TS 31.115 – Secured Packet Structure for UICC Applications
3GPP TS 31.115 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Secured Packet Structure for UICC Applications. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies structure of Secured Packets for SMS-PP, SMS-CB, USSD & HTTP bearers. Defines mapping to UDH, concatenation rules, and security for SIM/USIM apps.
Releases and versions of TS 31.115
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 31.115
Category: Security (UICC/SIM Applications). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 31.115
- TS 24.090 USSD Stage 3 Protocol Specification
- 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 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
- TS 24.012 SMSCB over radio interface
- TS 23.038 Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
Specifications that reference TS 31.115
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 22.220 Home NodeB/Home eNodeB Service Requirements
- TS 33.303 ProSe Security Specification for EPS
- TS 31.130 (U)SIM Application Programming Interface
- TS 33.185 V2X Security in LTE
- TS 33.187 Security for Machine-Type Communications Enhancements
- TS 29.544 Nspaf Service Based Interface for 5G System
- TS 31.104 HPSIM Application Specification
- TS 31.131 C Language Binding for (U)SIM API
Other specifications in the 31 series
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 31.112 USAT Interpreter System Architecture and Functionality
- TS 31.113 USAT Interpreter Byte Codes Specification
- TS 31.114 USAT Interpreter Transmission Protocol
- TS 31.116 SIM/USIM Remote Management Specification
- TS 31.117 USAT Tests for Non-Removable UICC
- TS 31.120 UICC-Terminal Interface Test Specification
- TS 31.121 UICC Application Test Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 31.115?
3GPP TS 31.115 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Secured Packet Structure for UICC Applications. Specifies structure of Secured Packets for SMS-PP, SMS-CB, USSD & HTTP bearers. Defines mapping to UDH, concatenation rules, and security for SIM/USIM apps.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 31.115?
TS 31.115 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 31.115 belong to?
TS 31.115 belongs to the Security (UICC/SIM Applications) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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