TS 49.008 – BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover
3GPP TS 49.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines BSSAP message subset & procedures for E-interface between MSCs, focusing on inter-MSC handover execution and resource control.
Releases and versions of TS 49.008
| 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 | 14.0.0 | 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 | 8.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 49.008
Category: Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 49.008
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 29.010 Signalling interworking for core and access networks
- TS 23.172 Service Change and UDI Fallback (SCUDIF)
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
Specifications that reference TS 49.008
Other specifications in the 49 series
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 49.008?
3GPP TS 49.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover. Defines BSSAP message subset & procedures for E-interface between MSCs, focusing on inter-MSC handover execution and resource control.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 49.008?
TS 49.008 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 49.008 belong to?
TS 49.008 belongs to the Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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