Rel-15 Services 3G Intermediate

TS 23.032 – Geographical Area Description (GAD)

Defines universal geographical area descriptions for location-based services in GSM/UMTS networks.

Release

Rel-15

What is TS 23.032?

TS 23.032 (Rel-15) — Geographical Area Description (GAD). Defines universal geographical area descriptions for location-based services in GSM/UMTS networks. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Services (Location Services). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Services.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMUMTSWGS-84GPS

Related Glossary Terms

UMTS PLMN GA QoS GAD Clause COND NOTE RADIUS INFO IE INF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 23.032?

3GPP TS 23.032 (Rel-15) is the 3GPP specification for Geographical Area Description (GAD). Defines universal geographical area descriptions for location-based services in GSM/UMTS networks.

Which 3GPP release is TS 23.032 part of?

TS 23.032 is part of 3GPP Rel-15. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is f10.

What does TS 23.032 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 23.032 belong to?

TS 23.032 belongs to the Services (Location Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.

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