Rel-16 Core Network Multi-Gen Advanced

TS 29.281 – GTPv1-U User Plane Protocol

Defines GTP user plane for tunneling user data across 3GPP networks, including GPRS, UMTS, LTE, and 5G interfaces.

Release

Rel-16

What is TS 29.281?

TS 29.281 (Rel-16) — GTPv1-U User Plane Protocol. Defines GTP user plane for tunneling user data across 3GPP networks, including GPRS, UMTS, LTE, and 5G interfaces. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Tunneling Protocol). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key Technologies

GPRSUMTSLTE5G

Related Glossary Terms

GPRS UMTS EPS 5GS SGSN NOTE GTP-U TEID CP RANAP UE DL

Related Technologies

LTE 5G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.281?

3GPP TS 29.281 (Rel-16) is the 3GPP specification for GTPv1-U User Plane Protocol. Defines GTP user plane for tunneling user data across 3GPP networks, including GPRS, UMTS, LTE, and 5G interfaces.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.281 part of?

TS 29.281 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is g20.

What does TS 29.281 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.281 belong to?

TS 29.281 belongs to the Core Network (Tunneling Protocol) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.

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