TS 44.118 – Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode
3GPP TS 44.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode. Its official 3GPP title is “GSM® and the GSM logo are registered and owned by the GSM Association”. It is published in 9 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-16); the latest version is 16.0.0 in Rel-16.
Specifies RRC protocol for radio resource management in GSM/EDGE networks operating in Iu mode, including procedures and message formats.
Releases and versions of TS 44.118
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 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 44.118
Category: Radio Access (Radio Resource Control). Technology generation: 3G. 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 that reference TS 44.118
Other specifications in the 44 series
- 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 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- 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 44.118?
3GPP TS 44.118 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode. Specifies RRC protocol for radio resource management in GSM/EDGE networks operating in Iu mode, including procedures and message formats.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.118?
TS 44.118 is published in 9 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TS 44.118 belong to?
TS 44.118 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Resource Control) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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