TS 29.162 – IMS-IP Network Interworking
3GPP TS 29.162 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS-IP Network Interworking. Its official 3GPP title is “Interworking between the IM CN subsystem and IP networks”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Details interworking between IMS and external IP networks, covering control/user plane, IP version translation, and NAT traversal.
Releases and versions of TS 29.162
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | 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 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.162
Category: Core Network (IMS). 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: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.162
- 29.962 Signalling interworking between the 3GPP profile of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and non-3GPP SIP usage
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 29.238 H.248 Profile for IBCF-TrGW Interface
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 29.235 SIP-I CS Core Network Interworking
- TS 33.328 IMS Media Plane Security
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 29.079 Optimal Media Routeing (OMR) Procedures
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 29.165 Inter-IMS Network-to-Network Interface (II-NNI)
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TS 24.237 IMS Service Continuity Protocol Details
Specifications that reference TS 29.162
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TS 33.328 IMS Media Plane Security
- TS 23.334 IMS-ALG to IMS-AGW Interface (Iq) Stage 2
- TS 33.107 Lawful Interception Architecture & Functions
- TS 29.235 SIP-I CS Core Network Interworking
- TS 29.165 Inter-IMS Network-to-Network Interface (II-NNI)
- TS 29.079 Optimal Media Routeing (OMR) Procedures
- TS 29.238 H.248 Profile for IBCF-TrGW Interface
- TS 24.523 NGCN-NGN Interconnection Scenarios
- TS 24.279 Combined CS Calls and IMS Sessions
- TR 26.930 WebRTC Enhancements for Immersive RTC over 5G
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.153 Ns Reference Point Protocol between SCEF and RCAF
- TS 29.154 Nt Reference Point Protocol
- TS 29.155 REST-based St Reference Point Protocol
- TS 29.161 3GPP-WLAN Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.163 Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks
- TS 29.164 CS-LTE Interworking with SIP-I, BICC, ISUP
- TS 29.165 Inter-IMS Network-to-Network Interface (II-NNI)
- TS 29.168 SBc-AP Protocol Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.162?
3GPP TS 29.162 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS-IP Network Interworking. Details interworking between IMS and external IP networks, covering control/user plane, IP version translation, and NAT traversal.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.162?
TS 29.162 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 29.162 belong to?
TS 29.162 belongs to the Core Network (IMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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