Rel-19 Services 2G Advanced

TS 46.008 – GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance

Reports performance of GSM half rate speech codec from characterization and verification tests.

Release

Rel-19

What is TS 46.008?

TS 46.008 (Rel-19) — GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance. Reports performance of GSM half rate speech codec from characterization and verification tests. Primary function: Testing. Category: Services (Speech Codec). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Regulators and standards bodies
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMSpeech Codec

Related Glossary Terms

TCH-HS CCITT ITU-T ETSI HR TCH HW COND UPCM Experiment 4 DTMF MNRU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 46.008?

3GPP TS 46.008 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance. Reports performance of GSM half rate speech codec from characterization and verification tests.

Which 3GPP release is TS 46.008 part of?

TS 46.008 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 46.008 specify?

Testing.

What category does TS 46.008 belong to?

TS 46.008 belongs to the Services (Speech Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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