TS 32.296 – Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture
3GPP TS 32.296 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies architecture, functions, and internal interfaces of the Online Charging System for 3GPP networks.
Releases and versions of TS 32.296
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | 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 | 12.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.296
Category: Services (Charging and Billing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.296
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 22.024 Advice of Charge (AoC) Supplementary Service
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.230 3GPP Diameter Protocol Codes Specification
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 29.219 Sy Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.213 PCC Procedures and Flows
Specifications that reference TS 32.296
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.270 MMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.254 Charging for Northbound APIs
- TS 32.274 SMS Charging Management Specification
- TS 32.275 MMTel Charging Specification
- TS 32.271 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec
- TS 29.230 3GPP Diameter Protocol Codes Specification
- TS 32.278 Monitoring Events Offline Charging Specification
- TS 29.219 Sy Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.290 5G Charging Service-Based Architecture
- TS 32.291 5G Charging Service-Based Interface
- TS 32.293 Proxy Function in Domestic Service Provider
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.300 3GPP Network Resource Naming Convention
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.296?
3GPP TS 32.296 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture. Specifies architecture, functions, and internal interfaces of the Online Charging System for 3GPP networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.296?
TS 32.296 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.296 belong to?
TS 32.296 belongs to the Services (Charging and Billing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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