TS 29.540 – Nsmsf Service-Based Interface for SMSF
3GPP TS 29.540 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nsmsf Service-Based Interface for SMSF. Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; SMS Services”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines the 5G Nsmsf API, data model, HTTP operations, and procedures for SMS authorization, activation, and message transport through the SMSF.
Releases and versions of TS 29.540
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.540
Category: Services (SMS Service Based Interface). 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 29.540
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.011 Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.540 5G Service-Based SMS Architecture
- TS 29.577 IP-SM-GW and SMS Router SBI Stage 3
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
Specifications that reference TS 29.540
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.535 AAnF Service Based Interface
- TS 29.536 Nnsacf Network Slice Admission Control
- TS 29.537 MBS Policy Control Services (Stage 3)
- TS 29.538 MSGin5G Service API Stage 3
- TS 29.541 NEF South-Bound Interfaces for NIDD and SMS
- TS 29.542 Nsmf NIDD Service API (TS 29.542)
- TS 29.543 Data Transfer Policy Control Services
- TS 29.544 Nspaf Service Based Interface for 5G System
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.540?
3GPP TS 29.540 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Nsmsf Service-Based Interface for SMSF. Defines the 5G Nsmsf API, data model, HTTP operations, and procedures for SMS authorization, activation, and message transport through the SMSF.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.540?
TS 29.540 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.540 belong to?
TS 29.540 belongs to the Services (SMS Service Based Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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