TS 29.212 – Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
3GPP TS 29.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points. Its official 3GPP title is “Policy and Charging Control (PCC); Reference points”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines stage 3 Diameter protocols and procedures for Gx, Gxx, Sd and St, enabling policy, charging, application detection and traffic steering control.
Releases and versions of TS 29.212
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.24.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.212
Category: Core Network (Policy and Charging Control). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.212
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 29.229 Diameter Protocol for Cx/Dx Interfaces
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
Specifications that reference TS 29.212
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 23.380 IMS Restoration Procedures
Other specifications in the 29 series
- 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 29.205 BICC Protocols for Bearer-Independent CS Core Network
- 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
- TS 29.217 Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for Np Interface
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.212?
3GPP TS 29.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points. Defines stage 3 Diameter protocols and procedures for Gx, Gxx, Sd and St, enabling policy, charging, application detection and traffic steering control.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.212?
TS 29.212 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.212 belong to?
TS 29.212 belongs to the Core Network (Policy and Charging Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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