TR 31.900 – SIM/USIM Interworking Aspects
3GPP TR 31.900 is the 3GPP Technical Report for SIM/USIM Interworking Aspects. Its official 3GPP title is “SIM/USIM internal and external interworking aspects”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Guidance on SIM/USIM interaction in mixed 2G/3G networks, focusing on authentication and security compatibility.
Releases and versions of TR 31.900
| 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 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 31.900
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 31.900
- TS 31.101 UICC-Terminal Interface Specification
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 21.111 USIM and UICC Requirements for 3G
- TS 22.100 UMTS Service Requirements for Release '99
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
- 51.011 Specification of the Subscriber Identity Module - Mobile Equipment Interface
Specifications that reference TR 31.900
- TS 51.010 SIM Application Toolkit Conformance Testing
Other specifications in the 31 series
- TR 31.826 Study on new UICC application for NSSAA
- TR 31.828 UICC Access to IMS
- TR 31.829 ISIM Conformance Requirements Technical Report
- TR 31.890 CT6 Aspects of 5G System Phase 1
- TR 31.901 USIM/ISIM/USAT Feature Review Study
- TR 31.919 SIM API and (U)SIM API Interworking
- TR 31.970 UICC Power Consumption Reduction
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 31.900?
3GPP TR 31.900 is the 3GPP Technical Report for SIM/USIM Interworking Aspects. Guidance on SIM/USIM interaction in mixed 2G/3G networks, focusing on authentication and security compatibility.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 31.900?
TR 31.900 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 TR 31.900 belong to?
TR 31.900 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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