TS 44.012 – GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 44.012 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the protocol for Short Message Service Cell Broadcast (SMSCB) over the radio interface, including message formats and scheduling.
Releases and versions of TS 44.012
| 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 44.012
Category: Radio Access (Data Link Layer). 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
Specifications that reference TS 44.012
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
- TS 44.013 GSM MS Signalling Performance Requirements
- TS 44.014 GSM MS Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.021 GSM Rate Adaptation Functions for Mobile Stations
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.012?
3GPP TS 44.012 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification. Specifies the protocol for Short Message Service Cell Broadcast (SMSCB) over the radio interface, including message formats and scheduling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.012?
TS 44.012 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 44.012 belong to?
TS 44.012 belongs to the Radio Access (Data Link Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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