TR 29.820 – Study on PFCP Best Practice
3GPP TR 29.820 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on PFCP Best Practice. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on Best Practice of PFCP”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-17 (version 17.0.0).
Studies PFCP interoperability issues and solutions across 4G/5G interfaces for multi-vendor deployments.
Releases and versions of TR 29.820
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 29.820
Category: Core Network (Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 29.820
- TS 33.210 Network Domain Security for IP Networks
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.561 5G Network Interworking Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.214 Control and User Plane Separation for EPC
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TR 29.813 Shared Subscription Data Update
- TR 29.816 PCRF Failure & Restoration Study
- TR 29.817 Study on XML-based Rx interface for PCC
- TR 29.819 Diameter Base Protocol Update Analysis
- TR 29.821 Study on UDR Profile Restoration
- TR 29.826 P-CSCF Restoration Enhancements for WLAN
- TR 29.827 Policy and Charging for Volume Based Charging
- TR 29.828 IMS Media Plane Security H.248 Profiles Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 29.820?
3GPP TR 29.820 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on PFCP Best Practice. Studies PFCP interoperability issues and solutions across 4G/5G interfaces for multi-vendor deployments.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 29.820?
TR 29.820 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.0.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 29.820 belong to?
TR 29.820 belongs to the Core Network (Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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