IR.34 - Guidelines for IPX Provider networks (Previously Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines)
May 14, 2013: The internet Protocol (IP) Packet eXchange (IPX) Network is an inter-Service Provider IP backbone which comprises the interconnected networks of IPX Providers and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Roaming eXchange (GRX) Providers. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how these networks are set-up and interconnect, and how Service Providers will conne...IR.39 - IMS Profile for High Definition Video Conference (HDVC) Service
May 9, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for High Definition Video Conference (HDVC) service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features that a video communication client and the network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based video communication service over fixed and mobile access. Download here...IR.94 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
May 9, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device and a network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based conversational video service over Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio a...IR.64 - IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
April 16, 2013: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. The user shall receive services in a consistent manner when the user accesses IMS either via the Circuit Switched (CS) or the Packet Switched (PS) domain. Service continuity is supported between CS and...IR.90 - RCS Interworking Guidelines
March 12, 2013: This document illustrates the inter-Service Provider aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). The aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS services between Service Providers by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. This is necessary for example due to the number of different possible implementation alternatives existing in the corresponding specif...IR.94.5.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
March 4, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD) Download here...IR.94 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
March 4, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device and a network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based conversational video service over Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio a...IR.92 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 3, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service o...IR.39 - IMS Profile for High Definition Video Conference (HDVC) Service
March 1, 2013: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for High Definition Video Conference (HDVC) service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features that a video communication client and the network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based video communication service over fixed and mobile access. IR.39 v1.0 - ...IR.64 v 6.0 IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
February 28, 2013: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. The user shall receive services in a consistent manner when the user accesses IMS either via the Circuit Switched (CS) or the Packet Switched (PS) domain. Service continuity is supported between CS and...IR.36.2.0 - Adaptive Multirate Wide Band
February 21, 2013: During the development of mobile voice services, the speech quality has continued to evolve. Significant milestones include the introduction of the enhanced full-rate codec (EFR) and the Adaptive Multirate (AMR) voice codec, which increased voice quality and boosted channel error robustness and capacity. Download here...IR.36 - Adaptive Multirate Wide Band
February 21, 2013: During the development of mobile voice services, the speech quality has continued to evolve. Significant milestones include the introduction of the enhanced full-rate codec (EFR) and the Adaptive Multirate (AMR) voice codec, which increased voice quality and boosted channel error robustness and capacity. The Adaptive Multirate Narrow-Band (AMR-NB) codec, which supports the bandwidth of traditional...IR.34 - Guidelines for IPX Provider networks (Previously Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines)
February 21, 2013: The internet Protocol (IP) Packet eXchange (IPX) Network is an inter-Service Provider IP backbone which comprises the interconnected networks of IPX Providers and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Roaming eXchange (GRX) Providers. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how these networks are set-up and interconnect, and how Service Providers will co...IR.65 - IMS Roaming and Interworking Guidelines
February 15, 2013: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) architecture has introduced a subsystem known as the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as an addition to the Packet-Switched (PS) domain. IMS supports new, IP-based multimedia services as well as interoperability with traditional telephony services. IMS is not a service per se, but a framework for enabling advanced IP services and applications on top of a ...IR.88 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
January 24, 2013: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks can interwork in order to provide "Next Generation Mobile Network" capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Expectations of the "Next Generation Mobile Network" capabilities are described in the GSMA Project Document: Next Generation Roaming and In...IR.75 V2.0 Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing Architecture
December 18, 2012: This document is targeted at the following audiences: - Hub providers who will participate in GSMA Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing - Client Operators who will participate in GSMA Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing Download here...IR.68 v1.0 QoS Sensitive Roaming Principles
December 18, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide principles for QoS roaming. The basic need is to agree on a QoS profile that enables roaming in any operator’s network. In plain text, it means that the QoS profile should work in multi-vendor and multi-operator environment. The first version of the document concentrates on background and interactive classes only. Coming versions of the document wil...IR.66 v1.1 End – to – End Interworking and Roaming Test Specification for IMS
December 18, 2012: This document describes tests for IMS roaming and for interworking between IMS network operators. Test configurations are divided into IMS roaming and interworking between two IMS networks. Terminal testing is the responsibility of the relevant testing groups in 3GPP and the Global Certification Forum (GCF). Download here...
IR.50 v4.0 2G2.5G3G Roaming
December 18, 2012: Download here...IR.32 v3.3.3 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN CAMEL-Roaming (CAMEL Phase 1, Phase
December 17, 2012: Download here...IR.24 v6.1 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming - Stage 4 Testing
December 17, 2012: Download here...IR.67 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers & GRX/IPX Providers
November 23, 2012: Inter Service Provider IP communications are starting to evolve to support services other than GPRS Roaming. Many, if not all, of these services rely upon DNS. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for the interworking and stability of such services that Service Providers have all the necessary information to hand to ease configuration of their DNS servers upon which such services rely. IR.67-v...IR.58 - IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
November 23, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.53 v3.1 MMS Inter-working Tests
October 19, 2012: The scope of this document is to define • an initial set of MMS End-to-End Interworking tests • an initial set of MM4 Interoperability tests • an initial set of MMS Inter-Operator Charging tests A reader only interested in the End-to-End Interworking test procedures themselves may start reading in section 15 and use backwards references when necessary. Download here...IR.30 v3.0.0 GSM 900 - GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Roaming Interoperability
September 27, 2012: This paper describes the technical background, roaming scenarios, possible problems to be encountered and solutions that can be found when a GSM900-GSM1800 customer roams in a GSM1900 network and reverse. Download here...IR.27 v3.3.1 Functional Capability Test Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming (Stage 4 Testing). Phase 1 Data S
September 27, 2012: Provide specific information or commentary about the content of this document and about the reasons prompting its preparation. The introduction section is informative – do not include requirements. Download here ...IR.65 v10.0 IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
August 2, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Areas covered in the document are IMS specific issues in roaming and interworking, addressing of users and network elements, routing of traffic, inter-operator related security issues, IP version usage ...IR.58 v3.0 IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
July 30, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.64 v4.0 IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
July 30, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. The user shall receive services in a consistent manner when the user accesses IMS either via the Circuit Switched (CS) or the Packet Switched (PS) domain. Service continuity is supported between CS and...IR.94 v 3.0 "IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service"
July 30, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device and a network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based conversational video service over Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio a...IR.21 v8.2 GSM Association Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
July 24, 2012: In order to have a common and simple overview of the most important data related to International Roaming, a database for storing this data has been created, according to the RAEX Business Requirements defined in chapter 7.1. Download here...IR.92 – “IMS Profile for Voice and SMS” 3.0
June 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.9210 – “IMS Profile for Voice and SMS” 1.0
June 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR67.7.0 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers and GRX/IPX Providers
June 15, 2012: This document is intended to provide guidelines and technical information for those who need to set up and/or maintain DNS servers for inter Service Provider services. This document is not intended to provide a general education on DNS or ENUM. Thus, a reasonable level of technical competence in DNS, ENUM and DNS/ENUM server configuration is assumed throughout this document. Download here...IR.94.2.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
June 11, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD) Download here...IR.94.1.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
June 11, 2012: Definition of an IMS profile by listing a number of Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN), Evolved Packet Core, IMS core, and UE features which are considered essential to launch interoperable IMS based conversational video service. Download here...IR.92.6.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
June 11, 2012: This document defines a voice over IMS profile by listing number of Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, evolved packet core, IMS core, and UE features which are considered essential to launch interoperable IMS based voice. Download here...IR.88.7.0 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
June 11, 2012: This PRD presents material about LTE Roaming. The document addresses aspects which are new and incremental to LTE: It recognises that much of the data-roaming infrastructure is reused from GPRS and High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) Roaming, and for which information and specification is found in other PRDs. Download here...IR.67.6.0 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers & GRX/IPX Providers
June 11, 2012: This official document consists of an overview of DNS in relation to the successful interworking of MNO services, guidelines for general and MNO service specific configuration of DNS servers, and describes GSMA defined processes and procedures relating to configuration and usage of domain names Download here...IR.65.8.0 - IMS Roaming and Interworking Guidelines
June 11, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Download here...IR.64.3.0 - IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
June 11, 2012: This document provides guidelines for the centralization of IMS services and IMS based service continuity for single radio devices by listing a number of Evolved Packet Core, IMS core, and User Equipment (UE) features on top of the features defined in IR.92. Download here...IR.62.3.2 - End-to-End WLAN Roaming Test Cases
June 11, 2012: This document specifies a set of test cases for WLAN roaming service to confirm that it complies with GSMA Official Document IR.61 WLAN Roaming Guidelines. RADIUS shall be the protocol to be used for passing authentication, authorization and accounting data (AAA). Download here...IR.58.2.0 - IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
June 11, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice over High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA), documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-...IR.21.8.0 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
June 11, 2012: The IR.21 Database has been created for operators to provide their network technical information which is required by roaming partners in order to support roaming. Download here...IR.26.3.7: GSMA End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming (Stage 4 Testing)
May 18, 2012: This document is subject to copyright protection. The GSM MoU Association (“Association”) makes no representation, warranty or undertaking (express or implied) with respect to and does not accept any responsibility for, and hereby disclaims liability for the accuracy or completeness or timeliness of the information contained in this document. Download here...IR.21.7.1: GSMA Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
May 18, 2012: In order to have a common and simple overview of the most important data related to International Roaming Download here...IR.90.2.0 - RCS Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document illustrates the inter-operator aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). Aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS service between operators by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. Download here...IR.67.5.1 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers & GRX/IPX Providers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide guidelines and technical information for those who need to set up and/or maintain DNS servers for inter Service Provider services. This document is not intended to provide a general education on DNS or ENUM. Thus, a reasonable level of technical competence in DNS, ENUM and DNS/ENUM server configuration is assumed through out this document. Download here...IR.87.1.0: SIP-I Interworking Test Cases
March 28, 2012: This document should be read by organisations interested in executing SIP-I Interworking Tests. Download here...IR.90.1.0: RCS Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document illustrates the inter-operator aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). Aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS service between operators by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. Dowload here...IR.79.1.3 - Image Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document describes the terminal interoperable Image (Live & Pre-stored) Share service. The terminal interoperable Image Share service allows users to share Images between them over PS connection with ongoing CS call, thus enhancing and enriching end-users voice communication. Download here...IR.74.1.4 - Video Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document specifies the terminal interoperable Real-Time Live Video Share service. The intended audience of this document is terminal or software vendors who wish to implement an inter-operable Video Share service. Download here...IR.65.5.0 - IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Areas covered in the document are IMS specific issues in roaming and interworking, addressing of users and network elements, routing of traffic, inter-operator related security issues, IP version usage ...IR.34.V5.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.34.5.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. This document provides a clear distinction between GRX and IPX (evolved GRX) networks where applicable. Download here...IR.34.4.8: Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...R.40.5.0 - Guidelines for IPv4 Addressing and AS Numbering for GRX/IPX Network Infrastructure and User Terminals
March 28, 2012: These guidelines describe how Service Providers can request IPv4 addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) for use with their networks using procedures that are aligned with the Internet Registry System and the GSM Association Download here...IR.84.1.0: Video Share Phase 2 Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document is the Phase 2 Service Specification for the terminal interoperable Real-Time Live Video Share service. Download here...IR.88.3.1 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide "Next Generation Mobile Network" capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.21.6.3 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 28, 2012: In order to have a common and easy overview of the most important data related to International Roaming, a database for storing this data has been created. Download here...IR.92.V4.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 28, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.92.1.0: IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 28, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.79.1.2: Image Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document describes the terminal interoperable Image (Live & Pre-stored) Share service. Download here...IR.40.V6.0 - Guidelines for IP Addressing and AS Numbering for GRX/IPX Network Infrastructure and User Equipment
March 28, 2012: The GRX Network was first established in 2000 for the purpose of GPRS roaming and only GSM operators were allowed to connect to it. Since then other services have been added such as UMTS roaming and MMS interworking. Download here...IR.40.4.0: Guidelines for IPv4 Addressing and AS Numbering for GPRS Network Infrastructure and Mobile Terminals
March 28, 2012: This document provides addressing-related guidelines to organisations wishing to connect to the GRX network and its successor, the IPX. Download here...IR.33.V5.0 - GPRS Roaming
March 28, 2012: Download here...IR.35.5.0 - End-to-End Functional Capability Test Specification for Inter-PLMN GPRS Roaming
March 28, 2012: This document is the specification of IREG, End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station subscribed to packet switched data services, belonging to a home PLMN (a), to and within a visited PLMN (b). Download here...IR.21.7.1: GSM Association Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 28, 2012: The IR.21 Database has been created for operators to provide their network technical information which is required by roaming partners in order to support roaming. The IR.21 form describes the structure of the database, the type of reports, the procedures for updating it and the update schedule. The IR.21 Database is updated when a PLMN updates their network information or when a new PLMN is intro...IR.88.5.0 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide “Next Generation Mobile Network” capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN Download here...IR33.6.0 - GPRS Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document provides recommendations on how GPRS networks can interwork in order to provide GPRS capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.33.6.0 - GPRS Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document provides recommendations on how GPRS networks can interwork in order to provide GPRS capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.81.1.0: GRQ Measurement Implementation
March 28, 2012: Global Roaming Quality (GRQ) provides a neutral, objective and proportionate framework for pro-active and reactive monitoring and assuring end-to-end roaming services quality, thus enabling GSMA members to get a global perspective on roaming quality. Download here...IR.42.3.4: Definition of Quality of Service parameters and their computation
March 28, 2012: This document defines QoS parameters and their computation. Download here...IR.65.6.0: IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 27, 2012: This document introduces guidelines for the usage of inter-Service Provider connections in the IMS environment, and requirements that IMS has for the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone network. Other issues discussed here include the addressing and routing implications of IMS. Download here...IR.88.6.0: LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 27, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide the Next Generation Mobile Networking capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Expectations of the the Next Generation Mobile Networking capabilities are described in the GSMA Project Document: Next Generation Roaming and Interoperability (...IR.34.6.1 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.21.7.2 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 27, 2012: Download here...IR.58.1.0 - IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
March 27, 2012: Download here...IR.34.7.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.64.20 - IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. Download here...IR.65.7.0 - IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) architecture has introduced a subsystem known as the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as an addition to the Packet-Switched (PS) domain. Download here...IR.92.5.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.23 v5.0 Organisation of GSM International Roaming Tests
February 6, 2012: The scope of this document is to define a methodology for testing, and maintaining in the presence of faults, the inter-PMN international roaming facility. Download here...IR.77 v2.1 Inter-Operator IP Backbone Security Requirements For Service Providers and Inter-operator IP back
December 3, 2009: The need to define an adequate level of security is critical and this document sets out how this can be achieved. This document together with the Permanent Reference Document (PRD) IR.34 describes a set of common guidelines of an Inter Service Provider IP Backbone to achieve an adequate security level. Download here...IR.86 v1.0 IPX Test Execution Instructions
June 12, 2009: This document should be read by organisations interested in executing IPX Tests. IP based services are central to the future growth of telecommunications. As the transmission of voice and data migrates to the packet switched world, a wide range of technical and commercial benefits become available to all stakeholders and the customers they serve. Download here...IR.83 v1.2 SIP-I Interworking Description
May 20, 2009: This document describes how the SIP-I (SIP with encapsulated ISUP) is utilized in the IPX (IP Exchange) environment. Download here...IR.60 v4.0 Prepaid Service Roaming Test
May 1, 2009: Download here...IR.80 v1.2 Technical Architecture Alternatives for Open Connectivity Roaming Hubbing Model
February 25, 2009: Roaming and inter-working are at the core of the GSM success story. 3GSM subscribers now expect to access the same set of services at home and abroad. They expect to be able to share all 3GSM services with any other subscriber on any network. Download here...IR.76 v1.1 Instant Messaging based on OMA- IMPS Interworking Guidelines
February 18, 2008: The goal of this PRD is to ensure that interworking is handled correctly with Instant Messaging Service using the interworking protocol OMA-IMPS. Use of any other IM protocol such as SIP/SIMPLE is out of the scope of this document and should be addressed in separate documents. Download here...IR.52 v3.3 MMS Interworking Guidelines
December 18, 2006: This document introduces guidelines for usage of GPRS inter-PLMN connections in MMS environment and requirements for inter-PLMN backbone network caused by MMS. Throughout this document, GPRS refers to as both GPRS Release ‘97/98 (i.e. 2.5G) and GPRS Release ’99/UMTS (i.e. 3G). Download here...IR.31 v3.1.0 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Associate-PLMN SMS-Roaming
October 10, 2005: This document contains the specification of IREG End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station subscribed to SMS services, belonging to a home PLMN(a), to and within a visited PLMN(b), and using an Associate PLMN (c). Download here...IR.29 v3.0.0 Proposal of a Minimal Requirement on an Automatic Test Equipment for Roaming
October 10, 2005: This document describes specifications concerning the minimal test equipment for automatic Roaming Retesting and test cases, that rely on the infrastructure as described in IR.28. Due to high number of GSM operators in the world it is more and more difficult to perform efficient periodic retesting on time as required in the roaming agreements. Download here ...IR.28 v3.0.0 Specifications of the Infrastructure in a PLMN to Allow Automatic Testing
October 10, 2005: This document specifies the requirements a PLMN(a) has to fulfil in order to allow other PLMN operators to perform end-to-end functional capability tests in order to proof the interoperability without the need for staff assistance in PLMN(a). In comparison with GSM MoU PRD IR.24, GSM MoU PRD IR.26 and GSM MoU PRD IR.27, where all functions and configurations are tested in a more profound way, GSM ...IR.22 v3.2.1 SCCP Signalling Aspects for Roaming
October 10, 2005: Provide specific information or commentary about the content of this document and about the reasons prompting its preparation. The introduction section is informative – do not include requirements. Download here...IR.37 v3.0.0 Guidelines and Testing for Optimal Routing - Service definition (Stage 1 Testing)
April 7, 2005: This document is the specification of MoU-IREG End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station, belonging to a home PLMN (a), to and within a visited PLMN (b) in case of Support of Optimal Routing (SOR). Download here...IR.69 v1.0 Video Telephony Release Cause Usage Guidelines
March 18, 2005: This document specifies guidelines for having a consistent set of Release Cause values for Video Telephony. In addition, it specifies a set of recommended Release Cause values for scenarios commonly encountered. Download here...IR.70 v3.1 SMS SS7 Fraud
February 16, 2005: Spamming is an action where the subscriber receives an unsolicited SMS. As an unsolicited SMS, the subscriber did not request to receive this message. Download here...IR.63 v3.0.0 LBS Roaming and Inter-working Guidelines
February 2, 2004: To provide a Location Based Service related to a mobile subscriber, who is to be located, it is necessary to obtain subscriber location in a mobile network and to utilise this location information to deliver a value added service to the beneficiary of the service. Download here...IR.20 v3.4.0 Technical Implications of the Use of Optimal Routing
April 27, 2000: This PRD highlights the technical and tariffing problems which have been identified by GSM-IREG when analyzing the optimal routing method. Download here...
