Rel-13 Radio Access 4G Advanced

TS 36.876 – Study on Small Cell High Layer Aspects for LTE

Technical report on reducing signalling load in LTE small cell deployments, focusing on X2, S1, and non-UE associated signalling.

Release
Rel-13
Category
Radio Access
Subcategory
High Layer Aspects
Network Layer
RAN
Technology
4G
Business Impact
Medium

What is TS 36.876?

TS 36.876 (Rel-13) — Study on Small Cell High Layer Aspects for LTE. Technical report on reducing signalling load in LTE small cell deployments, focusing on X2, S1, and non-UE associated signalling. Primary function: Procedures. Category: Radio Access (High Layer Aspects). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTESmall CellsDual Connectivity

Related Glossary Terms

ANCNUERRCS1-MMEParameterLTEEcX2DC

Related Topics

LTE / LTE-AdvancedLawful Intercept

Related Technologies

LTE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 36.876?

3GPP TS 36.876 (Rel-13) is the 3GPP specification for Study on Small Cell High Layer Aspects for LTE. Technical report on reducing signalling load in LTE small cell deployments, focusing on X2, S1, and non-UE associated signalling.

Which 3GPP release is TS 36.876 part of?

TS 36.876 is part of 3GPP Rel-13. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is d00.

What does TS 36.876 specify?

Procedures.

What category does TS 36.876 belong to?

TS 36.876 belongs to the Radio Access (High Layer Aspects) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.

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