TS 44.071 – LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 44.071 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines coding & procedures for location services between LMU and SMLC over mobile radio interface layer 3.
Releases and versions of TS 44.071
| 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 | 10.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 44.071
Category: Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)). 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 44.071
- TS 44.004 GSM Physical Layer Service Definition
- TS 44.005 LAPDm Protocol Specification
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- 52.071 Location Services (LCS); Location services management
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- 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 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 44.071
Other specifications in the 44 series
- 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
- TS 44.118 Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode
- TS 44.160 GERAN Iu Mode RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 44.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Interface Procedures
- TR 44.901 Extended NACC for External Cell Change
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.071?
3GPP TS 44.071 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification. Defines coding & procedures for location services between LMU and SMLC over mobile radio interface layer 3.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.071?
TS 44.071 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 44.071 belong to?
TS 44.071 belongs to the Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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