TS 26.118 – Virtual Reality Media Formats
3GPP TS 26.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Virtual Reality Media Formats. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines interoperable media formats and profiles for VR streaming services over 3GPP networks.
Releases and versions of TS 26.118
| 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 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.118
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 26.118
Specifications that reference TS 26.118
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 28.405 QoE Measurement Control & Configuration
- TS 26.512 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
Other specifications in the 26 series
- 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)
- 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
- TS 26.132 Terminal Acoustic Test Methods for Telephony
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.118?
3GPP TS 26.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Virtual Reality Media Formats. Defines interoperable media formats and profiles for VR streaming services over 3GPP networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.118?
TS 26.118 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.118 belong to?
TS 26.118 belongs to the Services (Media Streaming) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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