TS 29.120 – GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures
3GPP TS 29.120 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies signalling requirements and procedures for Gateway Location Register (GLR) in 3GPP networks, detailing interfaces and SCCP addressing.
Releases and versions of TS 29.120
| 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 | 15.0.0 | 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 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.120
Category: Core Network (Signalling). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.120
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 23.012 Circuit Switched Location Management Procedures
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.119 Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description
Specifications that reference TS 29.120
- TS 23.119 Gateway Location Register (GLR) Stage 2 Description
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.109 GAA Bootstrapping Interfaces (Zh, Dz, Zn, Zpn)
- TS 29.116 REST-based protocol for xMB reference point
- TS 29.118 MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS
- TS 29.119 GTP for GLR in 3GPP Networks
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.128 MME/SGSN Interfaces for PDN Interworking
- TS 29.139 H(e)NB - SeGW Interface Specification
- TS 29.153 Ns Reference Point Protocol between SCEF and RCAF
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.120?
3GPP TS 29.120 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GLR MAP signalling requirements & procedures. Specifies signalling requirements and procedures for Gateway Location Register (GLR) in 3GPP networks, detailing interfaces and SCCP addressing.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.120?
TS 29.120 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 TS 29.120 belong to?
TS 29.120 belongs to the Core Network (Signalling) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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