3GPP Specifications

Overview

3GPP specifications are the primary deliverables of the 3GPP partnership. They include:

• Technical Specifications (TS) - Normative technical documents
• Technical Reports (TR) - Informative studies and reports

TS vs TR Distinction

TS (Technical Specification)

• Purpose: Define requirements, protocols, and interfaces
• Status: Can be revised via Change Requests (CRs)
• Format: Word™ (.doc) and Zip™ archives
• Numbering: 21.456 (Series + Spec number)
• Authority: Produced by WG or TSG