TS 29.551 – 5G PFD Management Service Stage 3
3GPP TS 29.551 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G PFD Management Service Stage 3. Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; Packet Flow Description Management Service”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Stage 3 specification for the Packet Flow Description Management Service in 5G. Defines service operations for PFD subscription, notification, and retrieval.
Releases and versions of TS 29.551
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.551
Category: Core Network (Service Based Interfaces). 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 29.551
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.251 Gw/Gwn Reference Points Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 29.551
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 29.512 Session Management Policy Control Service Stage 3
- TS 29.513 5G PCC Signalling Flows
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.591 NEF Southbound Services
- TS 29.552 5G Network Data Analytics Procedures
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.544 Nspaf Service Based Interface for 5G System
- TS 29.548 SEAL Data Delivery Server Services Stage 3
- TS 29.549 SEAL Service APIs
- TS 29.550 Nsoraf Service Based Interface for SOR-AF
- TS 29.552 5G Network Data Analytics Procedures
- TS 29.553 Npanf Service Based Interface Stage 3 Protocol
- TS 29.554 BDT Policy Control Service
- TS 29.555 5G DDNMF Service Based Interface Stage 3
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.551?
3GPP TS 29.551 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G PFD Management Service Stage 3. Stage 3 specification for the Packet Flow Description Management Service in 5G. Defines service operations for PFD subscription, notification, and retrieval.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.551?
TS 29.551 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.551 belong to?
TS 29.551 belongs to the Core Network (Service Based Interfaces) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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