Rel-17 Core Network 4G Intermediate

TS 29.344 – Diameter-based PC4a Interface for Proximity-based Services (ProSe)

Defines the Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe services, including procedures, message parameters, and protocol specifications.

Release

Rel-17

What is TS 29.344?

TS 29.344 (Rel-17) — Diameter-based PC4a Interface for Proximity-based Services (ProSe). Defines the Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe services, including procedures, message parameters, and protocol specifications. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (IMS). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Regulators and standards bodies
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTE5G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.344?

3GPP TS 29.344 (Rel-17) is the 3GPP specification for Diameter-based PC4a Interface for Proximity-based Services (ProSe). Defines the Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe services, including procedures, message parameters, and protocol specifications.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.344 part of?

TS 29.344 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is h10.

What does TS 29.344 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.344 belong to?

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

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