Rel-16 Core Network Multi-Gen Advanced

TS 29.338 – Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS

Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G networks between HSS/UDM, MME, SGSN, SMSF, and SMS gateways.

Release
Rel-16
Category
Core Network
Subcategory
Diameter Protocols
Network Layer
CoreNetwork
Technology
Multi-Gen
Business Impact
High

What is TS 29.338?

TS 29.338 (Rel-16) — Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS. Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G networks between HSS/UDM, MME, SGSN, SMSF, and SMS gateways. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Diameter Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

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Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTE5GEPS5GSDiameterSMS

Related Glossary Terms

SGSN5GSUDMSMS-GMSCSMS-IWMSCGMSCIWMSCClauseIETFINFOSCTPAID

Related Topics

Diameter & RadiusLawful InterceptSMS & MessagingLTE / LTE-Advanced

Related Technologies

LTE5G

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