TS 48.071 – SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 Coding
3GPP TS 48.071 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 Coding. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies coding for Location Services (LCS) messages on the SMLC-BSS interface, including TA, MS Position, and U-TDOA procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 48.071
| 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 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 48.071
Category: Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.071
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 45.008 GSM Radio Link Control Specification
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 49.031 BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification
- TS 44.031 Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.071?
3GPP TS 48.071 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 Coding. Specifies coding for Location Services (LCS) messages on the SMLC-BSS interface, including TA, MS Position, and U-TDOA procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.071?
TS 48.071 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 48.071 belong to?
TS 48.071 belongs to the Radio Access (Location Services (LCS)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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