TS 43.068 – Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
3GPP TS 43.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies stage 2 description of half-duplex Voice Group Call Service for predefined subscriber groups, including call setup, management, and RANflex configurations.
Releases and versions of TS 43.068
| 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 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 43.068
Category: Services (Group Communication). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 43.068
- TS 43.020 Security Procedures for GSM
- TS 44.068 Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
- TS 22.083 Call Completion Supplementary Services
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 23.040 SMS Technical Realization for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 24.011 Short Message Service (SMS) Support Procedures
- TS 28.062 Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Service Description
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 23.018 Basic call handling in 3GPP CS domain
- TS 42.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 1
- TS 43.022 Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS
- TS 23.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
Specifications that reference TS 43.068
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 31.102 USIM Application Specification
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 29.232 Mc Interface Protocol Profile
- TS 23.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
- TS 24.067 eMLPP Supplementary Service Procedures
- TS 44.068 Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
- TS 43.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 43.073 SoLSA (Support of Localised Service Area) - Stage 2
- TS 43.129 PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes
- TS 43.130 Iur-g Interface Overview
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.068?
3GPP TS 43.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2. Specifies stage 2 description of half-duplex Voice Group Call Service for predefined subscriber groups, including call setup, management, and RANflex configurations.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.068?
TS 43.068 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 43.068 belong to?
TS 43.068 belongs to the Services (Group Communication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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