TS 29.537 – MBS Policy Control Services (Stage 3)
3GPP TS 29.537 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBS Policy Control Services (Stage 3). Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; Multicast/Broadcast Policy Control Services”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines APIs for Multicast/Broadcast Policy Control in 5G, enabling policy provisioning for MBS sessions via PCF.
Releases and versions of TS 29.537
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.537
Category: Core Network (Policy Control). Technology generation: 5G. 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 29.537
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.532 Nmbsmf Service Based Interface Specification
- TS 29.514 Policy Authorization Service
- TS 29.512 Session Management Policy Control Service Stage 3
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.521 Binding Support Management Service
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 29.537
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.532 Nmbsmf Service Based Interface Specification
- TS 29.534 5G Access and Mobility Policy Authorization
- TS 29.535 AAnF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.536 Nnsacf Network Slice Admission Control
- TS 29.538 MSGin5G Service API Stage 3
- TS 29.540 Nsmsf Service-Based Interface for SMSF
- TS 29.541 NEF South-Bound Interfaces for NIDD and SMS
- TS 29.542 Nsmf NIDD Service API (TS 29.542)
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.537?
3GPP TS 29.537 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBS Policy Control Services (Stage 3). Defines APIs for Multicast/Broadcast Policy Control in 5G, enabling policy provisioning for MBS sessions via PCF.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.537?
TS 29.537 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.537 belong to?
TS 29.537 belongs to the Core Network (Policy Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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