Rel-17 Core Network Multi-Gen Intermediate

TS 29.281 – GTPv1-U Protocol Specification

Defines GTP user plane protocol for tunneling user data across 3GPP interfaces in 2G/3G/4G/5G networks.

Release
Rel-17
Category
Core Network
Subcategory
User Plane Protocols
Network Layer
CoreNetwork
Technology
Multi-Gen
Business Impact
High

What is TS 29.281?

TS 29.281 (Rel-17) — GTPv1-U Protocol Specification. Defines GTP user plane protocol for tunneling user data across 3GPP interfaces in 2G/3G/4G/5G networks. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (User Plane Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GPRSUMTSLTE5GNREPS

Related Glossary Terms

GPRSUMTSEPS5GSSGSNNOTEGTP-UTEIDCPRANAPUEDL

Related Topics

GTP & User PlaneLawful InterceptUMTS / WCDMALTE / LTE-Advanced5G NR (New Radio)

Related Technologies

LTE5G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.281?

3GPP TS 29.281 (Rel-17) is the 3GPP specification for GTPv1-U Protocol Specification. Defines GTP user plane protocol for tunneling user data across 3GPP interfaces in 2G/3G/4G/5G networks.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.281 part of?

TS 29.281 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is h50.

What does TS 29.281 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.281 belong to?

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

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