TS 29.311 – Service Level Interworking for Messaging
3GPP TS 29.311 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Service Level Interworking for Messaging. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies protocol details for interworking between Instant Messaging/Chat Sessions and Short Message Service (SMS).
Releases and versions of TS 29.311
| 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 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.311
Category: Services (IMS). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.311
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.042 Data Compression and Decompression for 3GPP
- TS 27.005 SMS Control Protocols for GSM/UMTS
- TS 26.141 IMS Messaging & Presence Media Formats
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- 51.011 Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment (SIM-ME) interface
- TS 23.038 Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 24.341 SMS over IP protocol details
Specifications that reference TS 29.311
- TS 24.341 SMS over IP protocol details
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 29.303 DNS Procedures for EPS and 5G Interworking
- TS 29.305 Interworking Functions for EPS-Legacy Systems
- TS 29.309 Nbsp Service Based Interface for GBA BSF
- TS 29.328 IMS Sh, Dh and Ph Interface Procedures
- TS 29.329 Diameter Protocol for Sh Interface
- TS 29.330 Diameter-based Sc Interface Specification
- TS 29.332 MGCF-IM-MGW Interface Protocol (Mn)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.311?
3GPP TS 29.311 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Service Level Interworking for Messaging. Specifies protocol details for interworking between Instant Messaging/Chat Sessions and Short Message Service (SMS).
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.311?
TS 29.311 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 29.311 belong to?
TS 29.311 belongs to the Services (IMS) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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