TS 32.271 – 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec
3GPP TS 32.271 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec. Its official 3GPP title is “Telecommunication management; Charging management; Location Services (LCS) charging”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies charging for Location Services (LCS) in 3GPP networks, including offline, online, and converged charging for GSM/UMTS and 5G systems.
Releases and versions of TS 32.271
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | 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 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.271
Category: Services (Charging Management). 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 32.271
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 25.305 UTRAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 24.002 PLMN Access Reference Configuration
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
Specifications that reference TS 32.271
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.296 Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture
- TS 32.278 Monitoring Events Offline Charging Specification
- TS 32.293 Proxy Function in Domestic Service Provider
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.256 5G Connection and Mobility Charging
- TS 32.257 Edge Computing Charging Management
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.272 Charging for Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC)
- TS 32.273 MBMS Charging Management
- TS 32.274 SMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.275 MMTel Charging Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.271?
3GPP TS 32.271 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec. Specifies charging for Location Services (LCS) in 3GPP networks, including offline, online, and converged charging for GSM/UMTS and 5G systems.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.271?
TS 32.271 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.271 belong to?
TS 32.271 belongs to the Services (Charging Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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