4G
EPC
Evolved Packet Core
Rel-8 (2008)
Overview
The all-IP core network introduced alongside LTE, comprising the MME, S-GW, and P-GW.
Full technical content for EPC is coming soon. In the meantime, browse the related specifications below.
Specifications
TS 22.278
Service Requirements for the Evolved Packet System (EPS)
Requirements
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2022-06-21
TS 23.008
Organization of Subscriber Data
Architecture
Rel-16TSEPCUpdated 2021-03-31
TS 23.401
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Enhancements for E-UTRAN Access
Architecture
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2023-01-11
TS 23.402
Architecture Enhancements for Non-3GPP Accesses
Architecture
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2022-09-22
TS 23.682
Architecture Enhancements to Facilitate Communications with Packet Data Networks and Applications
Architecture
Rel-16TSEPCUpdated 2020-07-03
TS 24.301
Non-Access-Stratum (NAS) Protocol for EPS
Protocol
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2023-06-16
TS 28.201
Telecommunication Management; Charging Management; Charging Data Record (CDR) Transfer
Management
Rel-15TSEPCUpdated 2018-06-15
TS 29.061
Interworking Between the PLMN Supporting Packet Based Services and PDN
Interface
Rel-16TSEPCUpdated 2020-07-03
TS 29.212
Policy and Charging Control (PCC); Reference Points
Interface
Rel-15TSEPCUpdated 2019-06-21
TS 29.274
3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS); Evolved GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTPv2-C)
Interface
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2023-01-11
TS 29.281
General Packet Radio System (GPRS) Tunnelling Protocol User Plane (GTPv1-U)
Interface
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2022-04-01
TS 32.240
Telecommunication Management; Charging Management; Charging Architecture and Principles
Management
Rel-17TSEPCUpdated 2022-06-21
TS 32.425
Telecommunication Management; Performance Measurements; E-UTRAN and EPC
Management
Rel-16TSEPCUpdated 2020-07-03