Rel-19 Core Network 4G Intermediate

TS 29.118 – MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS

Specifies SGs interface procedures between MME and VLR for CS Fallback and SMS delivery over LTE.

Release
Rel-19
Category
Core Network
Subcategory
Interfaces & Protocols
Network Layer
CoreNetwork
Technology
4G
Business Impact
High

What is TS 29.118?

TS 29.118 (Rel-19) — MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS. Specifies SGs interface procedures between MME and VLR for CS Fallback and SMS delivery over LTE. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTEEPSCS Fallback

Related Glossary Terms

EPSLCSSSUEE-UTRANVLRLMCSSCTPCNNOTEINFO

Related Topics

LTE / LTE-AdvancedLawful InterceptSMS & Messaging

Related Technologies

LTE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.118?

3GPP TS 29.118 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for MME-VLR Interface for CS Fallback & SMS. Specifies SGs interface procedures between MME and VLR for CS Fallback and SMS delivery over LTE.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.118 part of?

TS 29.118 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j10.

What does TS 29.118 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.118 belong to?

TS 29.118 belongs to the Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.

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