TS 29.281 – GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 29.281 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GTPv1-U Protocol Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “General Packet Radio System (GPRS) Tunnelling Protocol User Plane (GTPv1-U)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Defines GTP user plane protocol for tunneling user data across 3GPP interfaces from 2G to 5G systems.
Releases and versions of TS 29.281
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.281
Category: Core Network (User Plane Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.281
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 23.121 UMTS/GSM Evolution Technical Spec
- TS 43.129 PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.425 X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity
Specifications that reference TS 29.281
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.277 S102 Interface Protocol Specification
- TS 29.278 CAMEL Application Part (CAP) for IMS Phase 4
- TS 29.279 MIPv4 Mobility Protocol over S2a
- TS 29.280 Sv Interface Specification for SRVCC
- TS 29.282 3GPP Mobile IPv6 Vendor Specific Option Format
- TS 29.283 Diameter-based MC service user database interfaces
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 29.303 DNS Procedures for EPS and 5G Interworking
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.281?
3GPP TS 29.281 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GTPv1-U Protocol Specification. Defines GTP user plane protocol for tunneling user data across 3GPP interfaces from 2G to 5G systems.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.281?
TS 29.281 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 29.281 belong to?
TS 29.281 belongs to the Core Network (User Plane Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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