TS 29.198-16 – OSA API Service Broker SCF Specification
3GPP TS 29.198-16 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for OSA API Service Broker SCF Specification. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-9); the latest version is 9.0.0 in Rel-9.
Defines the Service Broker Capability Feature (SCF) for OSA APIs, enabling application access to network capabilities via standardized interfaces.
Releases and versions of TS 29.198-16
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.198-16
Category: Services (Open Service Access). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.198-12 OSA Charging SCF API Specification
- TS 29.198-13 Policy Management SCF for OSA API
- TS 29.198-14 OSA Presence and Availability Management SCF
- TS 29.198-15 OSA API Multi-Media Messaging SCF
- TS 29.199-01 OSA Parlay X Web Services Part 1: Common
- TS 29.199-02 Parlay X Web Services: Third Party Call
- TS 29.199-03 OSA Parlay X Call Notification Web Service
- TS 29.199-04 OSA Parlay X Web Services - Short Messaging
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.198-16?
3GPP TS 29.198-16 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for OSA API Service Broker SCF Specification. Defines the Service Broker Capability Feature (SCF) for OSA APIs, enabling application access to network capabilities via standardized interfaces.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.198-16?
TS 29.198-16 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-9. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 9.0.0 (Rel-9).
What category does TS 29.198-16 belong to?
TS 29.198-16 belongs to the Services (Open Service Access) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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