TS 32.240 – 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
3GPP TS 32.240 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles. Its official 3GPP title is “Telecommunication management”. It is published in 13 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines common charging principles and the logical architecture for online, offline, and converged charging across 3GPP domains, subsystems, and services.
Releases and versions of TS 32.240
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.240
Category: Management (Charging Management). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
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 32.240
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.253 Charging for Control Plane Data Transfer
- TS 32.254 Charging for Northbound APIs
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
- TS 32.256 5G Connection and Mobility Charging
- TS 32.257 Edge Computing Charging Management
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
Specifications that reference TS 32.240
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 32.101 PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.175 SuM NRM IRP XML Definition
- TS 32.176 Subscription Management NRM IRP Solution Set
- TS 32.181 User Data Convergence Management Framework
- TS 32.182 UDC Common Baseline Information Model (CBIM)
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.252 3GPP WLAN Interworking Charging
- TS 32.253 Charging for Control Plane Data Transfer
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.240?
3GPP TS 32.240 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles. Defines common charging principles and the logical architecture for online, offline, and converged charging across 3GPP domains, subsystems, and services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.240?
TS 32.240 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 32.240 belong to?
TS 32.240 belongs to the Management (Charging Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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