TS 48.002 – BSS-MSC Interface Principles
3GPP TS 48.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Principles. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines principles for the A-interface between Base Station System and Mobile Switching Centre, covering functional split, control/user planes, and TDM/IP transport.
Releases and versions of TS 48.002
| 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 48.002
Category: Radio Access (Network Interfaces). 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 48.002
- 52.001 Common aspects of GSM Network Management (NM)
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TR 23.910 CS Bearer Services in UMTS
- TS 43.020 Security Procedures for GSM
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 48.001 GSM A-Interface Introduction
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 48.002
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.002?
3GPP TS 48.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Principles. Defines principles for the A-interface between Base Station System and Mobile Switching Centre, covering functional split, control/user planes, and TDM/IP transport.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.002?
TS 48.002 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 48.002 belong to?
TS 48.002 belongs to the Radio Access (Network Interfaces) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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