TS 29.061 – Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
3GPP TS 29.061 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Packet Domain Interworking Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Interworking between the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN)”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines stage-3 interworking requirements between packet-domain PLMNs, PDNs, and external networks, covering GPRS, EPC, mobility, addressing, QoS, and related interfaces.
Releases and versions of TS 29.061
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.061
Category: Core Network (Packet Domain Interworking). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.061
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 29.336 Diameter-based Interfaces for MTC and Packet Data Networks
- TS 29.275 PMIPv6 Mobility & Tunnelling Protocols Stage 3
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 29.229 Diameter Protocol for Cx/Dx Interfaces
- TS 25.446 MBMS Synchronisation Protocol (SYNC)
- TS 25.323 Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Specification
- TS 27.060 TE-MT Interworking for Packet Domain
- TS 29.128 MME/SGSN Interfaces for PDN Interworking
- TS 23.285 V2X Architecture Enhancements for LTE
- TS 29.468 MB2 Reference Point Protocol Definition
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
Specifications that reference TS 29.061
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
Other specifications in the 29 series
- 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
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 29.078 CAMEL Phase 4 CAP Specification
- TS 29.079 Optimal Media Routeing (OMR) Procedures
- TS 29.108 RANAP on E-interface for 3G MSC Relocation
- TS 29.109 GAA Bootstrapping Interfaces (Zh, Dz, Zn, Zpn)
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.061?
3GPP TS 29.061 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Packet Domain Interworking Requirements. Defines stage-3 interworking requirements between packet-domain PLMNs, PDNs, and external networks, covering GPRS, EPC, mobility, addressing, QoS, and related interfaces.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.061?
TS 29.061 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.061 belong to?
TS 29.061 belongs to the Core Network (Packet Domain Interworking) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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