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TS 43.013 – GSM DRX/eDRX Operation Overview

3GPP TS 43.013 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM DRX/eDRX Operation Overview. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.

Provides a system-wide overview of Discontinuous Reception (DRX/eDRX) in GSM, detailing functions at MSC, BSS, MS, and SGSN for power saving and paging coordination.

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Document type

Technical Specification

Latest release

Rel-19

Latest version

19.0.0

Series

43 series

Releases and versions of TS 43.013

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	14.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-13	13.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-12	12.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-11	11.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-10	10.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-9	9.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-8	8.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)

Scope of TS 43.013

Category: Radio Access (Power Saving). Technology generation: 2G. 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

GSMDRXeDRXEC-EGPRS

Specifications referenced by TS 43.013

TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification

Specifications that reference TS 43.013

TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification

Other specifications in the 43 series

TS 43.005 GSM PLMN Infrastructure Performance Objectives
TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
TS 43.020 Security Procedures for GSM
TS 43.022 Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS
TS 43.026 Multiband GSM/DCS Operation Specification
TS 43.030 Radio Network Planning Guidelines

Related glossary terms

DRX TS MS TDMA IMSI BCCH INFO SGSN EGPRS EC-PCH DL TMSI

Frequently asked questions

What is 3GPP TS 43.013?

3GPP TS 43.013 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM DRX/eDRX Operation Overview. Provides a system-wide overview of Discontinuous Reception (DRX/eDRX) in GSM, detailing functions at MSC, BSS, MS, and SGSN for power saving and paging coordination.

Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.013?

TS 43.013 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).

What category does TS 43.013 belong to?

TS 43.013 belongs to the Radio Access (Power Saving) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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