Rel-19 Services 2G Intermediate

TS 22.053 – Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Stage 1

Specifies TFO to avoid speech codec tandeming in mobile-to-mobile calls, improving speech quality and reducing bandwidth.

Release

Rel-19

What is TS 22.053?

TS 22.053 (Rel-19) — Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Stage 1. Specifies TFO to avoid speech codec tandeming in mobile-to-mobile calls, improving speech quality and reducing bandwidth. Primary function: Requirements. Category: Services (Speech Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSM

Related Glossary Terms

TFO BW ITU-T FR HR UENO NOTE ADPCM COND Clause SS ASCI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 22.053?

3GPP TS 22.053 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Stage 1. Specifies TFO to avoid speech codec tandeming in mobile-to-mobile calls, improving speech quality and reducing bandwidth.

Which 3GPP release is TS 22.053 part of?

TS 22.053 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 22.053 specify?

Requirements.

What category does TS 22.053 belong to?

TS 22.053 belongs to the Services (Speech Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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