TS 43.022 – Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS
3GPP TS 43.022 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS. Its official 3GPP title is “Functions related to Mobile Station (MS) in idle mode and group receive mode”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Defines idle mode, group/broadcast receive mode procedures for GSM/GPRS mobile stations, including cell selection, reselection, and PLMN selection.
Releases and versions of TS 43.022
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | 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 | 13.2.0 | 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 | 9.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 43.022
Category: Radio Access (Radio Resource Control). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 43.022
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 25.304 UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 43.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 43.246 MBMS in GERAN Stage 2 Specification
- TS 29.016 Gs Interface: Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 44.013 GSM MS Signalling Performance Requirements
- TR 22.908 Study on Paging Permission with Access Control
Other specifications in the 43 series
- TS 43.005 GSM PLMN Infrastructure Performance Objectives
- TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
- TS 43.013 GSM DRX/eDRX Operation Overview
- TS 43.020 Security Procedures for GSM
- TS 43.026 Multiband GSM/DCS Operation Specification
- TS 43.030 Radio Network Planning Guidelines
- TS 43.033 Lawful Interception Stage 2 for GSM/GPRS
- TS 43.045 Group 3 Fax Service in A/Gb Mode PLMN
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.022?
3GPP TS 43.022 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS. Defines idle mode, group/broadcast receive mode procedures for GSM/GPRS mobile stations, including cell selection, reselection, and PLMN selection.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.022?
TS 43.022 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 43.022 belong to?
TS 43.022 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Resource Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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