Rel-8 Radio Access 2G Intermediate

TS 48.002 – BSS-MSC A-Interface General Principles

Defines the functional split and interface principles between Base Station System and MSC for 2G networks.

Release

Rel-8

What is TS 48.002?

TS 48.002 (Rel-8) — BSS-MSC A-Interface General Principles. Defines the functional split and interface principles between Base Station System and MSC for 2G networks. Primary function: Interface Principles. Category: Radio Access (Base Station System). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key Technologies

GSMTDMIP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 48.002?

3GPP TS 48.002 (Rel-8) is the 3GPP specification for BSS-MSC A-Interface General Principles. Defines the functional split and interface principles between Base Station System and MSC for 2G networks.

Which 3GPP release is TS 48.002 part of?

TS 48.002 is part of 3GPP Rel-8. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is 800.

What does TS 48.002 specify?

Interface Principles.

What category does TS 48.002 belong to?

TS 48.002 belongs to the Radio Access (Base Station System) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.

View the full specification with interactive table of contents, version history, and AI analysis.

Read Full Specification →