TS 29.415 – Nb User Plane Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 29.415 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nb User Plane Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the user plane protocol (Nb UP) between Media Gateways in the 3GPP CS core network, based on Iu UP.
Releases and versions of TS 29.415
| 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 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.415
Category: Core Network (User Plane Protocols). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.415
- TS 26.453 EVS Codec Generic Frame Format for 3G CS Networks
- TS 26.454 EVS Codec Mapping for 3G CS Networks
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 25.415 Iu Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 29.414 Nb Interface Bearer Transport & Control Protocols
- 41.001 GSM Release specifications
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.445 EVS Codec Specification
Specifications that reference TS 29.415
- TS 29.007 PLMN-PSTN/ISDN Interworking Requirements
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 29.163 Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 29.414 Nb Interface Bearer Transport & Control Protocols
- TS 26.102 Mapping of AMR and other codecs to interfaces
- TS 32.407 PM; CN CS Domain; UMTS/GSM measurements
- TS 29.231 Application of SIP-I Protocols to CS Core Network
- TS 23.034 HSCSD Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 29.332 MGCF-IM-MGW Interface Protocol (Mn)
- TS 23.202 CS Bearer Services Architecture in UMTS
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.405 Nq-AP Protocol Specification
- TS 29.412 Control Procedures for Trunk Gateways in NGN Networks
- TS 29.413 NGAP for Non-3GPP Access
- TS 29.414 Nb Interface Bearer Transport & Control Protocols
- TS 29.421 IMS Interworking with External IP Networks
- TS 29.424 H.248 Profile for Trunking Media Gateways
- TS 29.433 TISPAN endorsement of 3GPP Cx and Dx interfaces
- TS 29.435 NSCE Server Services API Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.415?
3GPP TS 29.415 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nb User Plane Protocol Specification. Specifies the user plane protocol (Nb UP) between Media Gateways in the 3GPP CS core network, based on Iu UP.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.415?
TS 29.415 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 29.415 belong to?
TS 29.415 belongs to the Core Network (User Plane Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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