TS 26.346 – MBMS User Services Specification
3GPP TS 26.346 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS User Services Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines media codecs, formats, and protocols for MBMS user services over 3GPP networks, supporting broadcast/multicast delivery.
Releases and versions of TS 26.346
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.346
Category: Services (Broadcast/Multicast). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- service providers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.346
- TS 36.443 M2 Application Protocol (M2AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TR 26.946 MBMS User Services Overview
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
- TS 26.290 AMR-WB+ Audio Codec Specification
- TS 26.304 Floating-point Extended AMR-WB+ Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.273 Fixed-point AMR-WB+ codec ANSI-C code
- TS 26.401 Enhanced aacPlus Audio Codec Mapping
- TS 26.410 Enhanced aacPlus Floating-Point ANSI-C Code
- TS 22.146 MBMS Stage 1 Description
Specifications that reference TS 26.346
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.285 V2X Architecture Enhancements for LTE
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.281 MCVideo Codecs and Media Handling
- 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 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 26.348 xMB Interface Specification
- TS 26.401 Enhanced aacPlus Audio Codec Mapping
- TS 26.402 Enhanced aacPlus Error Concealment & Processing
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.346?
3GPP TS 26.346 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS User Services Specification. Defines media codecs, formats, and protocols for MBMS user services over 3GPP networks, supporting broadcast/multicast delivery.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.346?
TS 26.346 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.346 belong to?
TS 26.346 belongs to the Services (Broadcast/Multicast) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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