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TS 44.001 – GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview

3GPP TS 44.001 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.

Describes general aspects and principles of GSM MS-BSS interface specifications, including scope, references, and protocol modeling.

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Document type

Technical Specification

Latest release

Rel-19

Latest version

19.0.0

Series

44 series

Releases and versions of TS 44.001

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 44.001

Category: Radio Access (Protocol Architecture). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Basic. Implementation difficulty: Low.

Key technologies

GSM

Specifications that reference TS 44.001

TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities

Other specifications in the 44 series

TS 44.003 GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions
TS 44.004 GSM Physical Layer Service Definition
TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface

Related glossary terms

PLMN MS BS TS TE ISDN FN L2 ITU-T INFO L3 PHY

Frequently asked questions

What is 3GPP TS 44.001?

3GPP TS 44.001 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview. Describes general aspects and principles of GSM MS-BSS interface specifications, including scope, references, and protocol modeling.

Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.001?

TS 44.001 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 44.001 belong to?

TS 44.001 belongs to the Radio Access (Protocol Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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