TS 48.016 – Gb Interface Network Service Specification
3GPP TS 48.016 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gb Interface Network Service Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies Network Service for Gb interface between BSS and SGSN, covering transport, addressing, congestion control, and virtual connection management.
Releases and versions of TS 48.016
| 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 48.016
Category: Core Network (Transport). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.016
Specifications that reference TS 48.016
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 43.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Stage 2
- TS 44.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Interface Procedures
Other specifications in the 48 series
- TS 48.004 BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.014 Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.049 Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.016?
3GPP TS 48.016 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gb Interface Network Service Specification. Specifies Network Service for Gb interface between BSS and SGSN, covering transport, addressing, congestion control, and virtual connection management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.016?
TS 48.016 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 48.016 belong to?
TS 48.016 belongs to the Core Network (Transport) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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