TS 43.030 – Radio Network Planning Guidelines
3GPP TS 43.030 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Radio Network Planning Guidelines. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Provides guidelines for cell planning, coverage, traffic modeling, and RF link budgets for GSM/DCS networks.
Releases and versions of TS 43.030
| 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 43.030
Category: Radio Access (Radio Network Planning). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 43 series
- TS 43.013 GSM DRX/eDRX Operation Overview
- 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 43.033 Lawful Interception Stage 2 for GSM/GPRS
- TS 43.045 Group 3 Fax Service in A/Gb Mode PLMN
- TS 43.050 GSM Transmission Planning for Speech Services
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.030?
3GPP TS 43.030 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Radio Network Planning Guidelines. Provides guidelines for cell planning, coverage, traffic modeling, and RF link budgets for GSM/DCS networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.030?
TS 43.030 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 43.030 belong to?
TS 43.030 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Network Planning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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