TS 43.059 – GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
3GPP TS 43.059 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Stage 2 spec for Location Services (LCS) in GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network. Defines architecture, functional entities, operations, and location methods.
Releases and versions of TS 43.059
| 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 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | 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 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 43.059
Category: Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 43.059
- TS 24.080 Supplementary Services Formats and Coding
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
- TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.031 Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP)
- TS 44.035 E-OTD/GPS Assistance Data Broadcast for LCS
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 48.058 BSC-BTS interface layer 3 specification
Specifications that reference TS 43.059
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 49.031 BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification
- TS 32.271 3GPP LCS Charging Management Spec
- TS 32.272 Charging for Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC)
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 43.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 43.073 SoLSA (Support of Localised Service Area) - Stage 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.059?
3GPP TS 43.059 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification. Stage 2 spec for Location Services (LCS) in GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network. Defines architecture, functional entities, operations, and location methods.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.059?
TS 43.059 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 43.059 belong to?
TS 43.059 belongs to the Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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