TS 32.298 – Charging Data Record Specification
3GPP TS 32.298 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging Data Record Specification. 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 CDR parameters, abstract syntax, and encoding rules for 3GPP offline and converged charging across network domains and subsystems.
Releases and versions of TS 32.298
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.18.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.20.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.23.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.298
Primary function: Data Format and Encoding. Category: Management (Charging and CDRs). 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: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.298
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- TS 22.002 Circuit Bearer Services Definition
- TS 22.004 Supplementary Services Stage 1 Specification
- TS 22.024 Advice of Charge (AoC) Supplementary Service
- TS 22.142 Value-added Services for SMS Requirements
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- 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
Specifications that reference TS 32.298
- TS 32.240 3GPP Charging Architecture and Principles
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 32.251 PS Domain Charging Management
- TS 32.260 IMS Charging Management
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 32.255 5G Data Connectivity Converged Charging
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.293 Proxy Function in Domestic Service Provider
- TS 32.295 3GPP Charging: CDR Transfer via GTP' Protocol
- TS 32.296 Online Charging System (OCS) Architecture
- TS 32.297 Charging Data Record File Transfer
- TS 32.299 Diameter Charging Applications for 3GPP
- TS 32.300 3GPP Network Resource Naming Convention
- TS 32.301 Notification IRP Requirements
- TS 32.302 Notification IRP Information Service
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.298?
3GPP TS 32.298 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Charging Data Record Specification. Defines CDR parameters, abstract syntax, and encoding rules for 3GPP offline and converged charging across network domains and subsystems.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.298?
TS 32.298 is published in 13 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 32.298 specify?
Data Format and Encoding.
What category does TS 32.298 belong to?
TS 32.298 belongs to the Management (Charging and CDRs) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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