TS 29.541 – NEF South-Bound Interfaces for NIDD and SMS
3GPP TS 29.541 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NEF South-Bound Interfaces for NIDD and SMS. Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; Network Exposure (NE) function services for Non-IP Data Delivery (NIDD) and Short Message Services (SMS)”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Stage 3 protocol and API definitions for NEF NIDD and SMS services, including SM context management and MO SMS forwarding.
Releases and versions of TS 29.541
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.541
Category: Core Network (Service Based Architecture). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.541
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 29.542 Nsmf NIDD Service API (TS 29.542)
- TS 23.540 5G Service-Based SMS Architecture
- TS 29.577 IP-SM-GW and SMS Router SBI Stage 3
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.011 Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 29.541
Other specifications in the 29 series
- 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 29.540 Nsmsf Service-Based Interface for SMSF
- 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
- TS 29.548 SEAL Data Delivery Server Services Stage 3
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.541?
3GPP TS 29.541 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NEF South-Bound Interfaces for NIDD and SMS. Stage 3 protocol and API definitions for NEF NIDD and SMS services, including SM context management and MO SMS forwarding.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.541?
TS 29.541 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.541 belong to?
TS 29.541 belongs to the Core Network (Service Based Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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