TS 48.004 – BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
3GPP TS 48.004 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines physical layer structure for BSS-MSC interface supporting traffic channels using digital transmission (E1/T1).
Releases and versions of TS 48.004
| 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 48.004
Category: Core Network (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.004
Specifications that reference TS 48.004
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 24.022 Radio Link Protocol (RLP) for Circuit Switched Data
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TS 48.014 Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification
- TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
- TS 48.001 GSM A-Interface Introduction
- TS 44.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Interface Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.004?
3GPP TS 48.004 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure. Defines physical layer structure for BSS-MSC interface supporting traffic channels using digital transmission (E1/T1).
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.004?
TS 48.004 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 48.004 belong to?
TS 48.004 belongs to the Core Network (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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