TS 29.118 – MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS
3GPP TS 29.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS. Its official 3GPP title is “Mobility Management Entity (MME)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies SGs interface procedures between MME and VLR for CS Fallback and SMS delivery over LTE.
Releases and versions of TS 29.118
| 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 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.118
Category: Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.118
- TS 24.011 Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
- TS 24.030 LCS Stage 3 for Mobile Station
- TS 24.081 Line Identification Supplementary Services Procedures
- TS 24.082 Call Forwarding Supplementary Services Procedures
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.018 SGSN-VLR Interface (Gs) Procedures
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
Specifications that reference TS 29.118
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 29.328 IMS Sh, Dh and Ph Interface Procedures
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 29.018 SGSN-VLR Interface (Gs) Procedures
- TS 33.108 LI Handover Interface Specification
Other specifications in the 29 series
- 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)
- TS 29.116 REST-based protocol for xMB reference point
- TS 29.119 GTP for GLR in 3GPP Networks
- TS 29.120 GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.128 MME/SGSN Interfaces for PDN Interworking
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.118?
3GPP TS 29.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS. Specifies SGs interface procedures between MME and VLR for CS Fallback and SMS delivery over LTE.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.118?
TS 29.118 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 29.118 belong to?
TS 29.118 belongs to the Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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