TS 29.205 – BICC Protocols for Bearer-Independent CS Core Network
3GPP TS 29.205 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BICC Protocols for Bearer-Independent CS Core Network. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies protocols for ITU-T Q.1902 BICC call control in 3GPP Bearer-Independent CS core network, covering call control, bearer control, and transport.
Releases and versions of TS 29.205
| 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 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.205
Category: Core Network (Call Control). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.205
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 29.202 SS7 Signalling Transport Protocol Architectures
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.284 Local Call Local Switch Stage 2
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 29.414 Nb Interface Bearer Transport & Control Protocols
Specifications that reference TS 29.205
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
- TS 29.163 Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 29.414 Nb Interface Bearer Transport & Control Protocols
- TS 29.235 SIP-I CS Core Network Interworking
- TS 23.284 Local Call Local Switch Stage 2
- TS 29.332 MGCF-IM-MGW Interface Protocol (Mn)
- TS 29.164 CS-LTE Interworking with SIP-I, BICC, ISUP
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.199-22 OSA Parlay X Policy Web Service (Part 22)
- TS 29.201 RESTful Rx Interface for AF-PC Communication
- TS 29.202 SS7 Signalling Transport Protocol Architectures
- TS 29.204 SS7 Security Gateway Functional Description
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 29.215 S9 Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.205?
3GPP TS 29.205 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BICC Protocols for Bearer-Independent CS Core Network. Specifies protocols for ITU-T Q.1902 BICC call control in 3GPP Bearer-Independent CS core network, covering call control, bearer control, and transport.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.205?
TS 29.205 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 29.205 belong to?
TS 29.205 belongs to the Core Network (Call Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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