TS 36.304 – LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
3GPP TS 36.304 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); User Equipment (UE) procedures in idle mode”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines E-UTRA access-stratum idle-mode and RRC_INACTIVE procedures, including cell selection, reselection, paging, mobility, measurements, and interworking with other radio technologies.
Releases and versions of TS 36.304
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.304
Category: Radio Access (Idle Mode and Cell Selection). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: UE.
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 36.304
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 25.304 UE Idle Mode Procedures
- 25.990 Vocabulary for UTRAN
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 24.302 Access to EPC via non-3GPP networks; Stage 3
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
Specifications that reference TS 36.304
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.216 LTE Relay Node Physical Layer
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 36.307 Release Independent UE Requirements for E-UTRA
- TS 36.314 E-UTRA Radio Measurements Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.304?
3GPP TS 36.304 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures. Defines E-UTRA access-stratum idle-mode and RRC_INACTIVE procedures, including cell selection, reselection, paging, mobility, measurements, and interworking with other radio technologies.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.304?
TS 36.304 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.304 belong to?
TS 36.304 belongs to the Radio Access (Idle Mode and Cell Selection) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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