TS 26.512 – 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
3GPP TS 26.512 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs. Its official 3GPP title is “5G Media Streaming (5GMS); Protocols”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies protocols and APIs for 5G Media Streaming services, covering downlink and uplink streaming, provisioning, and media session handling.
Releases and versions of TS 26.512
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.512
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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.512
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 29.514 Policy Authorization Service
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 26.512
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TS 29.517 AF Event Exposure Service
- TS 26.517 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Protocols
- TS 29.591 NEF Southbound Services
- TS 26.532 Data Collection and Reporting API Specification
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TS 26.113 Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
Other specifications in the 26 series
- 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
- TS 26.517 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Protocols
- TS 26.522 RTP for XR in 5G Systems
- TS 26.531 Data Collection & Reporting Architecture for 5G
- TS 26.532 Data Collection and Reporting API Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.512?
3GPP TS 26.512 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs. Specifies protocols and APIs for 5G Media Streaming services, covering downlink and uplink streaming, provisioning, and media session handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.512?
TS 26.512 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.512 belong to?
TS 26.512 belongs to the Services (Media Streaming) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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