TS 43.050 – GSM Transmission Planning for Speech Services
3GPP TS 43.050 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Transmission Planning for Speech Services. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines transmission planning for GSM speech services to ensure quality interworking with PSTN networks.
Releases and versions of TS 43.050
| 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 43.050
Category: Radio Access (Transmission Planning). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 43.050
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 43.052 GSM Cordless Telephony System (CTS) Radio Interface
- TS 43.055 Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) for GSM/GPRS
- TS 43.058 Handsfree MS Transmission Quality Guidelines
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.050?
3GPP TS 43.050 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Transmission Planning for Speech Services. Defines transmission planning for GSM speech services to ensure quality interworking with PSTN networks.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.050?
TS 43.050 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 43.050 belong to?
TS 43.050 belongs to the Radio Access (Transmission Planning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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