SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
(Main)Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Service description; Stage 2 (GSM 03.60 version 7.4.1 Release 1998)
General Information
- Abstract
CR TSG#7
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2005
- Technical Committee
- RES - Radio equipment and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2005
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2005
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2005
- Mandate
- BC-T-330
Overview
SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005 is a Slovenian national standard aligning with the European norm EN 301 344 (Version 7.4.1). This document defines the service description for the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) as part of the Digital Cellular Telecommunications System (Phase 2+) (GSM). As part of the ETSI telecommunications standards series, it provides a Stage 2 service description for GPRS, based on GSM 03.60 Release 1998, covering system architecture, transmission mechanisms, and essential network functions.
This standard forms a crucial part of the development and operational deployment of GSM mobile networks that provide packet-based data services, laying the foundation for mobile internet and data connectivity.
Key Topics
The standard covers several pivotal areas of GPRS operation and integration within GSM networks:
GPRS Network Architecture
- Description of network elements involved in GPRS, including GPRS support nodes, backbone networks, and interfacing elements such as HLR (Home Location Register), SGSN, GGSN, and MSC/VLR.
Transmission Mechanisms
- Outlines how packet data is handled across the GSM network, including logical architectures, transmission and signaling planes, and interworking with external networks such as Internet and PSPDN.
Network Functions
- Specifies key functionalities such as:
- Network access control, including registration, authentication, authorization, and message screening
- Charging and billing data collection
- Packet routing and transfer, including addressing, relay, and encapsulation
- Specifies key functionalities such as:
Mobility and Resource Management
- Procedures and states for mobility management (Idle, Standby, Ready)
- Location management, radio resource allocation, and cell selection/reselection
Interworking and Compatibility
- Interaction with existing GSM services, such as SMS, circuit-switched services, and supplementary services
- Compatibility with other mobile services and network management strategies
Applications
This standard has significant use across the mobile telecommunications industry, particularly in the deployment, management, and enhancement of GSM and GPRS networks. Key practical applications include:
Mobile Network Operation and Planning:
Operators use this guidance to design, build, and optimize GPRS-enabled GSM networks for efficient packet data services.Device and Network Interoperability:
Ensures that GPRS devices (e.g., mobile phones, IoT modules) and network infrastructure interoperate seamlessly, providing reliable mobile internet and data transfer.Quality of Service (QoS) and Security:
Lays out requirements for QoS profiles and security functions - including authentication, confidential data handling, and user management - essential for robust mobile services.Roaming and International Connectivity:
Supports mobile users in accessing data services across different networks and geographic regions, facilitated by standard interfaces and protocols.
This standard is vital for vendors, operators, and regulators working with mobile broadband, IoT, and wireless networks, contributing to the global success of GSM/GPRS as foundational technologies.
Related Standards
To provide a comprehensive mobile packet data service framework, SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005 aligns with or references several related standards and specifications, including:
- EN 301 344: The underlying European norm version.
- GSM 03.60: Core specification for GPRS Stage 2 service description.
- EN 301 511: Mobile Station (MS) interface standard for GSM networks.
- 3GPP TS 23.060: GPRS service description for later network releases.
- GSM 02.60: GPRS Stage 1 service overview.
- ETSI standards for network security and authentication.
- Standards for interworking with IP and public data networks.
By adhering to these internationally recognized telecommunications standards, operators ensure global interoperability and future-proof mobile network evolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Service description; Stage 2 (GSM 03.60 version 7.4.1 Release 1998)". This standard covers: CR TSG#7
CR TSG#7
SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.070.01 - Mobile services in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: BC-T-330. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); General Packet Radio Service (GPRS); Service description; Stage 2 (GSM 03.60 version 7.4.1 Release 1998)33.070.01Mobilni servisi na splošnoMobile services in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 344 Version 7.4.1SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005en01-februar-2005SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS);Servicedescription;Stage2(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)GLOBALSYSTEMFORMOBILECOMMUNICATIONSRSIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)2(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)ReferenceREN/TSGS-020360Q7R2KeywordsDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem,GlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM),GPRSETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)3(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.8Foreword.81Scope.92References.93Definitions,abbreviationsandsymbols.113.1Definitions.113.2Abbreviations.113.3Symbols.134MainConcepts.135GeneralGPRSArchitectureandTransmissionMechanism.145.1GPRSAccessInterfacesandReferencePoints.145.2NetworkInterworking.155.2.1PSPDNInterworking.155.2.2Internet(IP)Interworking.155.3High-LevelFunctionsRequiredforGPRS.155.3.1NetworkAccessControlFunctions.155.3.1.1RegistrationFunction.165.3.1.2AuthenticationandAuthorisationFunction.165.3.1.3AdmissionControlFunction.165.3.1.4MessageScreeningFunction.165.3.1.5PacketTerminalAdaptationFunction.165.3.1.6ChargingDataCollectionFunction.165.3.2PacketRouteingandTransferFunctions.165.3.2.1RelayFunction.165.3.2.2RouteingFunction.175.3.2.3AddressTranslationandMappingFunction.175.3.2.4EncapsulationFunction.175.3.2.5TunnellingFunction.175.3.2.6CompressionFunction.175.3.2.7CipheringFunction.175.3.2.8DomainNameServerFunction.175.3.3MobilityManagementFunctions.175.3.4LogicalLinkManagementFunctions.175.3.4.1LogicalLinkEstablishmentFunction.185.3.4.2LogicalLinkMaintenanceFunctions.185.3.4.3LogicalLinkReleaseFunction.185.3.5RadioResourceManagementFunctions.185.3.5.1UmManagementFunction.185.3.5.2CellSelectionFunction.185.3.5.3Um-tranxFunction.185.3.5.4PathManagementFunction.185.3.6NetworkManagementFunctions.185.4LogicalArchitecture.195.4.1GPRSSupportNodes.195.4.2GPRSBackboneNetworks.205.4.3HLR.205.4.4SMS-GMSCandSMS-IWMSC.205.4.5GPRSMobileStations.215.4.6ChargingGatewayFunctionality.215.5AssignmentofFunctionstoGeneralLogicalArchitecture.215.6TransmissionandSignallingPlanes.225.6.1TransmissionPlane.225.6.2SignallingPlane.23SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)4(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)5.6.2.1MS-SGSN.235.6.2.2SGSN-HLR.235.6.2.3SGSN-MSC/VLR.245.6.2.4SGSN-EIR.245.6.2.5SGSN-SMS-GMSCorSMS-IWMSC.245.6.2.6GSN-GSN.255.6.2.7GGSN-HLR.255.6.2.7.1MAP-basedGGSN-HLRSignalling.255.6.2.7.2GTPandMAP-basedGGSN-HLRSignalling.266MobilityManagementFunctionality.266.1DefinitionofMobilityManagementStates.266.1.1IDLE(GPRS)State.266.1.2STANDBYState.266.1.3READYState.276.2IDLE/STANDBY/READYStateFunctionality.286.2.1StateTransitionsandFunctions.286.2.2READYTimerFunction.306.2.3PeriodicRAUpdateTimerFunction.306.2.4MobileReachableTimerFunction.306.3InteractionsBetweenSGSNandMSC/VLR.316.3.1AdministrationoftheSGSN-MSC/VLRAssociation.316.3.2CombinedRA/LAUpdating.326.3.3CSPaging.326.3.3.1PagingCo-ordination.336.3.4Non-GPRSAlert.346.3.5MSInformationProcedure.346.3.6MMInformationProcedure.356.4MMProcedures.356.5AttachFunction.366.6DetachFunction.396.6.1MS-InitiatedDetachProcedure.406.6.2Network-InitiatedDetachProcedure.406.6.2.1SGSN-InitiatedDetachProcedure.406.6.2.2HLR-InitiatedDetachProcedure.416.7PurgeFunction.416.8SecurityFunction.426.8.1AuthenticationofSubscriber.426.8.2UserIdentityConfidentiality.436.8.2.1P-TMSISignature.436.8.2.2P-TMSIReallocationProcedure.436.8.3UserDataandGMM/SMSignallingConfidentiality.436.8.3.1ScopeofCiphering.436.8.3.2GPRSCipheringAlgorithm.446.8.4IdentityCheckProcedures.446.9LocationManagementFunction.446.9.1LocationManagementProcedures.456.9.1.1CellUpdateProcedure.456.9.1.2RouteingAreaUpdateProcedure.456.9.1.2.1IntraSGSNRouteingAreaUpdate.466.9.1.2.2InterSGSNRouteingAreaUpdate.476.9.1.3CombinedRA/LAUpdateProcedure.496.9.1.3.1CombinedIntraSGSNRA/LAUpdate.496.9.1.3.2CombinedInterSGSNRA/LAUpdate.516.9.1.4PeriodicRAandLAUpdates.546.10SubscriberManagementFunction.546.10.1SubscriberManagementProcedures.546.10.1.1InsertSubscriberDataProcedure.546.10.1.2DeleteSubscriberDataProcedure.556.11ClassmarkHandling.556.11.1RadioAccessClassmark.556.11.2SGSNClassmark.56SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)5(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)7NetworkManagementFunctionality.568RadioResourceFunctionality.568.1CellSelectionandReselection.568.2DiscontinuousReception.568.3RadioResourceManagement.568.3.1LayerFunctions.578.3.2ModelofOperation.578.3.2.1DynamicAllocationofRadioResources.578.4PagingforGPRSDownlinkTransfer.579PacketRouteingandTransferFunctionality.589.1DefinitionofPacketDataProtocolStates.589.1.1INACTIVEState.589.1.2ACTIVEState.589.2PDPContextActivation,Modification,andDeactivationFunctions.599.2.1StaticandDynamicPDPAddresses.599.2.2ActivationProcedures.609.2.2.1PDPContextActivationProcedure.609.2.2.2Network-RequestedPDPContextActivationProcedure.619.2.2.2.1SuccessfulNetwork-RequestedPDPContextActivationProcedure.629.2.2.2.2UnsuccessfulNetwork-RequestedPDPContextActivationProcedure.639.2.2.3AnonymousAccessPDPContextActivationProcedure.649.2.3ModificationProcedures.659.2.3.1PDPContextModificationProcedure.669.2.4DeactivationProcedures.669.2.4.1PDPContextDeactivationInitiatedbyMSProcedure.669.2.4.2PDPContextDeactivationInitiatedbySGSNProcedure.679.2.4.3PDPContextDeactivationInitiatedbyGGSNProcedure.679.2.4.4AnonymousAccessPDPContextDeactivationInitiatedbyMSProcedure.689.2.4.5AnonymousAccessPDPContextDeactivationInitiatedbyGGSNProcedure.689.3PacketRouteingandTransferFunction.699.4RelayFunction.699.5PacketTerminalAdaptationFunction.699.6EncapsulationFunction.709.6.1EncapsulationBetweenSGSNandGGSN.709.6.2EncapsulationBetweenSGSNandMS.7010MessageScreeningFunctionality.7011CompatibilityIssues.7012Transmission.7112.1TransmissionModes.7112.1.1GTPTransmissionModes.7112.1.2LLCTransmissionModes.7112.1.3RLCTransmissionModes.7112.2LogicalLinkControlFunctionality.7112.2.1Addressing.7112.2.2Services.7112.2.3Functions.7212.3SubnetworkDependentConvergenceFunctionality.7212.3.1Services.7312.3.2Subfunctions.7312.4OctetStreamProtocolFunctionality.7412.4.1PADFunction.7512.4.1.1PacketAssembler.7512.4.1.1.1BufferFull.7512.4.1.1.2InactivityTimerExpiry.7512.4.1.1.3MaximumBufferDelayTimerExpiry.7512.4.1.1.4SpecialCharacter.7512.4.1.1.5ChangeinFlowControlState.7512.4.1.1.6ImmediateForwardingRequest.76SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)6(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)12.4.1.2PacketDisassembler.7612.4.2QualityofService.7612.5Point-to-PointProtocolFunctionality.7612.5.1TransmissionPlaneforPDPTypePPP.7612.5.2Functions.7612.6GbInterface.7712.6.1PhysicalLayerProtocol.7712.6.2LinkLayerProtocols.7712.6.3BSSGPRSProtocol.7712.6.3.1Inter-dependencyoftheBSSGPandLLCFunctions.7812.6.3.2BSSGPAddressing.7812.6.3.3BVCIContextsinBSSandinSGSN.7812.6.3.4FlowControlBetweenSGSNandBSSovertheGbInterface.7912.7AbisInterface.7912.7.1RemotePacketControlUnit.8013InformationStorage.8013.1HLR.8113.2SGSN.8213.3GGSN.8313.4MS.8413.5MSC/VLR.8513.6RecoveryandRestorationProcedures.8513.6.1HLRFailure.8613.6.2SGSNFailure.8613.6.3GGSNFailure.8613.6.4VLRFailure.8614Identities.8714.1IMSI.8714.2PacketTMSI.8714.3NSAPIandTLLI.8714.4PDPAddress.8814.5TID.8814.6RouteingAreaIdentity.8814.7CellIdentity.8914.8GSNAddresses.8914.8.1GSNAddress.8914.8.2GSNNumber.8914.9AccessPointName.8915OperationalAspects.9015.1Charging.9015.1.1ChargingInformation.9015.1.2ReverseCharging.9015.2QualityofServiceProfile.9015.2.1PrecedenceClass.9115.2.2DelayClass.9115.2.3ReliabilityClass.9115.2.4ThroughputClasses.9215.2.4.1PeakThroughputClass.9215.2.4.2MeanThroughputClass.9316InteractionswithOtherGSMServices.9316.1Point-to-pointShortMessageService.9316.1.1Mobile-terminatedSMSTransfer.9416.1.1.1UnsuccessfulMobile-terminatedSMSTransfer.9416.1.2Mobile-originatedSMSTransfer.9616.2Circuit-switchedServices.9616.2.1SuspensionofGPRSServices.9616.2.2GPRSandDedicatedModePriorityHandling.9716.3SupplementaryServices.98SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)7(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)AnnexA(normative):APNandGGSNSelection.99A.1Definitions.99A.2APNSelectionRules.99AnnexB(normative):Internet-HostedOctetStreamService.106B.1DirectionofConnectionSetup.106B.2Bearer.106B.3SetupData.106B.3.1ProtocolType–TCPorUDP.106B.3.2HostName.107B.3.3PortNumber.107B.3.4PADParameters.107B.4FlowControl.107B.5BreakSignal.107B.6ConnectionEstablishmentProcedure.107B.6.1FullyUser-SpecifiedEstablishment.108B.6.2DefaultInternetEndpointParametersEstablishment.108B.7ConnectionTermination.108B.7.1MS-initiatedTCPIHOSSConnectionTermination.108B.7.2MS-initiatedUDPIHOSSConnectionTermination.108B.7.3InternetHostInitiatedTCPIHOSSConnectionTermination.109B.8QualityofService.109B.9Security.109B.9.1AuthenticationoftheGPRSUser.109B.9.2MaliciousReconfigurationoftheGPRSDevice.109B.10Maintenance.109AnnexC(informative):DataTransmissionRouteingExamples.110C.1DataRouteingforanMSinitsHomePLMNtoandfromanExternalPDN.110C.2DataRouteingforaRoamingMStoandfromanExternalPDN.111C.3MS-to-MSDataRouteingviatheSameGGSN.111C.4MS-to-MSDataRouteingviaDifferentGGSNs.112AnnexD(informative):Figures.113AnnexE(informative):Tables.115AnnexF(informative):Documenthistory.116History.117SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)8(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeSpecialMobileGroup(SMG).Thepresentdocumentdefinesthestage-2servicedescriptionforaGeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS)withinthedigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+).ThecontentsofthepresentdocumentaresubjecttocontinuingworkwithinSMGandmaychangefollowingformalSMGapproval.ShouldSMGmodifythecontentsofthepresentdocumentitwillthenbere-submittedforOAPwithanidentifyingchangeofreleasedateandanincreaseinversionnumberasfollows:Version7.x.ywhere:7indicatesGSMRelease1998ofPhase2+xtheseconddigitisincrementedforchangesofsubstance,i.e.technicalenhancements,corrections,updates,etc.ythethirddigitisincrementedwheneditorialonlychangeshavebeenincorporatedinthespecification.NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:18August2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):30November2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31May2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31May2001SIST EN 301 344 V7.4.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301344V7.4.1(2000-09)9(GSM03.60version7.4.1Release1998)1ScopeThepresentdocumentdefinesthestage-2servicedescriptionforaGeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS)onGSM.CCITTI.130[29]describesathree-stagemethodforcharacterisationoftelecommunicationservices,andCCITTQ.65[31]definesstage2ofthemethod.Thisversionofthestage-2servicedescriptioncoversthefirstphaseofGPRS,anddoesnotmeetalltheservicesandfunctionalitydescribedinGSM02.60[3].ThepresentdocumentdoesnotcoverthelowerlayersoftheGPRSGSMradiointerface.GSM03.64[9]containsanoveralldescriptionoftheradiointerface.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.• ForthisRelease1998document,referencestoGSMdocumentsareforRelease1998versions(version7.x.y).[1]GSM01.04:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Abbreviationsandacronyms".[2]GSM01.61:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);GPRScipheringalgorithmrequirements".[3]GSM02.60:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);GeneralPacketRadioService(GPRS);Servicedescription;Stage1".[4]GSM03.03:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Numbering,addressingandidentification".[5]GSM03.07:"D
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