TS.40 v10.1 MIoT Field and Lab Test Cases

This document provides guidelines for the tests to be performed during Field Tests and Lab Tests on LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) Mobile IoT modules and devices.

Field Tests

• Field Tests are conducted in the later stages of terminal development.
• They take place on a real, live deployed network to validate specific features or technologies.
• These tests ensure confidence in the performance of Mobile IoT modules and devices in actual operational environments.
• Field Tests are expected to be performed without direct support from the network operator, although TSG and operator delegates may assist if needed (e.g., drafting tests, providing network information).

Lab Tests

• Lab Tests are also performed in the later stages of terminal development.
• They use laboratory-based network components that simulate real deployed networks.
• Lab Tests complement Field Tests, especially for scenarios that are difficult or impossible to execute on a live network.

Test Execution Guidelines

• Field and Lab Tests may be performed in any convenient order.
• Only features supported by the Device Under Test (DUT) should be tested.
• Using a logging tool is recommended to capture log files during testing. These logs help clarify network behavior and remove ambiguity in test results.
• For performance-related tests, it is advisable to run tests using both the DUT and a reference terminal (e.g., a competitive device available on the market). The reference device helps validate and contextualize results.
• If the DUT includes a non-removable eUICC, the Generic Test Profile [17] should be used.

Reporting and Visibility
To provide clarity on the applicability, scope, and outcomes of Field and Lab Tests conducted on Mobile IoT modules and devices, Annex A has been included in this document.