TS 43.246 – MBMS in GERAN Stage 2 Specification
3GPP TS 43.246 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS in GERAN 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 description of MBMS introduction in GERAN for Release 6, covering architecture, channels, and procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 43.246
| 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 43.246
Category: Radio Access (GERAN). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 43.246
- TS 43.022 Idle Mode Procedures for GSM/GPRS MS
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.107 UMTS QoS Framework
- TS 22.146 MBMS Stage 1 Description
- TS 22.246 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TR 25.992 MBMS in RAN Requirements & Functions
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 45.008 GSM Radio Link Control Specification
Specifications that reference TS 43.246
Other specifications in the 43 series
- 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
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TR 43.801 VAMOS Enhancements Study for GERAN
- TR 43.802 GERAN Enhancements for Mobile Data Applications
- TR 43.868 GERAN Improvements for MTC Feasibility Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 43.246?
3GPP TS 43.246 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MBMS in GERAN Stage 2 Specification. Stage 2 description of MBMS introduction in GERAN for Release 6, covering architecture, channels, and procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 43.246?
TS 43.246 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 43.246 belong to?
TS 43.246 belongs to the Radio Access (GERAN) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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