TS.52 v3.0 Testing Guidelines for IoT Service Experience

When IoT devices and services are to be deployed on mobile networks, end to end service procedures and performance should be verified. IoT devices, if not being properly designed and fully tested for the real use scenario, may have poor performance and unsatisfactory service experience. Massive deployment of IoT devices which are defective or below standard quality lay a painful burden to the network, which may result in an increase of maintenance efforts and costs in a later phase. The purpose of this document is to define a set of test cases for the verification of IoT devices according to service requirements detailed in GSMA PRD TS.50

This document gives guidelines for tests that should be performed on 3GPP-based IoT devices to ensure the service experience in the actual use scenario, and can serve as a basis for certification of IoT devices.

The test cases are defined to be performed on a live network or controlled operator lab environment against target network infrastructure, unless otherwise stated in the test configuration.

This document does not replicate any test cases that are currently defined within the GSMA PRDs IoT Device Connection Efficiency Test Book TS.35 and MIoT Field and Lab Test Cases TS.40. The final subset of test cases to be executed will be the subject of discussion and agreement between the MNOs, Device Manufacturers, Service Providers and other related parties in respect of the various features and functionality.