TS 26.281 – MCVideo Codecs and Media Handling
3GPP TS 26.281 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MCVideo Codecs and Media Handling. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies codecs and media handling requirements for Mission Critical Video service, including mandatory H.264 support and optional H.265.
Releases and versions of TS 26.281
| 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 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.281
Category: Services (Mission Critical Services). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.281
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.280 Mission Critical Services Common Requirements (MCCoRe)
- TS 22.281 Mission Critical Video (MCVideo) Service Requirements
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.281 Mission Critical Video Service
- TS 26.179 Codecs and Media Handling for MCPTT
- TS 33.179 MCPTT Security Architecture and Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 26.281
- TS 24.281 MCVideo Signalling Control
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.268 eCall In-band Modem ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.269 eCall In-band Modem Conformance Testing
- TS 26.273 Fixed-point AMR-WB+ codec ANSI-C code
- TS 26.274 AMR-WB+ Codec Conformance Testing Specification
- TS 26.290 AMR-WB+ Audio Codec Specification
- TS 26.304 Floating-point Extended AMR-WB+ Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.307 3GPP HTML5 Profile Specification
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.281?
3GPP TS 26.281 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MCVideo Codecs and Media Handling. Specifies codecs and media handling requirements for Mission Critical Video service, including mandatory H.264 support and optional H.265.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.281?
TS 26.281 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.281 belong to?
TS 26.281 belongs to the Services (Mission Critical Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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