TS 48.018 – BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
3GPP TS 48.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies procedures on the BSS-SGSN interface (Gb) for GSM packet data services, including BSSGP protocol functions.
Releases and versions of TS 48.018
| 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 | 14.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 48.018
Category: Radio Access (Gb Interface). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
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 48.018
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 44.064 GPRS Logical Link Control (LLC) Protocol
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 29.018 SGSN-VLR Interface (Gs) Procedures
- 32.008 Subscriber and equipment trace
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.107 UMTS QoS Framework
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 49.031 BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 48.018
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- 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 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
Other specifications in the 48 series
- 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 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.049 Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification
- TS 48.051 BSC-BTS Interface Introduction (GSM)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.018?
3GPP TS 48.018 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control. Specifies procedures on the BSS-SGSN interface (Gb) for GSM packet data services, including BSSGP protocol functions.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.018?
TS 48.018 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 48.018 belong to?
TS 48.018 belongs to the Radio Access (Gb Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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