TS 29.554 – BDT Policy Control Service
3GPP TS 29.554 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BDT Policy Control Service. Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; Background Data Transfer Policy Control Service; Stage 3”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines the 5G PCF service for negotiating, updating, notifying, and deleting background data transfer policies through the N30 interface.
Releases and versions of TS 29.554
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.554
Category: Services (Policy Control). 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 29.554
- TS 29.504 Nudr Unified Data Repository Services
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TS 29.520 5G NWDAF Services
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
Specifications that reference TS 29.554
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 29.514 Policy Authorization Service
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 29.520 5G NWDAF Services
- TS 29.513 5G PCC Signalling Flows
- TS 29.508 Session Management Event Exposure Service
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.591 NEF Southbound Services
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TS 29.574 DCCF Service Based Interface
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.550 Nsoraf Service Based Interface for SOR-AF
- TS 29.551 5G PFD Management Service Stage 3
- TS 29.552 5G Network Data Analytics Procedures
- TS 29.553 Npanf Service Based Interface Stage 3 Protocol
- TS 29.555 5G DDNMF Service Based Interface Stage 3
- TS 29.556 EASDF Service Based Interface Stage 3
- TS 29.557 5G ProSe Application Function Service
- TS 29.558 Edge Application Enablement APIs
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.554?
3GPP TS 29.554 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BDT Policy Control Service. Defines the 5G PCF service for negotiating, updating, notifying, and deleting background data transfer policies through the N30 interface.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.554?
TS 29.554 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 29.554 belong to?
TS 29.554 belongs to the Services (Policy Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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