TS 29.244 – PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
3GPP TS 29.244 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation. Its official 3GPP title is “Interface between the Control Plane and the User Plane Nodes”. It is published in 7 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines PFCP signaling between control-plane and user-plane functions across EPC Sx, 5GC N4, and N4mb interfaces, including session, forwarding, QoS, charging, and multicast control.
Releases and versions of TS 29.244
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.244
Category: Core Network (User Plane Control). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 29.244
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 22.153 Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) requirements
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.107 Lawful Interception Architecture & Functions
- TS 29.251 Gw/Gwn Reference Points Stage 3 Specification
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- TS 29.303 DNS Procedures for EPS and 5G Interworking
Specifications that reference TS 29.244
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.234 WLAN-3GPP Interworking Stage-3 Protocol
- TS 29.235 SIP-I CS Core Network Interworking
- TS 29.238 H.248 Profile for IBCF-TrGW Interface
- TS 29.240 3GPP Generic User Profile (GUP) Stage 3 Protocol
- TS 29.250 Nu Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.251 Gw/Gwn Reference Points Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.255 UAS-specific NAF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.256 UAS-NF NEF Service Protocols
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.244?
3GPP TS 29.244 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation. Defines PFCP signaling between control-plane and user-plane functions across EPC Sx, 5GC N4, and N4mb interfaces, including session, forwarding, QoS, charging, and multicast control.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.244?
TS 29.244 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.244 belong to?
TS 29.244 belongs to the Core Network (User Plane Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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