TR 26.802 – 5G Media Streaming Multicast Enhancements
3GPP TR 26.802 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5G Media Streaming Multicast Enhancements. Its official 3GPP title is “Multicast Architecture Enhancement for 5G Media Streaming”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Identifies enhancements for 5G Media Streaming to support multicast-broadcast services, including MABR, IGMP termination, and session lifecycle management.
Releases and versions of TR 26.802
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 26.802
Category: Services (Multimedia). 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 TR 26.802
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 26.348 xMB Interface Specification
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 29.468 MB2 Reference Point Protocol Definition
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 22.146 MBMS Stage 1 Description
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TS 26.512 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
Specifications that reference TR 26.802
- TR 26.804 5G Media Streaming Architecture Extensions
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.532 Data Collection and Reporting API Specification
- TS 26.565 Split Rendering Media Service Enabler
- TS 26.567 IMS-based Split Rendering for XR
- TR 26.801 Testing UEs with Non-Traditional Earpieces
- TR 26.803 5G Media Streaming Extensions for Edge Processing
- TR 26.804 5G Media Streaming Architecture Extensions
- TR 26.805 Study on Media Production over 5G NPN Systems
- TR 26.806 Technical Report on Smartly Tethering AR Glasses
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 26.802?
3GPP TR 26.802 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5G Media Streaming Multicast Enhancements. Identifies enhancements for 5G Media Streaming to support multicast-broadcast services, including MABR, IGMP termination, and session lifecycle management.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 26.802?
TR 26.802 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TR 26.802 belong to?
TR 26.802 belongs to the Services (Multimedia) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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