TS 44.018 – GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
3GPP TS 44.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies radio resource management procedures for GSM circuit-switched and GPRS services at the Um interface.
Releases and versions of TS 44.018
| 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 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 44.018
Category: Radio Access (Radio Resource Management). Technology generation: 2G. 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 44.018
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.122 Idle Mode and PLMN Selection Procedures
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 25.123 Radio Resource Management for TDD
- TS 25.133 UTRAN RRM Requirements for FDD
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 44.018
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
Other specifications in the 44 series
- TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
- TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
- TS 44.013 GSM MS Signalling Performance Requirements
- TS 44.014 GSM MS Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 44.021 GSM Rate Adaptation Functions for Mobile Stations
- TS 44.031 Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP)
- TS 44.035 E-OTD/GPS Assistance Data Broadcast for LCS
- TS 44.056 CTS Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.018?
3GPP TS 44.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures. Specifies radio resource management procedures for GSM circuit-switched and GPRS services at the Um interface.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.018?
TS 44.018 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 44.018 belong to?
TS 44.018 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Resource Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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