TS 49.031 – BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification
3GPP TS 49.031 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies message formats, encoding, and procedures for BSSAP-LE to support Location Services (LCS) on GSM interfaces Lb and Lp.
Releases and versions of TS 49.031
| 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 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.4.0 | 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 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 49.031
Category: Services (Location Services (LCS)). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 49.031
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 29.202 SS7 Signalling Transport Protocol Architectures
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.031 Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP)
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.071 SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 Coding
Specifications that reference TS 49.031
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 32.298 Charging Data Record Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 43.059 GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 29.172 EPC LCS Protocol (ELP) specification
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.071 SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 Coding
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 49.031?
3GPP TS 49.031 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BSSAP LCS Extension (BSSAP-LE) Specification. Specifies message formats, encoding, and procedures for BSSAP-LE to support Location Services (LCS) on GSM interfaces Lb and Lp.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 49.031?
TS 49.031 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 49.031 belong to?
TS 49.031 belongs to the Services (Location Services (LCS)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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