TS 43.051 – GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
3GPP TS 43.051 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN Stage 2 Service Description. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines stage 2 service description for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN), focusing on Iu interface functionality.
Releases and versions of TS 43.051
| 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 43.051
Category: Radio Access (Network Architecture). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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 43.051
- TS 45.001 GSM Physical Layer Introduction
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- 43.002 Network Architecture
- TS 48.001 GSM A-Interface Introduction
- TS 48.002 BSS-MSC Interface Principles
- TS 48.004 BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- 48.063 Inband Tandem Free Operation (TFO) of Speech Codecs; Service Description; Stage 3
- TS 25.420 Iur Interface Introduction for UTRAN
- TS 25.410 Iu Interface Introduction for UTRAN
- TS 25.421 Iur Interface Layer 1 Specification
Specifications that reference TS 43.051
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 43.129 PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes
- TS 25.423 UTRAN RNSAP Specification
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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 43.050 GSM Transmission Planning for Speech Services
- 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
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.051?
3GPP TS 43.051 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN Stage 2 Service Description. Defines stage 2 service description for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN), focusing on Iu interface functionality.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.051?
TS 43.051 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 43.051 belong to?
TS 43.051 belongs to the Radio Access (Network Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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