TS 36.444 – M3AP Protocol Specification for M3 Interface
3GPP TS 36.444 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for M3AP Protocol Specification for M3 Interface. It is published in 11 releases (Rel-9 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies E-UTRAN M3 interface protocol (M3AP) for MBMS session management between MCE and EPC.
Releases and versions of TS 36.444
| 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 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.444
Category: Radio Access (Protocol Definition). 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 36.444
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.007 Restoration procedures
- 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 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 36.445 M1 interface user plane protocol for MBMS
Specifications that reference TS 36.444
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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
- TS 36.445 M1 interface user plane protocol for MBMS
- TS 36.455 LTE Positioning Protocol Annex (LPPa)
- TS 36.456 SLm Interface Introduction
- TS 36.457 SLm Interface Physical Layer Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.444?
3GPP TS 36.444 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for M3AP Protocol Specification for M3 Interface. Specifies E-UTRAN M3 interface protocol (M3AP) for MBMS session management between MCE and EPC.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.444?
TS 36.444 is published in 11 releases, from Rel-9 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.444 belong to?
TS 36.444 belongs to the Radio Access (Protocol Definition) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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