TS 44.068 – Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
3GPP TS 44.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the Group Call Control protocol for Voice Group Call Service on the radio interface, including states, procedures, and message flows.
Releases and versions of TS 44.068
| 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 44.068
Category: Radio Access (Protocol). 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 referenced by TS 44.068
- TS 42.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 1
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 23.067 Enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption Service
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 44.068
Other specifications in the 44 series
- 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
- TS 44.069 Broadcast Call Control (BCC) Protocol
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- TS 44.118 Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode
- TS 44.160 GERAN Iu Mode RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
Related glossary terms
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.068?
3GPP TS 44.068 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS. Specifies the Group Call Control protocol for Voice Group Call Service on the radio interface, including states, procedures, and message flows.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.068?
TS 44.068 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 44.068 belong to?
TS 44.068 belongs to the Radio Access (Protocol) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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