TS 32.256 – 5G Connection and Mobility Charging
3GPP TS 32.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Connection and Mobility Charging. Its official 3GPP title is “Charging management”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines converged online and offline charging for 5G connection and mobility, including architectures, charging events, CDRs, roaming, and network sharing.
Releases and versions of TS 32.256
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 0.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.256
Primary function: Charging Architecture and Procedures. Category: Core Network (Charging Management). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
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 32.256
- 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 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 29.413 NGAP for Non-3GPP Access
- 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
- TS 32.290 5G Charging Service-Based Architecture
- TS 32.291 5G Charging Service-Based Interface
Specifications that reference TS 32.256
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- 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 28.204 Charging management
- TR 23.752 5G ProSe Enhancement Study
- TR 32.847 Charging Aspects for Network Slicing Phase 2
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.252 3GPP WLAN Interworking Charging
- 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 32.257 Edge Computing Charging Management
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.271 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.256?
3GPP TS 32.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Connection and Mobility Charging. Defines converged online and offline charging for 5G connection and mobility, including architectures, charging events, CDRs, roaming, and network sharing.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.256?
TS 32.256 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 32.256 specify?
Charging Architecture and Procedures.
What category does TS 32.256 belong to?
TS 32.256 belongs to the Core Network (Charging Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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