Rel-9 Radio Access 2G Intermediate

TS 44.021 – Rate Adaptation for GSM/EDGE Data Services

Defines rate adaptation functions for adapting terminal data rates to MS-BSS interface rates in GSM/EDGE (2G) networks.

Release
Rel-9
Category
Radio Access
Subcategory
Data Services / Rate Adaptation
Network Layer
RAN
Technology
2G
Business Impact
Medium

What is TS 44.021?

TS 44.021 (Rel-9) — Rate Adaptation for GSM/EDGE Data Services. Defines rate adaptation functions for adapting terminal data rates to MS-BSS interface rates in GSM/EDGE (2G) networks. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Radio Access (Data Services / Rate Adaptation). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMEDGEHSCSDRate AdaptationCircuit Switched Data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 44.021?

3GPP TS 44.021 (Rel-9) is the 3GPP specification for Rate Adaptation for GSM/EDGE Data Services. Defines rate adaptation functions for adapting terminal data rates to MS-BSS interface rates in GSM/EDGE (2G) networks.

Which 3GPP release is TS 44.021 part of?

TS 44.021 is part of 3GPP Rel-9. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is 900.

What does TS 44.021 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 44.021 belong to?

TS 44.021 belongs to the Radio Access (Data Services / Rate Adaptation) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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