TS 29.594 – 5G Spending Limit Control Service (Nchf)
3GPP TS 29.594 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Spending Limit Control Service (Nchf). Its official 3GPP title is “5G System; Spending Limit Control Service”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Stage 3 definition of the Nchf_SpendingLimitControl service provided by the CHF, enabling NF consumers (e.g. PCF) to retrieve policy counter status and spending limit reporting per UE.
Releases and versions of TS 29.594
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.594
Category: Core Network (Charging and 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 29.594
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.513 5G PCC Signalling Flows
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TS 29.512 Session Management Policy Control Service Stage 3
- TS 23.316 Wireless and wireline convergence access support
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- 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 29.594
- TS 29.512 Session Management Policy Control Service Stage 3
- TS 32.291 5G Charging Service-Based Interface
- TS 29.513 5G PCC Signalling Flows
- TS 29.519 5G UDR Policy and Application Data Services
- TS 29.525 UE Policy Control Service
- TS 29.507 Access and Mobility Policy Control
- TR 28.826 Study on Nchf charging services phase 2
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.583 PIN-9 Personal IoT Network API
- TS 29.585 TSN Interworking Protocol for 5G System
- TS 29.586 Nslpkmf Service Based Interface for 5G Ranging and Sidelink Positioning
- TS 29.591 NEF Southbound Services
- TS 29.598 5G Unstructured Data Storage Services
- TS 29.641 3GPP Service Name and Port Number Registry Management
- TS 29.658 SIP Transfer of Tariff Information
- TS 29.673 Nucmf Service Based Interface Stage 3
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.594?
3GPP TS 29.594 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Spending Limit Control Service (Nchf). Stage 3 definition of the Nchf_SpendingLimitControl service provided by the CHF, enabling NF consumers (e.g. PCF) to retrieve policy counter status and spending limit reporting per UE.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.594?
TS 29.594 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 29.594 belong to?
TS 29.594 belongs to the Core Network (Charging and Policy Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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