TR 36.888 – Low-Cost MTC UE Study for LTE
3GPP TR 36.888 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Low-Cost MTC UE Study for LTE. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-11 to Rel-12); the latest version is 12.0.0 in Rel-12.
Study on enabling low-cost LTE devices for Machine-Type Communication, focusing on cost reduction, coverage enhancement, and hardware simplification.
Releases and versions of TR 36.888
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 2.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 36.888
Category: Radio Access (Feasibility Study). 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: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TR 36.888
- TR 38.875 Study on reduced capability NR devices
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TR 36.884 MMSE-IRC Receiver Performance for LTE BS
- TR 36.885 Feasibility Study on LTE-based V2X Services
- TR 36.886 Feasibility of UE Power Class 2 for LTE Band 41
- TR 36.887 Energy Saving Enhancement for E-UTRAN Study
- TR 36.889 LAA and Wi-Fi Coexistence Evaluation Results
- TR 36.890 SC-PTM Support in LTE Study
- TR 36.892 Introduction of 1447-1467MHz Band for TD-LTE in China
- TR 36.893 700MHz E-UTRA FDD Band for Arab Region
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 36.888?
3GPP TR 36.888 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Low-Cost MTC UE Study for LTE. Study on enabling low-cost LTE devices for Machine-Type Communication, focusing on cost reduction, coverage enhancement, and hardware simplification.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 36.888?
TR 36.888 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-11 to Rel-12. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 12.0.0 (Rel-12).
What category does TR 36.888 belong to?
TR 36.888 belongs to the Radio Access (Feasibility Study) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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