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TS 44.003 – GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions

3GPP TS 44.003 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.

Defines channel types, access capabilities, and configurations for the GSM radio interface (Um).

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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 44.003

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	10.1.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-9	9.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-8	8.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)

Scope of TS 44.003

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

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key technologies

GSMGPRS

Specifications referenced by TS 44.003

TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
TS 22.060 GPRS Stage 1 Service Description
TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification

Specifications that reference TS 44.003

TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
TS 23.108 GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures

Other specifications in the 44 series

TS 44.001 GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview
TS 44.004 GSM Physical Layer Service Definition
TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification

Related glossary terms

RP INFO MM PLMN TCH/F DL TCH/H TCH PDTCH NOTE MS CCH

Frequently asked questions

What is 3GPP TS 44.003?

3GPP TS 44.003 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions. Defines channel types, access capabilities, and configurations for the GSM radio interface (Um).

Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.003?

TS 44.003 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 44.003 belong to?

TS 44.003 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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