TS 44.056 – CTS Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures
3GPP TS 44.056 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CTS Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies CTS radio interface procedures for call control, mobility management, and radio resource management in GSM circuit-switched services.
Releases and versions of TS 44.056
| 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 | 11.0.1 | 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 44.056
Category: Radio Access (Layer 3 Protocols). 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 that reference TS 44.056
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
Other specifications in the 44 series
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- 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 44.057 CTS System Interface Supervision Procedures
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 44.065 GPRS SNDCP Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.056?
3GPP TS 44.056 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CTS Radio Interface Layer 3 Procedures. Specifies CTS radio interface procedures for call control, mobility management, and radio resource management in GSM circuit-switched services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.056?
TS 44.056 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 44.056 belong to?
TS 44.056 belongs to the Radio Access (Layer 3 Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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