TS 36.425 – X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity
3GPP TS 36.425 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity. It is published in 8 releases (Rel-12 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies X2 user plane protocol for flow control in dual connectivity with split bearers, using GTP-U extension headers.
Releases and versions of TS 36.425
| 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 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.425
Category: Radio Access (X2 Interface). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.425
Specifications that reference TS 36.425
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.421 X2 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.422 X2 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 36.423 X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification
- TS 36.424 X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols
- TS 36.440 E-UTRAN MBMS Architecture Description
- TS 36.441 MBMS Layer 1 Specifications for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.442 Signalling transport for M2 and M3 interfaces
- TS 36.443 M2 Application Protocol (M2AP) for E-UTRAN
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.425?
3GPP TS 36.425 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity. Specifies X2 user plane protocol for flow control in dual connectivity with split bearers, using GTP-U extension headers.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.425?
TS 36.425 is published in 8 releases, from Rel-12 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.425 belong to?
TS 36.425 belongs to the Radio Access (X2 Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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