TS 29.515 – Ngmlc Location Services API
3GPP TS 29.515 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ngmlc Location Services API. Its official 3GPP title is “Gateway Mobile Location Services”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines the 5G Ngmlc service-based API for UE positioning, location events, privacy checks, and relative location services.
Releases and versions of TS 29.515
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.515
Category: Services (Location Services). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.515
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 22.071 Location Services (LCS) Stage 1
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 33.256 Security for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
Specifications that reference TS 29.515
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
- TS 29.574 DCCF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.575 ADRF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.552 5G Network Data Analytics Procedures
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.511 N5g-eir Service Based Interface
- TS 29.512 Session Management Policy Control Service Stage 3
- TS 29.513 5G PCC Signalling Flows
- TS 29.514 Policy Authorization Service
- TS 29.517 AF Event Exposure Service
- TS 29.518 AMF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.520 5G NWDAF Services
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.515?
3GPP TS 29.515 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ngmlc Location Services API. Defines the 5G Ngmlc service-based API for UE positioning, location events, privacy checks, and relative location services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.515?
TS 29.515 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.515 belong to?
TS 29.515 belongs to the Services (Location Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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