Rel-16 Core Network 4G Intermediate

TS 29.344 – PC4a Interface for Proximity Services (ProSe)

Defines Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe subscription data retrieval and update.

Release

Rel-16

What is TS 29.344?

TS 29.344 (Rel-16) — PC4a Interface for Proximity Services (ProSe). Defines Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe subscription data retrieval and update. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Proximity Services). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Regulators and standards bodies

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTEProSeDiameter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.344?

3GPP TS 29.344 (Rel-16) is the 3GPP specification for PC4a Interface for Proximity Services (ProSe). Defines Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe subscription data retrieval and update.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.344 part of?

TS 29.344 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is g10.

What does TS 29.344 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.344 belong to?

TS 29.344 belongs to the Core Network (Proximity Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.

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