TR 26.946 – MBMS User Services Overview
3GPP TR 26.946 is the 3GPP Technical Report for MBMS User Services Overview. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Overview of MBMS user services, delivery methods (streaming/download), and system architecture for multimedia broadcast/multicast.
Releases and versions of TR 26.946
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 26.946
Category: Services (Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS)). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 TR 26.946
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TR 26.848 Enhanced MBMS for DASH over broadcast/unicast
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
- TS 22.146 MBMS Stage 1 Description
- TS 22.246 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 33.220 Generic Authentication Architecture (GAA) Security
- TS 33.246 MBMS Security Specification
Specifications that reference TR 26.946
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TR 26.941 5G Media Slicing Extensions
- TR 26.942 Sustainable Media Metrics and Architectural Impacts for 5G
- TR 26.943 SES Codec Selection Report
- TR 26.944 QoE, ESQoS and SQoS metrics for 3G multimedia services
- TR 26.947 FEC Evaluation for MBMS Enhancement
- TR 26.948 Video enhancements for 3GPP Multimedia Services
- TR 26.949 TV Service Profiles for 3GPP Networks
- TR 26.950 Surround Sound in 3GPP Services Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 26.946?
3GPP TR 26.946 is the 3GPP Technical Report for MBMS User Services Overview. Overview of MBMS user services, delivery methods (streaming/download), and system architecture for multimedia broadcast/multicast.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 26.946?
TR 26.946 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TR 26.946 belong to?
TR 26.946 belongs to the Services (Multimedia Broadcast/Multicast Service (MBMS)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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