TS 32.253 – Charging for Control Plane Data Transfer
3GPP TS 32.253 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging for Control Plane Data Transfer. It is published in 7 releases (Rel-13 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies offline/online charging for Control Plane data transfer (NIDD via SCEF), including architecture, CDR structure, and principles.
Releases and versions of TS 32.253
| 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 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.253
Category: Core Network (Charging). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.253
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 32.274 SMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
Specifications that reference TS 32.253
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 29.128 MME/SGSN Interfaces for PDN Interworking
- TR 28.816 Charging for 5G Cellular IoT
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.252 3GPP WLAN Interworking Charging
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.253?
3GPP TS 32.253 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging for Control Plane Data Transfer. Specifies offline/online charging for Control Plane data transfer (NIDD via SCEF), including architecture, CDR structure, and principles.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.253?
TS 32.253 is published in 7 releases, from Rel-13 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.253 belong to?
TS 32.253 belongs to the Core Network (Charging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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