TS 29.338 – Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS
3GPP TS 29.338 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS. Its official 3GPP title is “Diameter based protocols to support Short Message Service (SMS) capable Mobile Management Entities (MMEs)”. It is published in 9 releases (Rel-11 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G core networks.
Releases and versions of TS 29.338
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.338
Category: Core Network (Diameter 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 29.338
- TS 29.173 Diameter-based SLh Interface for LCS
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 29.329 Diameter Protocol for Sh Interface
- TS 29.336 Diameter-based Interfaces for MTC and Packet Data Networks
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
Specifications that reference TS 29.338
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 29.336 Diameter-based Interfaces for MTC and Packet Data Networks
- TS 32.274 SMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 29.128 MME/SGSN Interfaces for PDN Interworking
- TS 29.368 Tsp Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.334 IMS-ALG to IMS-AGW Interface Protocol
- TS 29.335 Ud Interface Protocol for UDC (Stage 3)
- TS 29.336 Diameter-based Interfaces for MTC and Packet Data Networks
- TS 29.337 Diameter T4 Interface for MTC Device Triggering
- TS 29.343 PC2 Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.344 PC4a Interface for ProSe between ProSe Function and HSS
- TS 29.345 Diameter-based PC6/PC7 interfaces for ProSe
- TS 29.364 IMS AS Service Data Descriptions
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.338?
3GPP TS 29.338 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS. Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G core networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.338?
TS 29.338 is published in 9 releases, from Rel-11 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 29.338 belong to?
TS 29.338 belongs to the Core Network (Diameter Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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