TS 26.501 – 5G Media Streaming Architecture
3GPP TS 26.501 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming Architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “5G Media Streaming (5GMS)”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies 5G Media Streaming architecture for downlink and uplink streaming services, including network and UE functions, APIs, and support for EUTRAN and 5G features.
Releases and versions of TS 26.501
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.501
Category: Services (Media Streaming). Technology generation: 5G. 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 26.501
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
- TS 28.531 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 23.548 5G Edge Computing Stage 2 Architecture
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- TS 28.538 Management and orchestration for edge computing
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 26.348 xMB Interface Specification
- TS 26.531 Data Collection & Reporting Architecture for 5G
Specifications that reference TS 26.501
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 26.512 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
- TS 26.348 xMB Interface Specification
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TR 26.928 Study on eXtended Reality (XR) in 5G
- TS 29.517 AF Event Exposure Service
- TS 26.238 Framework for Live Uplink Streaming (FLUS)
- TS 26.502 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Architecture
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
- TR 26.998 5G AR/MR Glasses Integration Study
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.451 EVS Codec Voice Activity Detector (VAD) Specification
- TS 26.452 EVS Codec Fixed-Point C Code Implementation
- TS 26.453 EVS Codec Generic Frame Format for 3G CS Networks
- TS 26.454 EVS Codec Mapping for 3G CS Networks
- TS 26.502 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Architecture
- TS 26.506 Real-Time Media Communication Architecture for 5G
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.501?
3GPP TS 26.501 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming Architecture. Specifies 5G Media Streaming architecture for downlink and uplink streaming services, including network and UE functions, APIs, and support for EUTRAN and 5G features.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.501?
TS 26.501 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.501 belong to?
TS 26.501 belongs to the Services (Media Streaming) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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