Rel-8 Radio Access 2G Intermediate

TS 44.001 – GSM MS-BSS Interface Specification

Defines the general aspects, principles, and protocol layers for the GSM MS-BSS interface, including physical, data link, and layer 3 specifications.

Release

Rel-8

What is TS 44.001?

TS 44.001 (Rel-8) — GSM MS-BSS Interface Specification. Defines the general aspects, principles, and protocol layers for the GSM MS-BSS interface, including physical, data link, and layer 3 specifications. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Radio Access (Interface Protocols). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Regulators and standards bodies
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMMS-BSS InterfaceOSI Model

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 44.001?

3GPP TS 44.001 (Rel-8) is the 3GPP specification for GSM MS-BSS Interface Specification. Defines the general aspects, principles, and protocol layers for the GSM MS-BSS interface, including physical, data link, and layer 3 specifications.

Which 3GPP release is TS 44.001 part of?

TS 44.001 is part of 3GPP Rel-8. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is 800.

What does TS 44.001 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 44.001 belong to?

TS 44.001 belongs to the Radio Access (Interface Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

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