Rel-19 Core Network 2G Intermediate

TS 49.008 – BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover

Defines BSSAP message subset & procedures for E-interface between MSCs, focusing on inter-MSC handover execution and resource control.

Release
Rel-19
Category
Core Network
Subcategory
Interfaces & Protocols
Network Layer
CoreNetwork
Technology
2G
Business Impact
Medium

What is TS 49.008?

TS 49.008 (Rel-19) — BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover. Defines BSSAP message subset & procedures for E-interface between MSCs, focusing on inter-MSC handover execution and resource control. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMBSSAPMAPMSC

Related Glossary Terms

BSBSSAPBSSMAPMSDTAPMMSCCPTCAPINFOAPDUParameterDLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 49.008?

3GPP TS 49.008 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for BSSAP on E-interface for inter-MSC handover. Defines BSSAP message subset & procedures for E-interface between MSCs, focusing on inter-MSC handover execution and resource control.

Which 3GPP release is TS 49.008 part of?

TS 49.008 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 49.008 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 49.008 belong to?

TS 49.008 belongs to the Core Network (Interfaces & Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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