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 connect to the IPX Provider networks. Download here...TS.24 - Operator Minimum Acceptance Values for Device Antenna Performance
May 14, 2013: Mobile Handset design has changed significantly over the past few years. Antennas, which were external in many cases, moved inside the terminal and evolved to be light-weight and low-volume. Download here...TS.24 - Operator Minimum Acceptance Values
May 14, 2013: Mobile Handset design has changed significantly over the past few years. Antennas, which were external in many cases, moved inside the terminal and evolved to be light-weight and low-volume. Download here...International Remittance Considerations for Mobile Network Operators
February 20, 2013: This white paper reviews the international remittance market, the opportunity for MNOs, and the technical, legal, commercial, and operational considerations for any new player to this market. The paper also introduces Mobile Money Transfer, an open business model developed by the GSMA to accelerate MNO market entry and participation in a meaningful and value adding role.” Download here...
TS.11 v11.1 - Device Field and Lab Test Guidelines
October 25, 2012: This document contains a set of guidelines for the tests that should be performed in the course of Field Test and Lab Test carried out on a Terminal Device. Download here...TSG PRD TS.19 v1.0 Bluetooth Interoperability Requirements for Mobile Terminals
October 10, 2012: This document defines a minimum common suite of Bluetooth hardware and profile requirements for two classes of Bluetooth enabled mobile Terminals - Basic and Advanced. Download here...Advancing 3GPP Networks: Optimisation and Overload Management Techniques to Support Smart Phones
June 20, 2012: The focus of this white paper is to identify overload situations that arise in 3GPP networks due to heavy penetration of Smart Phones and tablet PCs due to the applications and services running on them. This paper classifies the various issues into a short list of different categories (for example, Small Data Packet Transmission and Video Services etc.). There is no unique or theoretically correct categorization, as some of the issues may overlap between categories. For the sake of effectivenes...Advancing 3GPP Networks: Optimisation and Overload Management Techniques to Support Smart Phones
June 20, 2012: Download here...TS.09 v7.5 - Battery Life Measurement and Current Consumption Technique
June 19, 2012: This document is applicable to 3GPP system capable terminals. It defines mobile equipment (MS/UE) power consumption test methods for specific technologies, applications and services Download here...TS.06.6.0 - IMEI Allocation and Approval Guidelines
June 15, 2012: This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers (IMEI). The following areas are covered. Download here...The Economics of Branchless Banking
June 15, 2012: Agent distribution and the economics of branchless banking is a topic of great importance. Originally published in Innovations, a quarterly journal published by MIT Press, Ignacio's article offers a definition of branchless banking and a great deal of detail around the economic drivers. Download here...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...IR62.4.0 - End-to-End Wi-Fi Roaming Test Cases
June 15, 2012: The following document outlines test cases for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)-based username-password, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) for GSM Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM), EAP for UMTS Authentication and Key Agreement (EAP-AKA), EAP-Tunnelled Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS) and EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) authenticated Wi-Fi roaming. The roaming environment is defined in PRD IR.61 Wi-Fi Roaming Guidelines. Download here...TSG PRD TS.22 v1.0 Recommendations for Minimal Wi-Fi Capabilities of Terminals
June 14, 2012: The GSMA TSG (Terminal Steering Group) has created a document which will help standardize Wi-Fi implementation of MNOs and OEMs. The document was created by consolidating and deliberating all MNOs and OEMs Wi-Fi requirements 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-based telephony service over HSPA radio access. Download here...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...1.0 - Network Efficiency Task Force Fast Dormancy Best Practices
March 28, 2012: The introduction and mass adoption of smart-phones by customers has led to a change in the way devices interact with networks. Download here...IN.08.4.1 - SMS Hubbing Handbook
March 28, 2012: This document has been developed as an handbook to help Operators and their chosen SMS hubbing/transit Service Provider (SMSIP) to implement SMS Hubbing Services. Download here...Guidelines for end to end GRX Service Level Agreement between Mobile Operation and Carriers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide Mobile Operators and GRX Providers with the minimum requirements to be included in the implementation of bilateral Service Level Agreements (“SLA”) related to the GRX Service agreed by between Mobile Operators and GRX. Download here...AA.71.5.0 - Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services
March 28, 2012: The SMSIP operates the SMS Hubbing Service (the Service) as defined in Annex 1 hereto (Definitions) which enables the international transit of SMS sent between telecommunications networks. 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...IN.18.2.0 - Guidelines for Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers for TDM Voice
March 28, 2012: It is recommended that Mobile Operators put in place a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with International Carriers to ensure the quality of TDM Voice. IN.01 provides a template SLA for ease of implementing such an agreement. This document provides guidelines on how to use the IN.01 template agreement and other items for consideration when setting up the SLA. Download here...IN.12.2.0 - Number Resolution and ENUM White Paper
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this White Paper is to define the requirements for number resolution in a multi-service, multi-technology interconnect environment and describe how ENUM (E.164 Number Mapping) technology can be used to fulfil these requirements. Download here...AA.83.1.1 - IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Service Schedule for MMS IW
March 28, 2012: The document consists of twelve sections and three annexes containing information about the IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Service Schedule for MMS IW Download here...AA.82.1.1 - SMS Service Schedule to AA.80
March 28, 2012: For the purpose of this Agreement the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in their respective definitions, unless a different meaning is called for in the context of another provision in the Agreement: Download here...AA.81.2.0 - Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule to AA.80
March 28, 2012: The PARTIES have executed an agreement on IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Services. Download here...AA.80.4.0 - IP Packet eXchange Service Agreement
March 28, 2012: Any Service Provider acting as a gateway between the IPX Domain and the non-IPX Do-main (i.e. enabling other parties not directly connected to the IPX Domain. Download here...AA.64.2.2 - MMS Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Schedule applies to the traffic scenarios agreed on between the Parties in this Schedule Download here...AA.63.2.2 - SMS Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Schedule defines the commercial terms and conditions of relevant Scenarios for SMS Interworking Service. 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...IN.12.2.1 - Number Resolution and ENUM White Paper
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this White Paper is to define the requirements for number resolution in a multi-service, multi-technology interconnect environment and describe how ENUM (E.164 Number Mapping) technology can be used to fulfil these requirements. Dowload here...IN.08.4.2 - SMS Hubbing Handbook
March 28, 2012: This document has been developed as a handbook to help Operators and their chosen SMS hubbing/transit Service Provider (SMSIP) to implement SMS Hubbing Services. The document supports the AA.71 Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services and its SLA. Download here...IN.05.3.1 - Service Level Agreement for Signalling
March 28, 2012: This document intends to define the minimum requirements to be included in an International SCCP Signalling Service Level Agreement, understanding that this Service rendered by the Carrier has the aim to convey and terminate Mobile Operator's International SCCP Signalling traffic. Download here...IN.01.3.2 - Template for International Transit TDM Voice Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide mobile operators with the minimum requirements to include in a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for TDM Interconnection between a Mobile Operator and International Carrier for International Transit Voice where this is related to directly connected switch interconnect. Download here...TS.16.1.1 - TAC Allocation Process for India
March 28, 2012: The Indian Telecommunications industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. India is the second largest telecom provider worldwide. The impressive growth seen to date, and future potential, has attracted a lot business interest from within India and internationally. Download here...AA.61.3.1 - Voice Messaging Service Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Service Schedule is intended for Video and/or Image share. Parties should delete text as required for the purpose of the agreement. Download 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...AA.71.6.0 - AA.71 Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services
March 28, 2012: The SMSIP operates the SMS Hubbing Service (the Service) as defined in Annex 1 hereto (Definitions) which enables the international transit of SMS sent between telecommunications networks. Download here...AA.68.1.1 - Social Presence Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: In respect of Social Presence Information received by the MNO B Social Presence Server from the MNO A Social Presence Server for delivery by MNO B, the launch of the MNO B Social Presence Interworking 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 and requirements for inter-PLMN backbone caused by IMS. Document concentrates on the network level i...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.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 Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio access. Download here...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.40.4.0: 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...SE.43.5.0 - 3G in Notebooks Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The use of Notebook computers is spreading at a rapid rate. All around us, in public and private places, more and more people can be seen using notebook computers and this trend looks set to continue. At the same time, the way in which notebooks are being used is changing and connectivity (to the Internet and/or other networks) is becoming ever more important. The combination of these two trends is giving rise to new requirements for the modern notebook user, which can be termed “pervasive con...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 introduced. The database has been designed to update all PLMNs automatically when a change is made to the...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...10.0 - TADIG Code Naming Conventions
March 28, 2012: TADIG Codes are allocated by the GSM Association (GSMA) for use as primary identifiers, both within file contents and file name Download here...TS.18.1.0 - Fast Dormancy Best Practises
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to explain the problems that Fast Dormancy tries to reduce. The history of the Fast Dormancy mechanisms and its standardization The impact on the network and the device battery lifetime of several parameters The aspects that still need improvement and some orientations Download here...TS.06.6.0 - IMEI Allocation and Approval Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers (IMEI). The following areas are covered. Download here...IN.21.1.0 - Interconnection coverage for Roaming SLA
March 27, 2012: This document provides IWG\IMQ assessment and feedback on how interconnect SLAs cover Roaming SLA KPIs. Download here...IN.18.2.0 - Guidelines for Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers for TDM Voice
March 27, 2012: It is recommended that Mobile Operators put in place a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with International Carriers to ensure the quality of TDM Voice. IN.01 provides a template SLA for ease of implementing such an agreement. This document provides guidelines on how to use the IN.01 template agreement and other items for consideration when setting up the SLA. Download here...AA.81.2.1 - Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule To AA.80
March 27, 2012: Download here...AA.80.4.1 - Agreement for IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Services
March 27, 2012: In this Agreement, the Parties agree the terms and conditions for IP Packet eXchange (here under IPX) services. 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 (NGRAI) Project Scope White Paper. Download here...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...Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule to AA.80
March 27, 2012: Download here...Service Level Agreement for Video Telephony
March 27, 2012: Download here...TS.21 v1.0 - TSG Guidelines for the secure removal of personal data from devices
March 27, 2012: Download here...TS.20 v1.0 - Smarter Apps for Smarter Phones!
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