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Rate Adaptation Functions for PLMN Mobile Stations

Defines rate adaptation functions for adapting terminal interface data rates to MS-BSS interface rates in PLMN mobile st

GERAN Mobile Data Applications Feasibility Study

Study on enhancing GERAN for mobile data apps like IM and browsing, analyzing traffic impacts and proposing improvements

VAMOS Enhancements Study

Study on improving call quality in GERAN VAMOS networks via interference coordination, synchronization, and new BSS inte

Study on LTE-based MTC UE cost reduction

Feasibility study for low-cost LTE devices for Machine-Type Communications, analyzing hardware simplifications and proto

Passive Intermodulation Handling Study

Studies PIM impact on BS receivers, proposes requirements and test methods for site infrastructure.

RF and EMC Requirements for Active Antenna Systems

Studies RF and EMC requirements for Active Antenna System base stations, including definitions, deployment scenarios, an

MIMO OTA Test Methodology

Defines test methodologies for measuring radiated performance of MIMO and multi-antenna receivers in UE for HSPA and LTE

RF Pattern Matching Positioning Study for LTE

Evaluates using existing UE/eNodeB measurements for RF Pattern Matching positioning in LTE, comparing performance to ECI

Mobile Relay for E-UTRA Study

Studies mobile relay technology for high-speed trains to improve coverage, reduce handover failures, and support multi-R

GBA for Web Browsers using Javascript

Studies secure use of Generic Bootstrapping Architecture (GBA) via web browsers using HTML forms and Javascript, address

IMS Media Plane Security Enhancements

Studies additional IMS media security use cases not covered by TS 33.328, including conference calls, non-RTP media, def

Security for Machine-Type Communications

Studies security aspects of MTC system improvements, analyzing threats, requirements, and solutions.

EPC-WLAN Interworking NRM IRP Requirements

Defines management requirements for the Network Resource Model (NRM) of EPC and WLAN interworking systems, focusing on e

EPC & non-3GPP Interworking NRM IRP IS

Defines the Network Resource Model for managing interworking between Evolved Packet Core and non-3GPP access networks.

EPC & non-3GPP Interworking NRM IRP Solution Sets

Defines Solution Sets (CORBA & XML) for EPC and non-3GPP access Interworking System Network Resource Model IRP confi

Version Handling in SA5 OAM Specifications

Study on version handling capabilities, issues, and solutions for SA5 OAM Integration Reference Points (IRPs).

Management Info Selection for Heterogeneous Networks

Recommends how to select management information over Itf-N for HetNets to optimize capacity, coverage, and reduce OPEX/C

IWLAN NRM IRP Requirements

Defines Network Resource Model requirements for Core Network and WLAN interworking management, focusing on WAG, PDG, and

CN-WLAN Interworking NRM IRP

Specifies the Network Resource Model for managing Core Network and WLAN interworking configuration.

Performance Management for EPC & non-3GPP Interworking

Defines performance measurements for Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and non-3GPP access interworking systems, focusing on tun

Energy Efficient Deployment Study

Studies deployment aspects for energy efficiency in mobile networks, focusing on system enhancements like node pooling a

Core Network & non-3GPP Interworking NRM IRP Solution Set

Specifies Solution Set definitions for Core Network and non-3GPP access interworking system Network Resource Model Integ

Inter-APN Routing Policies for Multi-PDN

Defines operator policies for UE IP flow routing across multiple PDN connections and non-3GPP accesses, using ANDSF for

Usage Monitoring Control Enhancements Study

Studies enhancements to policy control architecture for usage monitoring, including multi-group monitoring, service disa

LIPA and SIPTO at Local Network Architecture

Architectural solutions for Local IP Access (LIPA) and Selected IP Traffic Offload (SIPTO) at local networks, supporting

Interworking between mobile operators and data app providers

Framework for authentication, authorization, policy, and charging for interworking between mobile operators and data app

SMS over IMS without MSISDN

Enhances SMS delivery in IMS to support devices without MSISDN, enabling M2M and person-to-person SMS for PS-only subscr

S2a GTP & WLAN access to EPC Study

Studies GTP-based S2a interface for WLAN access to EPC, including mobility and UE impact considerations.

MTC Numbering Solutions Study

Studies alternatives to E.164 MSISDNs for Machine-Type Communications to address numbering resource shortages.

Fixed-Mobile Convergence Architecture

Architecture study for interworking between 3GPP mobile and BBF fixed broadband networks.

Core Network Overload Study

Studies scenarios causing core network control plane overload and proposes mitigation solutions.

IMS P2P Content Distribution Services Study

Study on enhancing IMS to support peer-to-peer content distribution services over mobile and fixed networks while reusin

Continuity of Data Sessions to Local Networks

Studies use cases and requirements for maintaining data sessions when UE moves between H(e)NB and macro network, extendi

Study on Non-MTC Mobile Data Application Impacts

Studies adverse network impacts from mobile apps (signaling storms, small data) and identifies requirements for enhancem

MTC Device-to-Device Network Improvements Study

Studies requirements for MTC device-to-device communications, gateway devices, co-located devices, network selection, IM

Single Sign-On (SSO) Framework Integration

Specifies integration of SSO and identity management within 3GPP networks, enabling operators to act as Identity Provide

Broadcast Call Control (BCC) Protocol

Specifies BCC protocol for Voice Broadcast Call Service (VBCS) on radio interface.

LCS Assistance Data Broadcast for MS-Based Positioning

Defines broadcast message content for MS-based location services (E-OTD & GPS assistance data) over CBCH channel usi

GPRS SNDCP Specification

Defines Subnetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol for GPRS, handling multiplexing, compression, segmentation of packet d

GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification

Specifies RLC and MAC layer procedures for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (GERAN) in A/Gb mode, including logical channel

MIMO OTA Measurement Methodology Study

Defines methodology for measuring radiated performance of MIMO and multi-antenna receivers in UEs for HSPA and LTE techn

GERAN LCS Stage 2 Specification

Stage 2 specification for Location Services in GERAN, defining architecture, functional entities, operations, and locati

E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol

Specifies the RRC protocol for LTE radio interface between UE/E-UTRAN and RN/E-UTRAN, including handover procedures.

UE Conformance ICS Proforma Specification

Implementation Conformance Statement proforma for LTE/EPC UE testing, defining required capabilities and test applicabil

Multi-Standard Radio (MSR) Base Station RF Requirements

Defines RF requirements for MSR Base Stations supporting multiple carriers and RATs (GSM, UTRA, E-UTRA) simultaneously.

RAN Improvements for Machine-Type Communications

Studies RAN enhancements for MTC to handle large numbers of devices efficiently while minimizing impact on H2H traffic.

UE Application Layer Data Throughput Performance

Defines test procedures for measuring UE application-layer data throughput performance under simulated network condition

PDCP Protocol Specification

Defines Packet Data Convergence Protocol for LTE, covering header compression, ciphering, integrity protection, and data

E-UTRAN UE Positioning Stage 2 Specification

Specifies UE positioning architecture, methods, and procedures for LTE networks to support location services.

E-UTRA RLC Protocol Specification

Specifies Radio Link Control protocol for LTE UE-UTRAN interface, covering architecture, entities, services, functions,