TS 43.129 – PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes
3GPP TS 43.129 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes. 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 packet-switched handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN modes to support real-time PS services with strict QoS.
Releases and versions of TS 43.129
| 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 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 43.129
Category: Radio Access (Mobility). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 43.129
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 25.401 UTRAN Overall Architecture
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.108 GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
Specifications that reference TS 43.129
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 33.102 3G Security Architecture Specification
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TS 43.055 Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) for GSM/GPRS
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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
- TS 43.130 Iur-g Interface Overview
- TS 43.246 MBMS in GERAN Stage 2 Specification
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TR 43.801 VAMOS Enhancements Study for GERAN
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.129?
3GPP TS 43.129 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PS Handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN Modes. Defines stage-2 service description for packet-switched handover in GERAN A/Gb and GAN modes to support real-time PS services with strict QoS.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.129?
TS 43.129 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 43.129 belong to?
TS 43.129 belongs to the Radio Access (Mobility) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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