TS 26.348 – xMB Interface Specification
3GPP TS 26.348 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for xMB Interface Specification. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines northbound interface (xMB) between BM-SC and content providers for MBMS delivery services, supporting streaming, file delivery, and unicast fallback.
Releases and versions of TS 26.348
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.348
Category: Services (MBMS). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.348
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.468 MB2 Reference Point Protocol Definition
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 26.234 3GPP PSS Protocols and Codecs Specification
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
Specifications that reference TS 26.348
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.285 V2X Architecture Enhancements for LTE
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TS 23.282 Mission Critical Data Functional Architecture
- TS 26.502 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Architecture
- TS 29.116 REST-based protocol for xMB reference point
- TS 23.286 V2X Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 23.255 UAS Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 24.486 V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol Spec
Other specifications in the 26 series
- 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
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 26.401 Enhanced aacPlus Audio Codec Mapping
- TS 26.402 Enhanced aacPlus Error Concealment & Processing
- TS 26.403 Enhanced aacPlus AAC Encoder Specification
- TS 26.404 Enhanced aacPlus SBR Encoder Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.348?
3GPP TS 26.348 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for xMB Interface Specification. Defines northbound interface (xMB) between BM-SC and content providers for MBMS delivery services, supporting streaming, file delivery, and unicast fallback.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.348?
TS 26.348 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.348 belong to?
TS 26.348 belongs to the Services (MBMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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