TS 44.006 – LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
3GPP TS 44.006 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines data link layer protocol (LAPDm) for signaling on MS-BS interface in GSM, supporting acknowledged/unacknowledged modes with specific frame formats.
Releases and versions of TS 44.006
| 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 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 44.006
Category: Radio Access (Data Link Layer). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 44.006
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 48.056 A-bis Interface Link Layer Specification
- TS 48.058 BSC-BTS interface layer 3 specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 44.001 GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview
- TS 44.003 GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions
- TS 44.004 GSM Physical Layer Service Definition
- TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 24.010 Layer 3 Radio Interface Supplementary Services
- TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
Specifications that reference TS 44.006
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 48.060 Inband Control of Remote Transcoder/Rate Adaptors
- TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
- TS 23.108 GSM Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
- TS 44.068 Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- TS 44.069 Broadcast Call Control (BCC) Protocol
Other specifications in the 44 series
- TS 44.001 GSM MS-BSS Interface Overview
- TS 44.003 GSM Radio Interface Channel Definitions
- TS 44.004 GSM Physical Layer Service Definition
- TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
- TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
- TS 44.013 GSM MS Signalling Performance Requirements
- TS 44.014 GSM MS Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.006?
3GPP TS 44.006 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface. Defines data link layer protocol (LAPDm) for signaling on MS-BS interface in GSM, supporting acknowledged/unacknowledged modes with specific frame formats.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.006?
TS 44.006 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 44.006 belong to?
TS 44.006 belongs to the Radio Access (Data Link Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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