TS 44.060 – GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 44.060 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies RLC and MAC layer procedures for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) radio interface in A/Gb and Iu modes.
Releases and versions of TS 44.060
| 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 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 44.060
Category: Radio Access (MAC/RLC Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 44.060
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 45.003 Channel Coding and Multiplexing for GSM/EDGE
- TS 45.008 GSM Radio Link Control Specification
- TS 45.010 GSM Radio Subsystem Synchronization Requirements
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 25.133 UTRAN RRM Requirements for FDD
- TS 25.123 Radio Resource Management for TDD
Specifications that reference TS 44.060
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- 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 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
Other specifications in the 44 series
- 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
- TS 44.057 CTS System Interface Supervision Procedures
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 44.065 GPRS SNDCP Specification
- TS 44.068 Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
- TS 44.069 Broadcast Call Control (BCC) Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.060?
3GPP TS 44.060 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification. Specifies RLC and MAC layer procedures for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) radio interface in A/Gb and Iu modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.060?
TS 44.060 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 44.060 belong to?
TS 44.060 belongs to the Radio Access (MAC/RLC Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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