Rel-8 Security 3G Advanced

TS 55.216 – A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms Specification

Specifies the A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM and GPRS, detailing technical provisions and references.

Release
Rel-8
Category
Security
Subcategory
Authentication
Network Layer
Security
Technology
3G
Business Impact
High

What is TS 55.216?

TS 55.216 (Rel-8) — A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms Specification. Specifies the A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM and GPRS, detailing technical provisions and references. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: Security.

Who should read this specification?

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key Technologies

GSMGPRS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 55.216?

3GPP TS 55.216 (Rel-8) is the 3GPP specification for A5/3 and GEA3 Encryption Algorithms Specification. Specifies the A5/3 and GEA3 encryption algorithms for GSM and GPRS, detailing technical provisions and references.

Which 3GPP release is TS 55.216 part of?

TS 55.216 is part of 3GPP Rel-8. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is 800.

What does TS 55.216 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 55.216 belong to?

TS 55.216 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.

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