TS 29.214 – Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
3GPP TS 29.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control. Its official 3GPP title is “Policy and Charging Control over Rx reference point”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines the stage 3 Rx interface between Application Functions and PCRF, covering Diameter signaling, service information exchange, QoS authorization, and policy control for multimedia services.
Releases and versions of TS 29.214
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.214
Category: Core Network (Policy and Charging Control). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.214
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 29.229 Diameter Protocol for Cx/Dx Interfaces
- TS 24.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Protocol
- TS 23.380 IMS Restoration Procedures
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 22.153 Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) requirements
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 29.214
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 23.280 Common Functional Architecture for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.204 SS7 Security Gateway Functional Description
- TS 29.205 BICC Protocols for Bearer-Independent CS Core Network
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 29.215 S9 Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.217 Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for Np Interface
- TS 29.219 Sy Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.222 CAPIF Northbound API Protocol
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.214?
3GPP TS 29.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control. Defines the stage 3 Rx interface between Application Functions and PCRF, covering Diameter signaling, service information exchange, QoS authorization, and policy control for multimedia services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.214?
TS 29.214 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 29.214 belong to?
TS 29.214 belongs to the Core Network (Policy and Charging Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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