 Enhanced aacPlus Error Concealment & Processing
Specifications that reference TS 26.117
Other specifications in the 26 series
- 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 26.116 TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services
- 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
- TS 26.131 Terminal Acoustic Performance Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.117?
3GPP TS 26.117 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming (5GMS). Specifies speech and audio media capabilities, operation points, media profiles, and codec requirements for 5G Media Streaming services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.117?
TS 26.117 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.117 belong to?
TS 26.117 belongs to the Services (Media Streaming) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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