TS 29.002 – Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
3GPP TS 29.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Defines MAP signaling for PLMN entities to handle roaming MS behavior using SS7.
Releases and versions of TS 29.002
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.002
Category: Core Network (Signaling Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
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 29.002
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 43.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 29.018 SGSN-VLR Interface (Gs) Procedures
- TS 23.093 CCBS Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 23.066 Mobile Number Portability Technical Realization
- TS 22.082 Call Offering Supplementary Services Stage 1
- TS 23.116 Super-Charger Stage 2 Specification
- TS 22.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Specification
- TS 23.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Stage 2
- TS 24.135 Multicall Supplementary Service Stage 3
Specifications that reference TS 29.002
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.002?
3GPP TS 29.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification. Defines MAP signaling for PLMN entities to handle roaming MS behavior using SS7.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.002?
TS 29.002 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 29.002 belong to?
TS 29.002 belongs to the Core Network (Signaling Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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