TS 37.579 – Mission Critical (MC) services
3GPP TS 37.579 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Mission Critical (MC) services. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-18); the latest version is 18.5.0 in Rel-18.
Specifies TTCN-3 protocol and signalling conformance testing for Mission Critical services defined by 3GPP.
Releases and versions of TS 37.579
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.579
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: TTCN-3, SIP, SDP
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.579
- TS 24.380 MCPTT Media Plane Control Protocols
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 22.280 Mission Critical Services Common Requirements (MCCoRe)
- TS 24.481 MCS Group Management Protocol
- TS 24.482 MCS Identity Management & Authentication
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 24.483 Mission Critical Services Management Objects
- TS 23.379 Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Architecture
- TS 24.484 Mission Critical Services Configuration Management
- TS 33.179 MCPTT Security Architecture and Procedures
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 24.237 IMS Service Continuity Protocol Details
Specifications that reference TS 37.579
- TS 36.523 E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
- 36.579
Other specifications in the 37 series
- TS 37.571-2 UE Positioning Protocol Conformance Testing
- TS 37.571-3 User Equipment (UE) conformance specification for UE positioning
- TS 37.571-4 UE Positioning Conformance Test Suites
- TS 37.571-5 UE Positioning Conformance: Test Scenarios & Assistance Data
- TS 37.579-1 MC Services Common Test Environment
- TS 37.579-2 MCPTT Client Protocol Conformance Testing
- TS 37.579-4 MC Services ICS Proforma Specification
- TS 37.579-5 Mission Critical Services Conformance Testing
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.579?
3GPP TS 37.579 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Mission Critical (MC) services. Specifies TTCN-3 protocol and signalling conformance testing for Mission Critical services defined by 3GPP.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.579?
TS 37.579 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-18. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 18.5.0 (Rel-18).
What category does TS 37.579 belong to?
TS 37.579 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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