TS 48.008 – BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
3GPP TS 48.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies layer 3 procedures for BSS-MSC interface in GSM networks, covering call control, mobility management, and resource allocation.
Releases and versions of TS 48.008
| 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 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 48.008
Category: Radio Access (BSS-MSC Interface). 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 that reference TS 48.008
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 23.078 CAMEL Phase 4 Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.236 Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
Other specifications in the 48 series
- TS 48.001 GSM A-Interface Introduction
- TS 48.002 BSS-MSC Interface Principles
- TS 48.004 BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.014 Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification
- TS 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.008?
3GPP TS 48.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures. Specifies layer 3 procedures for BSS-MSC interface in GSM networks, covering call control, mobility management, and resource allocation.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.008?
TS 48.008 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 48.008 belong to?
TS 48.008 belongs to the Radio Access (BSS-MSC Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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