TS 32.254 – Charging for Northbound APIs
3GPP TS 32.254 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging for Northbound APIs. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies offline, online & converged charging architecture, principles, and CDRs for 3GPP Northbound APIs (e.g., T8, NEF).
Releases and versions of TS 32.254
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.254
Category: Management (Charging). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.254
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- 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 32.296 Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
Specifications that reference TS 32.254
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.290 5G Charging Service-Based Architecture
- TS 32.291 5G Charging Service-Based Interface
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.257 Edge Computing Charging Management
- TS 32.282 Charging management; Time Sensitive Networking
- TR 28.839 Study on charging aspects for time sensitive networking
- TR 28.816 Charging for 5G Cellular IoT
- TR 28.822 Charging for 5G LAN Services Study
Other specifications in the 32 series
- 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
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
- TS 32.256 5G Connection and Mobility Charging
- TS 32.257 Edge Computing Charging Management
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.254?
3GPP TS 32.254 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging for Northbound APIs. Specifies offline, online & converged charging architecture, principles, and CDRs for 3GPP Northbound APIs (e.g., T8, NEF).
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.254?
TS 32.254 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 32.254 belong to?
TS 32.254 belongs to the Management (Charging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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