TS 52.008 – GSM Subscriber and Equipment Trace
3GPP TS 52.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Subscriber and Equipment Trace. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies trace facility for GSM networks to monitor subscriber (IMSI) and equipment (IMEI) activities for maintenance, testing, and lawful interception.
Releases and versions of TS 52.008
| 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 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 52.008
Category: Management (Subscriber Management). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 52.008
- TS 32.250 Circuit Switched Offline Charging
- TS 23.079 Support of Optimal Routeing (SOR) Phase 1
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.058 BSC-BTS interface layer 3 specification
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 52.008
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 52.008?
3GPP TS 52.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Subscriber and Equipment Trace. Specifies trace facility for GSM networks to monitor subscriber (IMSI) and equipment (IMEI) activities for maintenance, testing, and lawful interception.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 52.008?
TS 52.008 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 52.008 belong to?
TS 52.008 belongs to the Management (Subscriber Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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