TS 48.049 – Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 48.049 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification. It is published in 11 releases (Rel-9 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies CBSP between CBC and BSC for broadcasting CBS and emergency messages to mobile stations in defined areas.
Releases and versions of TS 48.049
| 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 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 48.049
Category: Services (Cell Broadcast). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.049
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 23.041 Cell Broadcast Service and Public Warning System
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 44.012 GSM SMSCB Protocol Specification
- TS 23.038 Character Sets, Languages and Message Handling Requirements for SMS, CBS and USSD
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 48.049
Other specifications in the 48 series
- TS 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.051 BSC-BTS Interface Introduction (GSM)
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
- TS 48.054 BSC-BTS Physical Layer Interface
- TS 48.056 A-bis Interface Link Layer Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.049?
3GPP TS 48.049 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification. Specifies CBSP between CBC and BSC for broadcasting CBS and emergency messages to mobile stations in defined areas.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.049?
TS 48.049 is published in 11 releases, from Rel-9 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 48.049 belong to?
TS 48.049 belongs to the Services (Cell Broadcast) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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