TS 36.443 – M2 Application Protocol (M2AP) for E-UTRAN
3GPP TS 36.443 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for M2 Application Protocol (M2AP) for E-UTRAN. It is published in 11 releases (Rel-9 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies radio network layer signaling for M2 interface between eNB and MCE, enabling MBMS session control, scheduling, and management in LTE networks.
Releases and versions of TS 36.443
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.443
Category: Radio Access (Radio Network Layer Signalling). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.443
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.445 M1 interface user plane protocol for MBMS
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.401 E-UTRAN Overall Architecture Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
Specifications that reference TS 36.443
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 28.658 E-UTRAN NRM Information Service
- TS 36.440 E-UTRAN MBMS Architecture Description
- TR 23.780 MBMS for Mission Critical Communication Services
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.425 X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity
- 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 36.444 M3AP Protocol Specification for M3 Interface
- TS 36.445 M1 interface user plane protocol for MBMS
- TS 36.455 LTE Positioning Protocol Annex (LPPa)
- TS 36.456 SLm Interface Introduction
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.443?
3GPP TS 36.443 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for M2 Application Protocol (M2AP) for E-UTRAN. Specifies radio network layer signaling for M2 interface between eNB and MCE, enabling MBMS session control, scheduling, and management in LTE networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.443?
TS 36.443 is published in 11 releases, from Rel-9 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.443 belong to?
TS 36.443 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Network Layer Signalling) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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