TS 38.414 – NG Interface User Plane Protocol
3GPP TS 38.414 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG Interface User Plane Protocol. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies user plane transport protocols (GTP-U over UDP/IP) and QoS marking for establishing data bearers over the NG interface between 5G RAN and Core.
Releases and versions of TS 38.414
| 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 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.414
Category: Radio Access (NG Interface). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.414
Specifications that reference TS 38.414
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 37.483 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 38.410 NG-RAN; NG General Aspects and Principles
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
- TS 37.473 W1 Application Protocol (W1AP) Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.410 NG-RAN; NG General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.411 NG Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.412 NG Signalling Transport
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 38.415 PDU Session User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
- TS 38.421 Xn Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.422 Xn Signalling Transport Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.414?
3GPP TS 38.414 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG Interface User Plane Protocol. Specifies user plane transport protocols (GTP-U over UDP/IP) and QoS marking for establishing data bearers over the NG interface between 5G RAN and Core.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.414?
TS 38.414 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.414 belong to?
TS 38.414 belongs to the Radio Access (NG Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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