TS 32.260 – IMS Charging Management
3GPP TS 32.260 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Charging Management. 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 offline, online, and converged charging architecture, procedures, events, and CDRs for 3GPP IP Multimedia Subsystem services.
Releases and versions of TS 32.260
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.20.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.19.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.260
Category: Core Network (IMS Charging). 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 32.260
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 22.228 IP Multimedia Service Requirements
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 24.228 IMS SIP Signaling Flows Examples
- TS 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 29.229 Diameter Protocol for Cx/Dx Interfaces
Specifications that reference TS 32.260
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 23.167 IMS Emergency Services
- 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 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
Other specifications in the 32 series
- 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 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)
- TS 32.273 MBMS Charging Management
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.260?
3GPP TS 32.260 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IMS Charging Management. Defines offline, online, and converged charging architecture, procedures, events, and CDRs for 3GPP IP Multimedia Subsystem services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.260?
TS 32.260 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 32.260 belong to?
TS 32.260 belongs to the Core Network (IMS Charging) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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