TS 32.257 – Edge Computing Charging Management
3GPP TS 32.257 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Edge Computing Charging Management. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies converged offline/online charging for 5G Edge Computing domain, covering subscriber and service-provider charging aspects.
Releases and versions of TS 32.257
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.257
Category: Services (Charging). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.257
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
- TS 28.538 Management and orchestration for edge computing
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 28.550 5G Performance Assurance Management Services
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
- TS 32.254 Charging for Northbound APIs
- TS 29.558 Edge Application Enablement APIs
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- 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 32.257
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- 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
- TR 23.958 EDGEAPP alignment with ETSI MEC and GSMA OP
- TR 28.840 Study on CHF Segmentation;
- TR 28.843 Technical Report on Charging Aspects for Vertical Scenarios
- TR 28.844 Technical Report on Charging Aspects of Satellite in 5GS
Other specifications in the 32 series
- 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 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.271 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec
- TS 32.272 Charging for Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.257?
3GPP TS 32.257 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Edge Computing Charging Management. Specifies converged offline/online charging for 5G Edge Computing domain, covering subscriber and service-provider charging aspects.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.257?
TS 32.257 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.257 belong to?
TS 32.257 belongs to the Services (Charging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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