Rel-19 Core Network Multi-Gen Intermediate

TS 29.338 – Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS

Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G core networks.

Release
Rel-19
Category
Core Network
Subcategory
Diameter Protocols
Network Layer
CoreNetwork
Technology
Multi-Gen
Business Impact
High

What is TS 29.338?

TS 29.338 (Rel-19) — Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS. Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G core networks. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Diameter Protocols). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

LTE5GEPSDiameterSMS

Related Glossary Terms

SGSN5GSUDMSMS-GMSCSMS-IWMSCGMSCIWMSCClauseIETFINFOSCTPAID

Related Topics

Diameter & RadiusLawful InterceptSMS & MessagingCore NetworkLTE / LTE-Advanced

Related Technologies

LTE5G

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 29.338?

3GPP TS 29.338 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for Diameter protocols for SMS in MME/5GS. Defines Diameter-based interfaces (S6c, SGd, Gdd) for SMS routing and delivery in 4G/5G core networks.

Which 3GPP release is TS 29.338 part of?

TS 29.338 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j30.

What does TS 29.338 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 29.338 belong to?

TS 29.338 belongs to the Core Network (Diameter Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.

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