TD.13 TADIG Code Naming Conventions Version 10.2
January 24, 2013: This document contains the TADIG Code naming conventions, and the rules that must be followed when allocating TADIG Codes. Download here...IR.75 V2.0 Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing Architecture
December 18, 2012: This document is targeted at the following audiences: - Hub providers who will participate in GSMA Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing - Client Operators who will participate in GSMA Open Connectivity SMS Hubbing Download here...IR.68 v1.0 QoS Sensitive Roaming Principles
December 18, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide principles for QoS roaming. The basic need is to agree on a QoS profile that enables roaming in any operator’s network. In plain text, it means that the QoS profile should work in multi-vendor and multi-operator environment. The first version of the document concentrates on background and interactive classes only. Coming versions of the document wil...IR.66 v1.1 End – to – End Interworking and Roaming Test Specification for IMS
December 18, 2012: This document describes tests for IMS roaming and for interworking between IMS network operators. Test configurations are divided into IMS roaming and interworking between two IMS networks. Terminal testing is the responsibility of the relevant testing groups in 3GPP and the Global Certification Forum (GCF). Download here...
IR.50 v4.0 2G2.5G3G Roaming
December 18, 2012: Download here...IR.32 v3.3.3 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN CAMEL-Roaming (CAMEL Phase 1, Phase
December 17, 2012: Download here...IR.24 v6.1 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming - Stage 4 Testing
December 17, 2012: Download here...TS.11 v11.1 - Device Field and Lab Test Guidelines
October 25, 2012: This document contains a set of guidelines for the tests that should be performed in the course of Field Test and Lab Test carried out on a Terminal Device. Download here...IR.53 v3.1 MMS Inter-working Tests
October 19, 2012: The scope of this document is to define • an initial set of MMS End-to-End Interworking tests • an initial set of MM4 Interoperability tests • an initial set of MMS Inter-Operator Charging tests A reader only interested in the End-to-End Interworking test procedures themselves may start reading in section 15 and use backwards references when necessary. Download here...TSG PRD TS.19 v1.0 Bluetooth Interoperability Requirements for Mobile Terminals
October 10, 2012: This document defines a minimum common suite of Bluetooth hardware and profile requirements for two classes of Bluetooth enabled mobile Terminals - Basic and Advanced. Download here...IR.30 v3.0.0 GSM 900 - GSM 1800 GSM 1900 Roaming Interoperability
September 27, 2012: This paper describes the technical background, roaming scenarios, possible problems to be encountered and solutions that can be found when a GSM900-GSM1800 customer roams in a GSM1900 network and reverse. Download here...IR.27 v3.3.1 Functional Capability Test Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming (Stage 4 Testing). Phase 1 Data S
September 27, 2012: Provide specific information or commentary about the content of this document and about the reasons prompting its preparation. The introduction section is informative – do not include requirements. Download here ...TS.11 v11.0 - Device Field and Lab Test Guidelines
September 5, 2012: This document contains a set of guidelines for the tests that should be performed in the course of Field Test and Lab Test carried out on a Terminal Device. Download here...IR.90 V3.0 RCS Interworking Guidelines RCS 5.0 NNI Specification
August 2, 2012: This document illustrates the inter-operator aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). Aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS service between operators by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. Download here...IR.65 v10.0 IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
August 2, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Areas covered in the document are IMS specific issues in roaming and interworking, addressing of users and network elements, routing of traffic, inter-operator related security issues, IP version usage ...IR.58 v3.0 IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
July 30, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.64 v4.0 IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
July 30, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. The user shall receive services in a consistent manner when the user accesses IMS either via the Circuit Switched (CS) or the Packet Switched (PS) domain. Service continuity is supported between CS and...IR.94 v 3.0 "IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service"
July 30, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device and a network are required to implement to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based conversational video service over Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio a...IR.21 v8.2 GSM Association Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
July 24, 2012: In order to have a common and simple overview of the most important data related to International Roaming, a database for storing this data has been created, according to the RAEX Business Requirements defined in chapter 7.1. Download here...mLearning:A Platform for Educational Opportunities at the Base of the Pyramid
June 28, 2012: Education is a key investment in human capital: no variable from1900 better explains economic success in 2000 than investment in education1. Yet today 69 million school children globally don’t have access to basic education while 759 million adults don’t have a formal education2. With worldwide GSM mobile connections predicted to reach 5 billion by the end of 20103, the opportunity for mobile ...IR.92 – “IMS Profile for Voice and SMS” 3.0
June 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.9210 – “IMS Profile for Voice and SMS” 1.0
June 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...BA.46 v6.3 Non -Terrestrial Roaming Principles 6. 3
June 26, 2012: This document defines principles for Non-terrestrial roaming. The Non Terrestrial services are used by Operators to provide coverage in International Zones and National Zones where they are authorised to do so. This PRD is intended to establish the methodology to facilitate roaming when Non-Terrestrial networks are used. Download here...TS.09 v7.5 - Battery Life Measurement and Current Consumption Technique
June 19, 2012: This document is applicable to 3GPP system capable terminals. It defines mobile equipment (MS/UE) power consumption test methods for specific technologies, applications and services Download here...TS.06.6.0 - IMEI Allocation and Approval Guidelines
June 15, 2012: This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers (IMEI). The following areas are covered. Download here...The Economics of Branchless Banking
June 15, 2012: Agent distribution and the economics of branchless banking is a topic of great importance. Originally published in Innovations, a quarterly journal published by MIT Press, Ignacio's article offers a definition of branchless banking and a great deal of detail around the economic drivers. Download here...IR67.7.0 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers and GRX/IPX Providers
June 15, 2012: This document is intended to provide guidelines and technical information for those who need to set up and/or maintain DNS servers for inter Service Provider services. This document is not intended to provide a general education on DNS or ENUM. Thus, a reasonable level of technical competence in DNS, ENUM and DNS/ENUM server configuration is assumed throughout this document. Download here...IR62.4.0 - End-to-End Wi-Fi Roaming Test Cases
June 15, 2012: The following document outlines test cases for Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)-based username-password, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) for GSM Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM), EAP for UMTS Authentication and Key Agreement (EAP-AKA), EAP-Tunnelled Transport Layer Security (EAP-TTLS) and EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) authenticated Wi-Fi roaming. The roamin...TSG PRD TS.22 v1.0 Recommendations for Minimal Wi-Fi Capabilities of Terminals
June 14, 2012: The GSMA TSG (Terminal Steering Group) has created a document which will help standardize Wi-Fi implementation of MNOs and OEMs. The document was created by consolidating and deliberating all MNOs and OEMs Wi-Fi requirements Download here...IR.94.2.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
June 11, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD) Download here...IR.94.1.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
June 11, 2012: Definition of an IMS profile by listing a number of Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN), Evolved Packet Core, IMS core, and UE features which are considered essential to launch interoperable IMS based conversational video service. Download here...IR.92.6.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
June 11, 2012: This document defines a voice over IMS profile by listing number of Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network, evolved packet core, IMS core, and UE features which are considered essential to launch interoperable IMS based voice. Download here...IR.88.7.0 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
June 11, 2012: This PRD presents material about LTE Roaming. The document addresses aspects which are new and incremental to LTE: It recognises that much of the data-roaming infrastructure is reused from GPRS and High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) Roaming, and for which information and specification is found in other PRDs. Download here...IR.67.6.0 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers & GRX/IPX Providers
June 11, 2012: This official document consists of an overview of DNS in relation to the successful interworking of MNO services, guidelines for general and MNO service specific configuration of DNS servers, and describes GSMA defined processes and procedures relating to configuration and usage of domain names Download here...IR.65.8.0 - IMS Roaming and Interworking Guidelines
June 11, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Download here...IR.64.3.0 - IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
June 11, 2012: This document provides guidelines for the centralization of IMS services and IMS based service continuity for single radio devices by listing a number of Evolved Packet Core, IMS core, and User Equipment (UE) features on top of the features defined in IR.92. Download here...IR.62.3.2 - End-to-End WLAN Roaming Test Cases
June 11, 2012: This document specifies a set of test cases for WLAN roaming service to confirm that it complies with GSMA Official Document IR.61 WLAN Roaming Guidelines. RADIUS shall be the protocol to be used for passing authentication, authorization and accounting data (AAA). Download here...IR.58.2.0 - IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
June 11, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice over High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA), documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-...IR.21.8.0 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
June 11, 2012: The IR.21 Database has been created for operators to provide their network technical information which is required by roaming partners in order to support roaming. Download here...TS11.v10.5 Device Field and Lab Test Guidelines
June 1, 2012: This document contains a set of guidelines for the tests that should be performed in the course of Field Test and Lab Test carried out on a Terminal Device. Download here...IR.26.3.7: GSMA End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Inter-PLMN Roaming (Stage 4 Testing)
May 18, 2012: This document is subject to copyright protection. The GSM MoU Association (“Association”) makes no representation, warranty or undertaking (express or implied) with respect to and does not accept any responsibility for, and hereby disclaims liability for the accuracy or completeness or timeliness of the information contained in this document. Download here...IR.21.7.1: GSMA Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
May 18, 2012: In order to have a common and simple overview of the most important data related to International Roaming Download here...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Customisation Enabler v1.0
May 7, 2012: Customisation of the terminal is one of the key drivers in OMTP. The main responsibility of a Customisation enabler is maintaining a set of properties that are related to look and feel customisation. The adoption of a common data structure to transfer all the customisation information between operators and manufacturers is one of the key requirements driving OMTP’s work in customisation Do...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Local Connectivity Wired Analogue Audio v1.0
May 7, 2012: This was the first delivery in OMTP’s drive to deliver a better customer experience in phone connectivity - fewer cables and less confusion - as well as a direct cost saving on hardware elements within mobile devices. Many customers do not use the analogue audio output facilities (commonly the headphone socket) because of cost and compatibility issues with headsets. In addition the fragmentat...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Legacy Customer Support For Instant Messaging and Presence Service v1.0
May 7, 2012: Instant Messaging (IM) on mobiles has become a popular and expected service in the operator proposition; these recommendations offer guidelines that make new services compatible with older, SMS only handsets. They address an identified gap in current Instant Messaging and Presence (IM&P) OMA IMPS implementations, in order to allow a user of a client supporting full IM&P to be able to di...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP IMS Functional Requirements v1.0
May 7, 2012: IMS is an internationally recognised standard for evolving GSM mobile networks, designed to ease integration with the Internet and help deliver services across multiple access types (3G, WLAN, WCDMA etc.) It offers great opportunities for rich multimedia and voice application delivery, yet traditionally has been driven from the network side, with inadequate consideration of the handset interfac...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Management of VoIP Settings v1.0
May 7, 2012: This document defines the minimum requirements for the management of VoIP settings on terminals offering voice calling using embedded VoIP technologies over all types of network bearer. It contains use cases and functional requirements to ensure a consistently applied management of VoIP settings on terminals. This will allow operators to source and distribute terminals that support voice callin...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Local Data Connectivity v1.0
May 7, 2012: This is a continuation of OMTP's work on standardising the physical connectors on mobile devices. OMTP has already tackled the issues of fragmentation in audio connectors in a move designed to reduce vendor costs and improve the customer experience. This second document addresses the issue in data connectors by recommending a single, universal cross manufacturer USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable...OMTP Documents.1.5 - OMTP Recommended Practices for Connected Applications v1.5
May 7, 2012: Connected applications (such as push email) have already proven that they are a compelling mobile service and the market for Connected Applications has plenty of scope to grow. To enable the next tranche of Connected Applications, user experience barriers and infrastructure limitations need to be addressed. The task will produce a set of Recommended Practices that outline the expected behaviour...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Positioning Enablers v1.0
May 7, 2012: Navigation and mapping promise to be compelling consumer services on mobile devices. At the core of making that functionality work lies a complex and interlinked series of positioning enablers. OMTP’s recommendations will define platform and interface requirements to enable location based services for GSM/WCDMA family mobile terminals. It will addresses different positioning techniques (wirel...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Advanced Device Management v1.0
May 7, 2012: As the capabilities of the mobile device increase – particularly when it comes to downloading new applications - there’s a greater chance that customer error may adversely affect performance of the device. These recommendations will look at ways the operator can offer technical customer support and fix handset software problems remotely, so the customer doesn’t need to return their device...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP ADM Anti-virus Client Requirements v1.0
May 7, 2012: This document defines how the anti-virus client can be remotely managed by a mobile network operator's device management authority. The device itself needs to allow such an anti-virus client to be remotely managed and hence it needs to fulfil a basic set of requirements for this type of remote application management. As an anti-virus client will use a Terminal's remote management features and does...OMTP Documents.2.0 - OMTP Data Transfer v2.0
May 7, 2012: OMTP Documents.2.0 - OMTP Data Transfer v2.0 Download here...OMTP Documents.1.5 - OMTP OMA DRMv2 Enabled Terminals v1.5
May 7, 2012: Digital Rights Management (DRM) is an enabling technology for the controlled distribution and consumption of valued media content within the mobile industry. To prevent illegal sharing of mobile content, content providers are increasingly asking for content protection as a prerequisite for content provisioning. The OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) has specified a widely implemented standard for the p...OMTP Documents.2.0 - OMTP UICC(U)SIM v2.0
May 7, 2012: This project sets a standard for the interface between the SIM card and the mobile device to reduce cost and ease implementation for Operators and OEMs. Different devices have different levels of support for the variety of features provided by the UICC. Operators are therefore presented with a limited subset of capabilities due to the fragmentation of device support. This document is concerned ...OMTP Documents.2.0 - IMS Functional Requirements v2.0
May 7, 2012: This document defines the minimum set of requirements for IMS (IP Multimedia System) functionalities on mobile Terminals and identifies which of these functionalities shall be available for developing new IMS capable applications in the Terminal. 3GPP IMS Release 7 and related service enablers are the scope of this document. Download here...OMTP Documents.1.1 - OMTP Common Charging and Local Data Connectivity v1.1
May 7, 2012: Defines a common charging specification for energy efficient mobile phone chargers, a common charging interface to enable reuse of chargers across mobile phones and other devices as well as a common local data connectivity specification to improve data interoperability and peripheral re-use. Download here...OMTP Documents.1.1 - OMTP Security Threats on Embedded Consumer Devices v1.1
May 7, 2012: Hacking embedded systems is one of the most technically challenging but financially rewarding forms of hacking around. Consumer Devices such as mobile handsets are targeted for a variety of reasons, from targeting the IMEI number of a mobile phone to re-enable it after theft through to data extraction and cryptographic key manipulation. Attacking the hardware foundations of mobile phones can un...OMTP Documents.1.1 - OMTP Advanced Trusted Environment OMTP TR1 v1.1
May 7, 2012: Establishing trust in a Terminal that is delivered to the mass market is a difficult but critical task for future mobile services. The embedded security of handsets is under constant attack from hackers and this will steadily increase. The ‘Advanced Trusted Environment: OMTP TR1’ extends the work of the ‘Basic Trusted Environment: OMTP TR0’ by looking at what is necessary to secure futu...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Mobile Terminal Testing 1.0
May 7, 2012: Today the mobile industry faces a fragmented and sometimes absent approach to test automation. This effectively limits the number of terminals, services and applications that can be launched. It increases the amount of manual testing that needs to be done before terminals, services and applications are in service, with the cost and resource implications. The situation is not likely to change as th...OMTP Documents.1.2 - OMTP Trusted Environment OMTP TR0 v1.2
May 7, 2012: OMTP’s Trusted Environment recommendations help provide protection and to mitigate risk to customers and network - allowing for example, for device ID protection and secure updates. They define handset security recommendations to facilitate the development and deployment of secure services. By formalising the security needs of sensitive assets and enablers, the Trusted Environment task seeks ...OMTP Documents.1.2 - OMTP VVM Specification 1.2
May 7, 2012: The document provides a technical Recommendation for an open and standardised Visual Voice Mail (VVM) interface protocol which VVM clients may use to interact with a voicemail server. It is an update of the previous version 1.1 which may be found in the publications archive (click here) Download here...OMTP Documents.1.0 - OMTP Local Bluetooth Connectivity v1.1
May 7, 2012: This document defines a minimum common suite of Bluetooth hardware and profile requirements for two classes of Bluetooth enabled mobile Terminal - Basic and Advanced. The document's main purpose is to improve customer user experience and expected functionality when using Bluetooth from a mobile Terminal. The document references existing and approved industry Bluetooth standards as defined by...The Total Cost of Ownership for Embedded Mobile Devices (0.78 MB)
April 26, 2012: This report examines the total cost of ownership of Embedded Mobile (EM) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices with the aim of highlighting how near term technology design decisions may create legacy device management issues for the mobile industry. The study is broad ranging and provides insight for today’s decision makers in the EM ecosystem: the mobile network operators (MNOs), solution provid...TCO Report (801KB)
April 26, 2012: This report examines the total cost of ownership of Embedded Mobile (EM) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices with the aim of highlighting how near term technology design decisions may create legacy device management issues for the mobile industry. The study is broad ranging and provides insight for today’s decision makers in the EM ecosystem: the mobile network operators (MNOs), solution provid...mHealth: A new vision for healthcare (0.39 MB)
April 26, 2012: The paper outlines the ever growing burden of unsustainably rising healthcare costs across the world; as healthcare expenditure is forecasted to reach some $6 trillion by 2011, it will outpace most countries' GDP growth. Download here...Mobile Technologies Promise for Healthcare (1.05 MB)
April 26, 2012: The CSMG-GSMA white paper examines the main drivers of mobile health services and assesses the size of the mHealth market opportunity in Europe. Download here...The M2M World of Connected Services (0.72 MB)
April 26, 2012: This map of the “Internet of Things” from Beecham Research represents M2M service sectors, application groups, locations and devices. Download here...Realising the Embedded Mobile Opportunity Together (0.25 MB)
April 26, 2012: The aim of the study was to assess the market opportunity and the main barriers to the development of the embedded mobile market. Download here...Embedded Mobile – M2M Solutions and Beyond (0.71 MB)
April 26, 2012: This brief report summarises the key findings from a study conducted on behalf of members of the GSMA's Board and Strategy Committee to explore the landscape, opportunities and challenges associated with new devices and services. Download here...1.0 - Network Efficiency Task Force Fast Dormancy Best Practices
March 28, 2012: The introduction and mass adoption of smart-phones by customers has led to a change in the way devices interact with networks. Download here...AA.24.3.3.3 - Eligibility for Associate Membership
March 28, 2012: This document sets out details in relation to the eligibility requirements for Associate Membership of the GSM Association. Download here...IN.08.4.1 - SMS Hubbing Handbook
March 28, 2012: This document has been developed as an handbook to help Operators and their chosen SMS hubbing/transit Service Provider (SMSIP) to implement SMS Hubbing Services. Download here...Guidelines for end to end GRX Service Level Agreement between Mobile Operation and Carriers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide Mobile Operators and GRX Providers with the minimum requirements to be included in the implementation of bilateral Service Level Agreements (“SLA”) related to the GRX Service agreed by between Mobile Operators and GRX. Download here...AA.71.5.0 - Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services
March 28, 2012: The SMSIP operates the SMS Hubbing Service (the Service) as defined in Annex 1 hereto (Definitions) which enables the international transit of SMS sent between telecommunications networks. Download here...IR.90.2.0 - RCS Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document illustrates the inter-operator aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). Aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS service between operators by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. Download here...IN.18.2.0 - Guidelines for Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers for TDM Voice
March 28, 2012: It is recommended that Mobile Operators put in place a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with International Carriers to ensure the quality of TDM Voice. IN.01 provides a template SLA for ease of implementing such an agreement. This document provides guidelines on how to use the IN.01 template agreement and other items for consideration when setting up the SLA. Download here...IN.12.2.0 - Number Resolution and ENUM White Paper
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this White Paper is to define the requirements for number resolution in a multi-service, multi-technology interconnect environment and describe how ENUM (E.164 Number Mapping) technology can be used to fulfil these requirements. Download here...AA.83.1.1 - IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Service Schedule for MMS IW
March 28, 2012: The document consists of twelve sections and three annexes containing information about the IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Service Schedule for MMS IW Download here...AA.82.1.1 - SMS Service Schedule to AA.80
March 28, 2012: For the purpose of this Agreement the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in their respective definitions, unless a different meaning is called for in the context of another provision in the Agreement: Download here...AA.81.2.0 - Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule to AA.80
March 28, 2012: The PARTIES have executed an agreement on IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Services. Download here...AA.80.4.0 - IP Packet eXchange Service Agreement
March 28, 2012: Any Service Provider acting as a gateway between the IPX Domain and the non-IPX Do-main (i.e. enabling other parties not directly connected to the IPX Domain. Download here...AA.64.2.2 - MMS Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Schedule applies to the traffic scenarios agreed on between the Parties in this Schedule Download here...AA.63.2.2 - SMS Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Schedule defines the commercial terms and conditions of relevant Scenarios for SMS Interworking Service. Download here...IR.67.5.1 - DNS/ENUM Guidelines for Service Providers & GRX/IPX Providers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide guidelines and technical information for those who need to set up and/or maintain DNS servers for inter Service Provider services. This document is not intended to provide a general education on DNS or ENUM. Thus, a reasonable level of technical competence in DNS, ENUM and DNS/ENUM server configuration is assumed through out this document. Download here...The Impact of Taxation on the Development of the Mobile Broadband Sector
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of taxation on the development of the mobile broadband sector in emerging countries. Download here...The 2.6GHz Spectrum Band - An Opportunity for Global Mobile Broadband
March 28, 2012: Data traffic on mobile broadband networks is growing exponentially as both consumers and business users turn to smartphones, connected laptops, tablet computers and other devices to access the Internet, email, business applications and social networking services. Download here...IR.87.1.0: SIP-I Interworking Test Cases
March 28, 2012: This document should be read by organisations interested in executing SIP-I Interworking Tests. Download here...The Impact of Taxation on the Development of the Mobile Broadband Sector - Spanish Version
March 28, 2012: The Impact of Taxation on the Development of the Mobile Broadband Sector - Spanish Version (ESPANOL) Download here...IR.90.1.0: RCS Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document illustrates the inter-operator aspects of RCS (Rich Communication Suite). Aim is to minimize any interoperability issues when deploying RCS service between operators by making sure guidelines for deployment options are documented. Dowload here...IN.12.2.1 - Number Resolution and ENUM White Paper
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this White Paper is to define the requirements for number resolution in a multi-service, multi-technology interconnect environment and describe how ENUM (E.164 Number Mapping) technology can be used to fulfil these requirements. Dowload here...IN.08.4.2 - SMS Hubbing Handbook
March 28, 2012: This document has been developed as a handbook to help Operators and their chosen SMS hubbing/transit Service Provider (SMSIP) to implement SMS Hubbing Services. The document supports the AA.71 Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services and its SLA. Download here...IN.05.3.1 - Service Level Agreement for Signalling
March 28, 2012: This document intends to define the minimum requirements to be included in an International SCCP Signalling Service Level Agreement, understanding that this Service rendered by the Carrier has the aim to convey and terminate Mobile Operator's International SCCP Signalling traffic. Download here...IN.01.3.2 - Template for International Transit TDM Voice Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers
March 28, 2012: This document is intended to provide mobile operators with the minimum requirements to include in a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for TDM Interconnection between a Mobile Operator and International Carrier for International Transit Voice where this is related to directly connected switch interconnect. Download here...TS.16.1.1 - TAC Allocation Process for India
March 28, 2012: The Indian Telecommunications industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. India is the second largest telecom provider worldwide. The impressive growth seen to date, and future potential, has attracted a lot business interest from within India and internationally. Download here...AA.61.3.1 - Voice Messaging Service Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: This Service Schedule is intended for Video and/or Image share. Parties should delete text as required for the purpose of the agreement. Download here...IR.79.1.3 - Image Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document describes the terminal interoperable Image (Live & Pre-stored) Share service. The terminal interoperable Image Share service allows users to share Images between them over PS connection with ongoing CS call, thus enhancing and enriching end-users voice communication. Download here...IR.74.1.4 - Video Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document specifies the terminal interoperable Real-Time Live Video Share service. The intended audience of this document is terminal or software vendors who wish to implement an inter-operable Video Share service. Download here...AA.71.6.0 - AA.71 Agreement for International SMS Hubbing Services
March 28, 2012: The SMSIP operates the SMS Hubbing Service (the Service) as defined in Annex 1 hereto (Definitions) which enables the international transit of SMS sent between telecommunications networks. Download here...AA.68.1.1 - Social Presence Schedule to AA.60
March 28, 2012: In respect of Social Presence Information received by the MNO B Social Presence Server from the MNO A Social Presence Server for delivery by MNO B, the launch of the MNO B Social Presence Interworking Service Download here...IR.65.5.0 - IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 28, 2012: IR.65 gives common guidelines for IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem as specified by 3GPP) inter-operator connections in order to prevent non-interoperable and/or inefficient IMS services & networks. Areas covered in the document are IMS specific issues in roaming and interworking, addressing of users and network elements, routing of traffic, inter-operator related security issues, IP version usage ...IR.34.V5.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.34.5.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. This document provides a clear distinction between GRX and IPX (evolved GRX) networks where applicable. Download here...IR.34.4.8: Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...R.40.5.0 - Guidelines for IPv4 Addressing and AS Numbering for GRX/IPX Network Infrastructure and User Terminals
March 28, 2012: These guidelines describe how Service Providers can request IPv4 addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) for use with their networks using procedures that are aligned with the Internet Registry System and the GSM Association Download here...IR.84.1.0: Video Share Phase 2 Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document is the Phase 2 Service Specification for the terminal interoperable Real-Time Live Video Share service. Download here...IR.88.3.1 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide "Next Generation Mobile Network" capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.21.6.3 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 28, 2012: In order to have a common and easy overview of the most important data related to International Roaming, a database for storing this data has been created. Download here...IR.92.V4.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 28, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.92.1.0: IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 28, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...IR.79.1.2: Image Share Interoperability Specification
March 28, 2012: This document describes the terminal interoperable Image (Live & Pre-stored) Share service. Download here...IR.40.V6.0 - Guidelines for IP Addressing and AS Numbering for GRX/IPX Network Infrastructure and User Equipment
March 28, 2012: The GRX Network was first established in 2000 for the purpose of GPRS roaming and only GSM operators were allowed to connect to it. Since then other services have been added such as UMTS roaming and MMS interworking. Download here...IR.40.4.0: Guidelines for IPv4 Addressing and AS Numbering for GPRS Network Infrastructure and Mobile Terminals
March 28, 2012: This document provides addressing-related guidelines to organisations wishing to connect to the GRX network and its successor, the IPX. Download here...IR.33.V5.0 - GPRS Roaming
March 28, 2012: Download here...SE.43.5.0 - 3G in Notebooks Guidelines
March 28, 2012: The use of Notebook computers is spreading at a rapid rate. All around us, in public and private places, more and more people can be seen using notebook computers and this trend looks set to continue. At the same time, the way in which notebooks are being used is changing and connectivity (to the Internet and/or other networks) is becoming ever more important. The combination of these two trends i...IR.35.5.0 - End-to-End Functional Capability Test Specification for Inter-PLMN GPRS Roaming
March 28, 2012: This document is the specification of IREG, End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station subscribed to packet switched data services, belonging to a home PLMN (a), to and within a visited PLMN (b). Download here...IR.21.7.1: GSM Association Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 28, 2012: The IR.21 Database has been created for operators to provide their network technical information which is required by roaming partners in order to support roaming. The IR.21 form describes the structure of the database, the type of reports, the procedures for updating it and the update schedule. The IR.21 Database is updated when a PLMN updates their network information or when a new PLMN is intro...IR.88.5.0 - LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide “Next Generation Mobile Network” capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN Download here...TS.09.6.2 - Battery Life Measurement and Current Consumption technique
March 28, 2012: This document is applicable to GSM, GPRS, WCDMA, WLAN and multi mode terminals. It defines mobile equipment (MS/UE) power consumption test methods for specific technologies, applications and services Download here...IR33.6.0 - GPRS Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document provides recommendations on how GPRS networks can interwork in order to provide GPRS capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.33.6.0 - GPRS Roaming Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document provides recommendations on how GPRS networks can interwork in order to provide GPRS capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Download here...IR.81.1.0: GRQ Measurement Implementation
March 28, 2012: Global Roaming Quality (GRQ) provides a neutral, objective and proportionate framework for pro-active and reactive monitoring and assuring end-to-end roaming services quality, thus enabling GSMA members to get a global perspective on roaming quality. Download here...IR.42.3.4: Definition of Quality of Service parameters and their computation
March 28, 2012: This document defines QoS parameters and their computation. Download here...10.0 - TADIG Code Naming Conventions
March 28, 2012: TADIG Codes are allocated by the GSM Association (GSMA) for use as primary identifiers, both within file contents and file name Download here...TS.18.1.0 - Fast Dormancy Best Practises
March 28, 2012: The purpose of this document is to explain the problems that Fast Dormancy tries to reduce. The history of the Fast Dormancy mechanisms and its standardization The impact on the network and the device battery lifetime of several parameters The aspects that still need improvement and some orientations Download here...TS.06.6.0 - IMEI Allocation and Approval Guidelines
March 28, 2012: This document outlines the allocation principles applicable to the International Mobile Equipment Identity numbers (IMEI). The following areas are covered. Download here...IN.21.1.0 - Interconnection coverage for Roaming SLA
March 27, 2012: This document provides IWG\IMQ assessment and feedback on how interconnect SLAs cover Roaming SLA KPIs. Download here...IN.18.2.0 - Guidelines for Service Level Agreement Between Mobile Operators and Carriers for TDM Voice
March 27, 2012: It is recommended that Mobile Operators put in place a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with International Carriers to ensure the quality of TDM Voice. IN.01 provides a template SLA for ease of implementing such an agreement. This document provides guidelines on how to use the IN.01 template agreement and other items for consideration when setting up the SLA. Download here...AA.81.2.1 - Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule To AA.80
March 27, 2012: Download here...AA.80.4.1 - Agreement for IP Packet eXchange (IPX) Services
March 27, 2012: In this Agreement, the Parties agree the terms and conditions for IP Packet eXchange (here under IPX) services. Download here...The GSM Association Brochure 2011
March 27, 2012: The GSM Association is the global trade group for the mobile industry. Its purpose is to unite the industry, by extending reach, enhancing its value and driving its development. Download here...IR.65.6.0: IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 27, 2012: This document introduces guidelines for the usage of inter-Service Provider connections in the IMS environment, and requirements that IMS has for the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone network. Other issues discussed here include the addressing and routing implications of IMS. Download here...IR.88.6.0: LTE Roaming Guidelines
March 27, 2012: This document aims to provide a standardised view on how Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks can interwork in order to provide the Next Generation Mobile Networking capabilities when users roam onto a network different from their HPMN. Expectations of the the Next Generation Mobile Networking capabilities are described in the GSMA Project Document: Next Generation Roaming and Interoperability (...IR.34.6.1 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.21.7.2 - Roaming Database, Structure and Updating Procedures
March 27, 2012: Download here...GSMA Mobile Industry Reputation Index, April - September 2011
March 27, 2012: This document summarises the views of governments and regulators between April and September 2011 on the mobile industry and compares them with findings between October 2010 and March 2011. Download here...BA.46.6.1 - Non-Terrestrial Roaming Principles
March 27, 2012: This document defines principles for Non-terrestrial roaming. The Non Terrestrial services are used by Operators to provide coverage in International Zones and National Zones where they are authorised to do so. Download here...Bridging the Digital Divide - Shared Access to Voice Pilot Replication Manual
March 27, 2012: Download here...Phones for Health
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March 27, 2012: Download here...Extended Connectivity Project Tackles Human-Elephant Conflict in Kenya
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March 27, 2012: Download here...Africa: The Impact of Mobile Phones - Vodafone
March 27, 2012: New research reveals economic and social benefits of mobile communications in Africa....Green Power for Mobile: Top Ten Findings
March 27, 2012: Download here...Taxation and the growth of mobile services in sub-Saharan Africa
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March 27, 2012: Download here...Grameenphone Community Information Centres, Bangladesh
March 27, 2012: Download here...Packet Voice Interconnection Service Schedule to AA.80
March 27, 2012: Download here...Service Level Agreement for Video Telephony
March 27, 2012: Download here...Tax and the Digital Divide - Tax Report
March 27, 2012: Earlier this year, the GSM Association (GSMA) set in motion a programme to help eradicate the barriers to accessing mobilecommunications for people in developing countries. Download here...IR.58.1.0 - IMS Profile for Voice over HSPA
March 27, 2012: Download here...IR.36.1.0 - Adaptive Multirate Wide Band
March 27, 2012: During the development of mobile voice services, the speech quality has continued to evolve. Significant milestones include the introduction of the enhanced full-rate codec (EFR) and the Adaptive Multirate (AMR) voice codec, which increased voice quality and boosted channel error robustness and capacity. Download here...IR.94.1.0 - IMS Profile for Conversational Video Service
March 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Conversational Video Service, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD) Download here...IR.34.7.0 - Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and technical information on how Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone networks are set-up and how Service Providers will connect to the Inter-Service Provider IP Backbone. Download here...IR.64.20 - IMS Service Centralization and Continuity Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has specified the solution for centralization of services in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and of IMS based service continuity in Release 8 onwards. Download here...IR.65.7.0 - IMS Roaming & Interworking Guidelines
March 27, 2012: The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) architecture has introduced a subsystem known as the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as an addition to the Packet-Switched (PS) domain. Download here...IR.92.5.0 - IMS Profile for Voice and SMS
March 27, 2012: The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Profile for Voice and SMS, documented in this Permanent Reference Document (PRD), defines a profile that identifies a minimum mandatory set of features which are defined in 3GPP specifications that a wireless device (the User Equipment (UE)) and network are required to implement in order to guarantee an interoperable, high quality IMS-based telephony service over ...The total cost of ownership for embedded mobile devices
March 27, 2012: Download here...TS.21 v1.0 - TSG Guidelines for the secure removal of personal data from devices
March 27, 2012: Download here...TS.20 v1.0 - Smarter Apps for Smarter Phones!
March 27, 2012: Download here...IR.23 v5.0 Organisation of GSM International Roaming Tests
February 6, 2012: The scope of this document is to define a methodology for testing, and maintaining in the presence of faults, the inter-PMN international roaming facility. Download here...OMTP Documents.1.3 - Visual Voice Mail Interface Specification
July 11, 2011: The information contained in this document represents the current view held by OMTP Limited on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Download here ...IR.77 v2.1 Inter-Operator IP Backbone Security Requirements For Service Providers and Inter-operator IP back
December 3, 2009: The need to define an adequate level of security is critical and this document sets out how this can be achieved. This document together with the Permanent Reference Document (PRD) IR.34 describes a set of common guidelines of an Inter Service Provider IP Backbone to achieve an adequate security level. Download here...IR.86 v1.0 IPX Test Execution Instructions
June 12, 2009: This document should be read by organisations interested in executing IPX Tests. IP based services are central to the future growth of telecommunications. As the transmission of voice and data migrates to the packet switched world, a wide range of technical and commercial benefits become available to all stakeholders and the customers they serve. Download here...IR.83 v1.2 SIP-I Interworking Description
May 20, 2009: This document describes how the SIP-I (SIP with encapsulated ISUP) is utilized in the IPX (IP Exchange) environment. Download here...IR.60 v4.0 Prepaid Service Roaming Test
May 1, 2009: Download here...IR.80 v1.2 Technical Architecture Alternatives for Open Connectivity Roaming Hubbing Model
February 25, 2009: Roaming and inter-working are at the core of the GSM success story. 3GSM subscribers now expect to access the same set of services at home and abroad. They expect to be able to share all 3GSM services with any other subscriber on any network. Download here...IR.76 v1.1 Instant Messaging based on OMA- IMPS Interworking Guidelines
February 18, 2008: The goal of this PRD is to ensure that interworking is handled correctly with Instant Messaging Service using the interworking protocol OMA-IMPS. Use of any other IM protocol such as SIP/SIMPLE is out of the scope of this document and should be addressed in separate documents. Download here...IR.52 v3.3 MMS Interworking Guidelines
December 18, 2006: This document introduces guidelines for usage of GPRS inter-PLMN connections in MMS environment and requirements for inter-PLMN backbone network caused by MMS. Throughout this document, GPRS refers to as both GPRS Release ‘97/98 (i.e. 2.5G) and GPRS Release ’99/UMTS (i.e. 3G). Download here...IR.31 v3.1.0 End-to-End Functional Capability Specification for Associate-PLMN SMS-Roaming
October 10, 2005: This document contains the specification of IREG End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station subscribed to SMS services, belonging to a home PLMN(a), to and within a visited PLMN(b), and using an Associate PLMN (c). Download here...IR.29 v3.0.0 Proposal of a Minimal Requirement on an Automatic Test Equipment for Roaming
October 10, 2005: This document describes specifications concerning the minimal test equipment for automatic Roaming Retesting and test cases, that rely on the infrastructure as described in IR.28. Due to high number of GSM operators in the world it is more and more difficult to perform efficient periodic retesting on time as required in the roaming agreements. Download here ...IR.28 v3.0.0 Specifications of the Infrastructure in a PLMN to Allow Automatic Testing
October 10, 2005: This document specifies the requirements a PLMN(a) has to fulfil in order to allow other PLMN operators to perform end-to-end functional capability tests in order to proof the interoperability without the need for staff assistance in PLMN(a). In comparison with GSM MoU PRD IR.24, GSM MoU PRD IR.26 and GSM MoU PRD IR.27, where all functions and configurations are tested in a more profound way, GSM ...IR.22 v3.2.1 SCCP Signalling Aspects for Roaming
October 10, 2005: Provide specific information or commentary about the content of this document and about the reasons prompting its preparation. The introduction section is informative – do not include requirements. Download here...IR.37 v3.0.0 Guidelines and Testing for Optimal Routing - Service definition (Stage 1 Testing)
April 7, 2005: This document is the specification of MoU-IREG End-to-end Functional Capability tests relating to the international roaming of a Mobile Station, belonging to a home PLMN (a), to and within a visited PLMN (b) in case of Support of Optimal Routing (SOR). Download here...IR.69 v1.0 Video Telephony Release Cause Usage Guidelines
March 18, 2005: This document specifies guidelines for having a consistent set of Release Cause values for Video Telephony. In addition, it specifies a set of recommended Release Cause values for scenarios commonly encountered. Download here...IR.70 v3.1 SMS SS7 Fraud
February 16, 2005: Spamming is an action where the subscriber receives an unsolicited SMS. As an unsolicited SMS, the subscriber did not request to receive this message. Download here...IR.63 v3.0.0 LBS Roaming and Inter-working Guidelines
February 2, 2004: To provide a Location Based Service related to a mobile subscriber, who is to be located, it is necessary to obtain subscriber location in a mobile network and to utilise this location information to deliver a value added service to the beneficiary of the service. Download here...IR.20 v3.4.0 Technical Implications of the Use of Optimal Routing
April 27, 2000: This PRD highlights the technical and tariffing problems which have been identified by GSM-IREG when analyzing the optimal routing method. Download here...
