TS 29.010 – Signalling interworking for core and access networks
3GPP TS 29.010 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Signalling interworking for core and access networks. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies mapping between radio access layer 3 messages (BSSMAP, RANAP, NAS) and core network MAP/S1AP parameters for procedures like location update, handover, and SRVCC.
Releases and versions of TS 29.010
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.010
Category: Core Network (Protocol Interworking). 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 that reference TS 29.010
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 29.108 RANAP on E-interface for 3G MSC Relocation
- TS 49.008 BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.007 PLMN-PSTN/ISDN Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.011 Interworking for Supplementary Services
- TS 29.013 MAP-SSAP Interworking for CCBS Service
- TS 29.016 Gs Interface: Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 29.018 SGSN-VLR Interface (Gs) Procedures
Related glossary terms
Related topics
Related technologies
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.010?
3GPP TS 29.010 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Signalling interworking for core and access networks. Specifies mapping between radio access layer 3 messages (BSSMAP, RANAP, NAS) and core network MAP/S1AP parameters for procedures like location update, handover, and SRVCC.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.010?
TS 29.010 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 29.010 belong to?
TS 29.010 belongs to the Core Network (Protocol Interworking) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
View the full specification with interactive table of contents, version history, and AI analysis.
Read Full Specification →