SIST-TS TS 101 329-2 V2.1.3:2004
(Main)Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 3; End-to-end Quality of Service in TIPHON systems; Part 2: Definition of speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes
General Information
- Abstract
Define classes of Quality of Service for TIPHON compliant systems. Define classes or types of IP terminal to be used with TIPHON systems. Provide guidelines on the relationship between Terminal type, network performance and end-to-end TIPHON Quality of Service.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
Overview
SIST-TS TS 101 329-2 V2.1.3:2004 is a key Slovenian technical specification that defines speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes for TIPHON-compliant systems. TIPHON, or Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks, provides frameworks for ensuring interoperable, high-quality voice services over IP networks. By introducing a structured approach to end-to-end speech QoS, the standard enables vendors, service providers, and network planners to guarantee specific levels of voice transmission quality across diverse IP telephony scenarios.
This standard is part of a broader TIPHON QoS documentation suite, specifically focusing on how IP terminals and network performance interact to deliver predictable voice quality. It describes clear QoS classes, performance metrics, and guidelines critical for anyone designing, deploying, or evaluating TIPHON-based telephony solutions.
Key Topics
Speech Quality of Service (QoS) Classes: The standard categorizes speech services into classes, establishing expected performance for each.
- Wideband: Exceeds PSTN user experience using wideband codecs and QoS-engineered networks.
- Narrowband: Matches traditional telephony, with sub-classes for high, medium, and acceptable quality, reflecting ISDN and various mobile telephony levels.
- Best Effort: No guaranteed performance; relies on public or non-QoS-engineered IP networks.
Performance Metrics: Each QoS class is defined by specific criteria:
- Overall Transmission Quality Rating (R): Objective indicator calculated with the E-Model (ITU-T G.107), reflecting mouth-to-ear user experience.
- Listener Speech Quality: One-way speech intelligibility derived from codec performance and network conditions.
- End-to-end Delay: Mean one-way delay, categorized by class, to ensure conversational interactivity.
Relationship between Terminal, Network, and QoS: Guidelines clarify how IP terminal and network characteristics together determine the achievable end-to-end QoS, aiding system design and planning.
Applications
- VoIP System Design: Network planners and service providers use TIPHON QoS classes to set and measure service quality benchmarks for telephony solutions over IP.
- Performance Assessment: The standard supports objective comparison of IP telephony deployments by referencing agreed metrics and quality levels.
- Product Development: Manufacturers of IP phones and network equipment leverage these guidelines to ensure products meet the required QoS levels for various market segments.
- Regulatory Compliance: Governments and regulatory bodies reference such standards when setting minimum quality thresholds for telephony over IP services.
Related Standards
For comprehensive TIPHON system implementation and ongoing quality improvements, the following standards are relevant:
- TR 101 329-1: General aspects of QoS in TIPHON systems.
- TS 101 329-3: Signalling and control aspects for end-to-end QoS.
- TS 101 329-5: Quality of Service measurement methodologies.
- TR 101 329-6: Measurements of network and terminal characteristics and their impact on voice quality.
- TR 101 329-7: Design guides for optimizing speech transmission performance.
- ETSI TS 102 024 and TS 102 025: Advanced TIPHON QoS requirements for Releases 4 and 5.
- ITU-T Recommendations G.107, G.109, G.711, G.726: International reference for speech codec and quality modeling.
Summary
SIST-TS TS 101 329-2 V2.1.3 provides a standardized, internationally aligned method for defining, measuring, and assuring speech QoS in IP telephony. Its adoption benefits network providers, equipment vendors, and end-users by enabling consistent, reliable voice communications across multifaceted IP network environments. By implementing these TIPHON QoS classes and metrics, the telecommunications sector can ensure IP-based speech services meet user expectations for quality and reliability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST-TS TS 101 329-2 V2.1.3:2004 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 3; End-to-end Quality of Service in TIPHON systems; Part 2: Definition of speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes". This standard covers: Define classes of Quality of Service for TIPHON compliant systems. Define classes or types of IP terminal to be used with TIPHON systems. Provide guidelines on the relationship between Terminal type, network performance and end-to-end TIPHON Quality of Service.
Define classes of Quality of Service for TIPHON compliant systems. Define classes or types of IP terminal to be used with TIPHON systems. Provide guidelines on the relationship between Terminal type, network performance and end-to-end TIPHON Quality of Service.
SIST-TS TS 101 329-2 V2.1.3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.020 - Telecommunications in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2004
Harmonizacija telekomunikacij in internetnega protokola prek omrežij (TIPHON), 3.
izdaja - Kakovost storitve od konca do konca v sistemih TIPHON - 2. del: Definicija
razredov kakovosti storitve (QoS) govora
Telecommunications and Internet Protocol Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON)
Release 3; End-to-end Quality of Service in TIPHON systems; Part 2: Definition of
speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TS 101 329-2 Version 2.1.3
ICS:
33.020 Telekomunikacije na splošno Telecommunications in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
Technical Specification
Telecommunications and Internet Protocol
Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON) Release 3;
End-to-end Quality of Service in TIPHON systems;
Part 2: Definition of speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes
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Reference
RTS/TIPHON-05012b
Keywords
E-Model, internet, IP, network, quality, service,
telephony
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Introduction .5
1 Scope.6
2 References.6
3 Definitions and abbreviations.6
3.1 Definitions.6
3.2 Abbreviations.7
4 Definition of TIPHON Speech QoS classes.7
5 TIPHON speech QoS performance metrics .7
5.1 Overall transmission quality rating .8
5.2 Listener speech quality of TIPHON systems.8
5.3 End-to-end delay.9
Annex A (informative): Bibliography.10
History .11
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Foreword
This Technical Specification (TS) has been produced by ETSI Project Telecommunications and Internet Protocol
Harmonization Over Networks (TIPHON).
The present document is part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering End-to-end Quality of Service in TIPHON systems,
as identified below:
TR 101 329-1: "General aspects of Quality of Service (QoS)";
TS 101 329-2: "Definition of speech Quality of Service (QoS) classes";
TS 101 329-3: "Signalling and control of end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS)";
TS 101 329-5: "Quality of Service (QoS) measurement methodologies";
TR 101 329-6: "Actual measurements of network and terminal characteristics and performance parameters in
TIPHON networks and their influence on voice quality";
TR 101 329-7: "Design guide for elements of a TIPHON connection from an end-to-end speech transmission
performance point of view".
Quality of Service aspects of TIPHON Release 4 and 5 Systems will be covered in TS 102 024 and TS 102 025
respectively (see Bibliography), and more comprehensive versions of the Release 3 documents listed above will be
published as part of Release 4 and 5 as work progresses.
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Introduction
The present document forms one of a series of technical specifications and technical reports produced by TIPHON
Working Group 5 addressing Quality of Service (QoS) in TIPHON Systems. The structure of this work is illustrated in
figure 1.
Introduction Definition of 5
Speech Classes
TR 101 329-1 TS 101 329-2
General Speech
QoS
Aspects
of QoS Classes
SPEC
REPORT
Generic QoS
Specific Aspects of QoS
TS 101 329-5 TR 101 329-6 TR 101 329-7
TS 101 329-3
QoS Measure- Actual Design
Control ment Test Guidelines
Methods Results
SPEC REPORT REPORT
SPEC
QoS signalling Measurement Repository of Useful info for
requirements methodologies real test results designers
Figure 1: Structure of TIPHON QoS Documentation for Release 3
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1 Scope
The present document defines five classes of Quality of Service for characterizing the speech performance of TIPHON
compliant IP voice telephony networks.
The classes of service apply to all the defined TIPHON Scenarios and are specified in terms of the following
parameters:
- "Overall transmission quality rating";
- "Listener speech quality" (one-way non-interactive speech quality); and
- "End-to-end delay".
2 References
The
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