Rel-19 Radio Access 2G/3G Intermediate

TS 48.020 – PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions

Defines rate adaptation functions in BSS transcoders/IWF for adapting radio interface data rates to A/Iu interfaces in A/Gb and GERAN Iu modes.

Release

Rel-19

What is TS 48.020?

TS 48.020 (Rel-19) — PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions. Defines rate adaptation functions in BSS transcoders/IWF for adapting radio interface data rates to A/Iu interfaces in A/Gb and GERAN Iu modes. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Radio Access (Data Link Layer / Rate Adaptation). Technology generation: 2G/3G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMGERANHSCSDEDGE

Related Glossary Terms

RA PLMN BS GERAN NOTE Clause ITU-T INFO S/C EDGE UL DL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 48.020?

3GPP TS 48.020 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions. Defines rate adaptation functions in BSS transcoders/IWF for adapting radio interface data rates to A/Iu interfaces in A/Gb and GERAN Iu modes.

Which 3GPP release is TS 48.020 part of?

TS 48.020 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 48.020 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 48.020 belong to?

TS 48.020 belongs to the Radio Access (Data Link Layer / Rate Adaptation) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G/3G networks.

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