TS 26.247 – Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
3GPP TS 26.247 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming. Its official 3GPP title is “Transparent end-to-end Packet-switched”. It is published in 10 releases (Rel-10 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies HTTP-based progressive download and dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP (3GP-DASH) for continuous media, separating it from RTP-based PSS.
Releases and versions of TS 26.247
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.247
Category: Services (Streaming Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, 3GPP PSS
Interfaces: N/A
Key use cases
- Progressive Download
- Dynamic Adaptive Streaming
- 5G Media Streaming
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.247
- TS 22.233 Packet-switched Streaming Service (PSS) Stage 1
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
- TS 26.233 3GPP Packet-Switched Streaming Service (PSS)
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TR 26.946 MBMS User Services Overview
- TS 26.234 3GPP PSS Protocols and Codecs Specification
- TR 26.905 Study on Mobile 3D Video Services
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TR 26.938 DASH Deployment Guidelines for 3GPP Networks
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 26.247
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- 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 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 26.234 3GPP PSS Protocols and Codecs Specification
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 26.118 Virtual Reality Media Formats
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.243 DSR Extended Advanced Front-end C Code
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- TS 26.245 3GPP Timed Text Format Specification
- TS 26.246 3GPP SMIL Language Profile Specification
- TS 26.249 Immersive Audio Split Rendering (ISAR)
- TS 26.250 IVAS Codec: General Overview
- TS 26.251 IVAS Fixed-Point C Code Specification
- TS 26.252 Digital Test Sequences for IVAS Codec and Related Functions
Related glossary terms
Related technologies
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.247?
3GPP TS 26.247 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming. Specifies HTTP-based progressive download and dynamic adaptive streaming over HTTP (3GP-DASH) for continuous media, separating it from RTP-based PSS.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.247?
TS 26.247 is published in 10 releases, from Rel-10 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.247 belong to?
TS 26.247 belongs to the Services (Streaming Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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