TS 29.163 – Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks
3GPP TS 29.163 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies interworking principles between 3GPP IP Multimedia Core Network subsystem and legacy BICC/ISUP-based circuit-switched networks for voice, data, and multimedia calls.
Releases and versions of TS 29.163
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.26.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.32.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.163
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: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.163
- TS 24.654 Closed User Group (CUG) supplementary service
- TS 24.616 Malicious Call Identification (MCID) Protocol
- TS 23.014 DTMF Support in 3GPP Systems
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 24.615 Communication Waiting (CW) Service Protocol
- TS 24.642 CCBS/CCNR/CCNL SIP Protocol Specification
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TS 22.228 IP Multimedia Service Requirements
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
- TS 23.226 Global Text Telephony (GTT) Stage 2
- TS 26.226 Cellular Text Telephone Modem (CTM)
Specifications that reference TS 29.163
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 23.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Architecture
- TS 24.628 Common Basic Communication Procedures in IMS
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 24.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Protocol
- TS 23.231 SIP-I based CS core network stage 2
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 33.107 Lawful Interception Architecture & Functions
- TS 29.235 SIP-I CS Core Network Interworking
- TS 32.409 IMS Performance Management Measurements
- TS 23.226 Global Text Telephony (GTT) Stage 2
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.154 Nt Reference Point Protocol
- TS 29.155 REST-based St Reference Point Protocol
- TS 29.161 3GPP-WLAN Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.162 IMS-IP Network Interworking
- 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
- TS 29.171 LCS-AP between MME and E-SMLC (SLs)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.163?
3GPP TS 29.163 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks. Specifies interworking principles between 3GPP IP Multimedia Core Network subsystem and legacy BICC/ISUP-based circuit-switched networks for voice, data, and multimedia calls.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.163?
TS 29.163 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 29.163 belong to?
TS 29.163 belongs to the Core Network (IMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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