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`Questions about 3GPP Membership
`Who can become an Individual Member of 3GPP and how much does it cost’?
`Who may participate in 3GPP meetings?
`who shall till in the 3GF‘P1ndividua| Memberfilpplication form?
`Whatshall I do if a 3GPP company or olficial contaotdetails change?
`Whatare the diflerent membership categories?
`Who may become an observer?
`Who may become a Guest Memberand do guests have to pay any fees’?
`Who can apply for market representative F'arb'1ership'?
`Can an ETSI Observer become an Individual l'v'lembero1‘3GPF'?
`Can an ETSI Applicant apply for 3GPP Membership?
`Can an ETSI Member apply for 3GPP Guest stems?
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`Questions about 3GPP email exploder lists
`Are there discussion arohlvasfor the 3GPP explodar lists?
`How do I subscribe to the 3GPP exploderlists?
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`Questions about Legal Matters
`What is the 3GPP IPR Policy?
`What is the 3GPP policy on licensing?
`who owns the Technical Specifications and the Technicat Repons approved by 3GPP?
`Are meeting contributions to ETSI TC SMG publically available?
`Is permission needed to use the 3GPP logo in marketing collaterals or on a web site?
`Can I use computer code included with a 3GPP TS to implement a product?
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`Questions about 3GPP Specifications
`How do I create the next Release version ofa T3 or TR?
`Where can the n.i|es, protocols or software needed to deveiop applications for UMTS be found?
`What is the correlation between Stage 1. Stage 2 and Stage 3?
`Are the 3GPP specifications produced only in word?
`which group works with speciflcalions covering the use of the GSM codec {either in C or Java based)?
`Where can I find document: produced by the GSM MoU Group IGSM Association?
`Where would Itind a document {e.g. UMTS 30.03 version 3.1.0) which does not appear on the status list?
`Where are all the Change Requests (CR5) located?
`Where are all the current ETSI SMG specs located?
`which group works on Physical Layer aspects o1‘UMTS.lLTE?
`Where can I find the list of Abstract syntax notation {ASN.1} object identifiers?
`Where can I find the 3GPP Confidentiality and lntegnty algorithms?
`What is a Release — how does specification version numbering work?
`Where can I find inforrnation on the current status of 3GPP specifications?
`What is the system for numbering specifications?
`What is the meaning of the text at the foot ofthe TSITR cover page?
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`Questions about Technical Specification Groupiworking Group
`Who are the TSGJWG Otficials and Support team and where can [find their contact details?
`Where can I find the Terms of Reterenoe for my TSGANG?
`May i become an Otlicial?
`Where are my TSGIWGS documents stored?
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`Questions about Documents and TSGMIG Meetings
`How do I register fora meeting?
`Who can submrl a change proposal on any 3GPP specifications to 3GPP?
`Ira change proposal is submitted how long does it take lorltto get approved?
`How to geta user name and password tor "Reserve a Document Number‘?
`How do I obtain a document number formy contribution?
`Where can Idownload documents for an upcoming meeting?
`Where can Innd a temporary document template?
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`Questions about Work Items and Deliverables
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`What IS my |'DI6 when my TSGHNGS H35 10 BDDFDVB 3 deliverable?
`What are the difierent types ofdeliuerables?
`Can lwrite an SGPP Document myself?
`Do I and my company have to support my TSGIWGS Work Items?
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`Miscellaneous
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`Do Ineed a password and user name to access the SGPP Web site ‘P
`Can you give me information about which companies manufacture particular types of equipment (...]
`How can i determine when a meeting contribution document [TDoc} became publicly available?
`Is it possible to determine the date and time of publication of a particularversion of a 3-GPP specificafion?
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`Technical topics
`What formalities do I have to go through to get type approval for terminal equipment in Europe? is there a single point of
`contact? What standards does my equipment need to conform to In order that I can place it on the market’?
`‘Where {an Ifind a list of technical terms and abbreviations used in SGPP documents’?
`What is the ditference between a SIM and a USIM7 What is a UICC7
`I have transferred a video file from my phone to my PC. Where can lfind a player for 3gp files?
`Where can I find the specification ofthe SIM Lock feature‘!
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`Who can become an Individual Member of 3GPP and how much does it cost?
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`Individual Members are bydeflnition members of the Organizational Partners of SGPP. This meansthat members of
`standardization bodies such as ETSI. ARIB. TIA. 1TC. ATIS and CCSA have a right to take partin SGPP. lfyour company
`becomes an ETSI member. please be infomied that for participation in 3GPP you need to pay 3 units of contribution as a
`minimum exoeptSMEs. Users, Universities, Public Research Bodies who should pay 2 units (instead of 1)
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`ETSI Members‘ and associate members’ fees are calculated by class. The class is derived Item the member company's
`annual ECRT band (Electronics Comm unications Related TLIITICIVEIJ — see ECRT definition.
`Each class corresponds to a number of units. This number determines the oontribu lion pays ble.
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`Example: Iryour organization declares an annual ECRT or up to 135E million, you would need to pay 2 Units of Contribution
`[corresponding to 938Cl€ per year} ptus an addilionai Uoc for participation in BGPF-‘ ol 333U€
`[see lees taste). Members
`joining Ersl during the 2nd hell‘ ofthe yearoenetit from a 50% rebate on the membership fee otthe current year. In this case.
`you would pay 12?'60€ minus 50% = 638El€tor yyyy.
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`Who may participate in 3GPP meetings?
`To attend a BGPP meeting. you mustbe a SGPP Individual Member [i.a.. you must be a Member of one oflhe Organizational
`Partners involved in the project; ARlB. CCSA, ETSI. ATIS. ‘TTA or TIC). A non-member company should seek membership
`with one of the above partners to be eligible to contribute and participate at 3G1‘-‘P Meetings.
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`Who shall fill in the 3GPP Individual Member Application form?
`The person legally responsible for the requesting company shall fill in the form.
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`What shall I do if a 3GPP company or oflicial contact details change?
`All changes otcorrespondenoe should be notified to ETSI Membership and 3GPPMembership.
`In case ofchange oroflicial contactan ETSI Online {EOL) account will be created forms new contact.
`Please note that as ofiicial contact person you can view and modify your personal and organization's contactdetails via the
`"Manage my membership" web interface.
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`What are the different membership categories?
`The different membership categories of SGPP are described in Article 4 ofthe SGPP Working Procedures.
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`Who may become an observer?
`The status ofclbserver may be granted pylhe Organizational Partners 10 an entity which has the qualifications to become a
`future Partner {see also SGPP Working Procedures Article 10}
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`who may become a 3GPP Guest Member and do guests have to pay any fees?
`The 3GPP Guest status is for potential individual Members who may be granted permission to participate in GGPP for a
`maximum period offl months Guest status is granted on a case—by—casa basis by the Organizational Farmers (see also SGPP
`Working Procedureshrticie 10). if you like to apply fora Guest Status, please Complete the on-line SGPP hpplicafion form.
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`No membership fees are requested for Guest applications. The Guest status is a one time only membership which is used to
`enable a company to decide whether ornotlhey wish to become a fLl|l member (byjolning one ofthe Partners).
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`Who can apply for market representative Partnership?
`Organisation who have the ability to otter market advice to 3GPF' and to bring into SGPF‘ a consensus view of market
`requirements ie.g., services, features and functionality] falling within the SGPP scope {see also SGPP Working Procedures,
`Article 7).
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`Can an ETSI Observer become an Individual Member of 3G PP?
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`An ETSI Observer cannot become an Individual Member o1'3GPP. An ETSI Observer may "observe" all activities. but their
`participation IS limited to the ETSI General Assemblyonly. Therefore, ETSl Observers have no participation rights in 3GPP.
`ETSI Observers have access to ETSI documentation and ofcourse to 3GPPdocumentatlon since that is openly published on
`the web.
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`3GPP does have its own category called ‘Ob server‘ but that is entirely dittere ht and is used for potential Partners.
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`Can an ETSI Applicant apply for 3GPP Membership?
`YES, an ETSI Applicant means that your request in become an ETSI Member will be addressed (and normally approved) at
`the FIEXI General Assembly and lhatthe company has specified they Wflflltfl participate ifl 3GPP 3l'.'Ii\l'lliE5. See 3330 EDOVE
`regarding 3GPP fees.
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`can an ETSI Member apply for 3GPP Guest statue?
`Yes, any ETSI Membercan apply for a SGPP Guest status by filling in the on-line SGPP Application form.
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`Are there discussion archives for the 3GPP exploder lists?
`Yes! To see the complete list please have a look here: Home page oltlsbcrv and scroll down until you find the list you are
`interested in. Forexample, the archives for the main RAN email list.
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`How do I subscribe to the 3GPP explode: lists?
`All 3GPP email exploder lists can be found at IisL3gpp.org, In order to subscribe to any ofthe lists, scroll down until you find
`the list you are interested in, then click on the link and on the nght side of the page you will find Subscribe or Unsubscripe.
`Click on the linkand tollow the simple instructions. Delegates who already have an ETSI usemame and password should use
`the list management application on the ETSI site.
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`What is the 3GPP IPR Policy?
`The 3GPP Organizational Partners have agreed lhattheir IPR policies should be respected and lhattheir respective members
`should be encouraged to declare ‘their witlingnessto grantlicenses on fair, reasonable terms and conditions and on non
`discriminatory basis” (Article 3.1 otlhe Third Generation Partnership Project). For more information, look here >>>
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`The abcve—1'r1enttoned principles are 1i.Irther reflected in Article 55 efthe 3GPP Working Procedures which request that each
`Individual Members should declare “atthe earliest opportunity. any IPR which they believe to be essential, or potentially
`essential, to any work ongoing within BGPP".
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`What is the 3GPP policy on licensing?
`Some aspects of SGPP systems are covered by essential Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) - that is, patented technologies
`without which equipment cannot be implemented. The IPR vests in - ie, the patents are held by- individual companies, and
`not by 3GF’F' itself orany of its Organizational Partners (OPS). All Individual Members of SGPP abide by the IPR policies of the
`GP to which they belong: all such policies are broadly similar see also ‘What is the SGPP IPR Policy“. and require IPR holders
`ID make licences available to all il1iI'i3i parties, whstheror notthey are 3GPP Individual Members. under lair, reasonable and
`non-discriminatory (FRANDJ terms.
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`Neither 3GPP nor its component OPs otter an IPR search service. ltis the responsibility of each manutacturerisystem
`implementor to seek and obtain its own lioensestrom the individual IPR holders. For more information. and a guide to the
`IPRS declared to each 3GPP OP, look here>>>
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`who owns the Technical Specifications and the Technical Reports approved by
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`3GPP?
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`According to the Article 3.2.2 ofthe Third Generation Partnership ProjectAgreement. the 3GPP Organizational Partnersjoinlly
`own ccpyrlghton the Technical Specifications and the Technical Reports approved by 3GPP.
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`Are meeting contributions to ETSI TC SMG publically available?
`ETSI TC SMG meeting documents can be found on the ETSI docbuxfile server. Access is limited to bona fide representatives
`of Ersl member organizations. These, together with early versions ofthe GSM specifications. have been gathered together
`into a set 01' DVDS "A Technical History 01 GSM" available to ETSl members via the ET5i WEB store.
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`The GSM standardization work was transferred from CEPT to ETSI in 1991. TC SMG was closed at meeting #32 and TC SMG
`created to continue the work. Like almost all ETSI Technical Committees. participation in TO SMG and its working groups was
`Ot'JEl'I to all ETSl memberorganizations. That l5. BUY bCl|'l3 fide representative otan ET3l mernberwas tree l0 participate.
`Exceptionally. other individuals could participate by express invitation ofthe chairman. Each rneefing report oontains a list of
`participants with their corporate affiilations.
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`Until the late 1990s. all meeting documents were circulated in paper form. Electronic files started to take overfrom paper in
`around 1997. Meeting documents {"TDocs"] were distributed by post (later. by fax} in batches prior to the meeting, to those
`persons registered as regular participants in SMG orthe appropriate working group, and many more documents were
`produced during the course orthe meeting itself. Although a provision existed (and still exists} in the context of the IPR Policy
`for contributors to place restrictions on the distribution oiTDc-cs via a formal notification atthe time the documentwas
`provided. this was seldom it ever invoiced. In the absence of such a condition, all TDocs were free otany restrlctnon on
`subsequentdistribution. Thus no restriction has ever been placed on how meeting participants dispose of the documents
`subsequentto their distribution before. during. or atterthe meeting. There were no non-disclosure agreements.
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`ETSI maintains a paper archive ofthe SMG TDocs. and bone fide representat‘ ves at current ETSI me mbers can. by
`appointment, make an accompanied search or the archives. This facility extends to members which may not have been
`members at the time the document was originally produced.
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`TC-approved versions of ETSl “dellverabie5" (see ETSI Directives iorrormal definition or this term] would have been
`transferred by the support ofitcer of the committee to the secretariat team responsible for publishing ETSI deliverables. That
`team would have made cosmetic (non-technical] modifications to the draft deliverabiec before issuing them. Depending on
`the type of"deliverable", those documents would have been issued via National Standards Organizations (N505) either for
`Immediate publication. or lirstvia either a one-step or two-step national public enquiry and vote process priorto final
`publication by ETSI. In ETSI parlance, "publication" ofa deliverable is the final step in the deveiopmentcycle ofa technical
`standard. and has a precise meaning. That meaning is not ‘making publioally available". since dratt deltverables released for
`public enquiry or for vote are "p ublically available‘ but not yet "published".
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`If the confidentiality conditions described above had been imposed on a TDDI: by its authors. if the text ot that TDoc was in due
`course incorporated into an ETSE 'deIiverable", then those conditions are regarded as annulled trorn the date on which the
`deliverable is published.
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`Collectionsofmocs I meeting reports have from time to time been made available to ETSI members in CD or DVD form. look
`here >>>
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`le permission needed to use the 3GPP logo in marketing collaterals or on a
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`web site?
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`ETSI {European Telecommunications Standards Institute) is the sole ownerot‘ the following acronyms‘
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`Elsi.
`DECT.
`Uh-I15‘
`3GPP and
`TIPHON,
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`aswell as the ETSl. TIFHON. 3GPP and LTE logos. ETSI Members are authorized to use these Trade Marks in accordance
`with Collective Loner 1943. Authorization is needed to use the above mentioned acronyms and logos.
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`For further intonnatjon contact the ETSI Legal Team or see httpJMww.3gpp.orglabout—3gppflegal-maltersltogo-use.
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`can I use computer code included with a 3GPP TS to implement a product?
`Yes, but read this clause carefully. some 3GPP Technical Specifications include computer code such as ASN.1 Of XML
`(protocols), ANSI-C language (codecs).
`and some include test vectors (codecsfifor veritying implementations. These are
`published to allow users of these Tssto implement reaI~wor1d products. No pennission is required from 3GPP or is
`Organizational Farmers (0Ps) to use this code in the design of products — e.g. to compile the C to Implement a oodec in
`ma chine oode.
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`Nevertheless. here may be essential IPR involved with such a design. and implementersare obliged to seek licences from
`IPR owners to use that technology. See also What is the EGPP policy on licensing?
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`Moreover. the copyright otall .'i-GPF’ TSs and TRS vests jointly by all the SGPP 0Ps. Olherthan for in-house copies for the
`purpose of fuitl1er development of the 3GPP standard or for product design pu rposes, etc. you may not reproduce any part of
`a SGPP T3 or TR without seeking permission ttom SGPP (e.g.1rom tl1e ETSI Legal Team): use the procedure described on the
`legal area oflhis site. This means that you must not provide verbatim copies ofsource code (or lightly modified copies) wltl1out
`seeking permission from BGPP.
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`Finally, you are reminded that BGPP 1'33 and TFts have no legal status, and you shouid notdssign products dlriecliy to them.
`Seethe aU\|'lCB I'lD|‘lGe On the CO\lel' D396 Of GUBIT
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`How do I create the next Release version of 3 T5 or TR?
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`There are three ways ofupgrading a Release X spec to Release X+1:
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`1. Write a CR to the latest Release X version to incorporate technical changes to satisfy a Release X+1 work item. and on
`the cover sheet showing the WI oode for that work item and the Release code for Release )(+1 . It the CR is approved at
`TSG level, this will automatically create tt1e lirst instance of the next Release of the spec.
`2. Make a specific requestto the TSG to upgrade the latest version of the speclrom Release X to Release X+1. This might
`be needed if the mncttonalities ofths two Releases diverge, though backwards—incompatibility is to be avoided if
`possible.
`3 Do nothing. Ila spec has survived unchanged throughout the period during which Release X+1 was developed, when
`Release D91 is frozen. all such specs will automatically be upgraded from Release X to Release X+1 without technical
`change.
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`Where can the rules. protocols or software needed to develop applications for
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`UMTS be found?
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`A good plscetio start is on the 3GPP website. and particularly the specifications list
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`What is the correlation between Stage 1. Stage 2 and Stage 3‘?
`A three-stage methodology as defined in lTU T Recommendation L130 is applied in 3GF'F' according TR 21.900 clause 4.1:
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`Stage 1 is an overall service desorption from the user's standpoint.
`Stage 2 is an overall description of the organoation ofths nelwont functions to map service re-quirernenls into network capabilities
`Stage 3 5 the definition of switching and signalling capabilities needed to support services defined in stage 1.
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`Are the SGPP specifications produced only in word?
`The 3GPP SDECS are published as ETSI deliverables. and these are available in PDF form hltp:lnvww.etsi.orgislandards-
`search. Butyou can download a tree Word viewer (Le. read only) from the lvlicrosott web site. PDF is inherently secure (more
`so than hlml. in tact), and because Wordvleweris very simple (it can not handle macros, for example). it is pretty safe too.
`ETSI has no plans at present to publish specifications in plain text or in html.
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`Which group works with specifications covering the use of the GSM codec
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`(either in C or Java based)?
`The SMG STC SMG11 and SGPP SM specifications, available from http:i‘iwww.3gpp.org. respectively deal with this. It gives
`YOU a list ofspecifications Via U16 status list (IOUKTOI the GSM specs ill the M5-ACCESS database at 2
`hltp:’Mww.3gpp,org!flpilnforrnalioniDatabaseslSpec_Statusl]
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`and you can then download the specs you need. If you do not have an ETSI EOL account, you can download the ETSI
`equivalent standards from nl'lp:liwww.etsi.orgistandards-search.
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`Where can I find documents produced by the GSM l'o'|oU Group ll GSM
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`Association?
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`These documents are not available via BGPP or its Organizational Farmers. You must address this question to the GSM
`Association.
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`Where would I find a document (e.g. UNITS 30.03 version 3.1.0) which does not
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`appear on the 3GPP Status List?
`Look atnrip;m.nvw.3gpp.orgroynai=zepon.i:soo3u.mrn. it is a document stemming from the initial TC-SMG studies on UMTS. not
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`a productof 3GPP. It was, in tact. published as an ETSI deliverable. TR 101 112, and this may be downloaded via
`hitp-mint-w,eisi,orgisIandarcts—search.
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`Where are all the Change Requests {CR3} located?
`The OR database can be downloaded under: httpu'hwn.y.3gpp.orgitlpllnforrnationfflatabaseslchange__Requestt
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`Or you select the speclliceti on under:
`hltp :l‘lwww.3-gpp.orgtspecification sF’9-specifics lion-numbering
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`The information is classed by series so it is very easy to locate the particular specification which interests you. Afier selecting a
`series and a specification you wil! find a line ‘Change Requests for this spec: click here." which provides a web list ofthe CR5
`for this specification
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`ll‘, torexample. you are looking tcrCRs an GSM 05.13 then you would use this link:
`hlip J’Mnvw,3gpp,org!flpi‘Speo5fl1lt1Il-infoififll 3-C Rs,hlIT1
`rsupwwww.:agpp.orgroynaRepomoe1s-cRs.nim
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`Where are all the current ETSI SMG specs located?
`All the ETSI SMG specs are located here archives for the GSM documentation. An ETSI On-Line account is needed to access
`these documents. You can apply for an ETSI onllna account
`In general. the cross-rel‘erencing between GSM and ETSI detiverables. and between SGPP and ETSI deliverebles may be
`found at httpulltovebapp.ctsi.orgfI<eyiqueryton'n,asp
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`Which group works on Physical Layer aspects of UMTSILTE?
`The radio aspects are standardised In TSG—RAN_ The technical work is done in the 5 Working Groups of RAN [WG1 radio
`layer 1 . WG2 radio layer 2t3, WG3 inteflaces. WG4 RF measurements, WG5 Mobile Terrninal Conformance Testing).
`So Physical Layer aspects are addressed by TSG RAN W61. Their UMTS specifications are numbered 252nm and their LTE
`specifications are numbered 36.2xx.
`The temporary documents (meeting documents etc.) c1'WG1 are stored on ltp;rtltp.3gpp.orgfTSG_RANMiG1_RL1.
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`where can I find the list of Abstract syntax notation (ASN.1) object identifiers?
`The expandable list of object identifiers is available here >>>. To see the formal definition of the obyct identifiers. see the
`document cited on the right The tree is not necessarily complete‘ further extensions may be included in the referenced
`document For more information look here >=>.
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`Where can I find the 3GPP confidentiality and Integrity algorithms?
`The 3GPP Confidentiality and Integrity Igcrithrrls F8 8. F9 (K.ASUMl] have been developed through the collaborative efforts of
`the SGPP Organizational Partners. For more intonnati on and in order to download the algorithms look here >>>.
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`What is a Release - how does specification version numbering work?
`To meet new market requirements, 3GPP specificatipnsare continually being enhanced with new features. In orderto provide
`EIEVBIGDBFS Wiiih a stable platform TDI‘ implementation While at the same time allowing the addition Of new features. the 3GPF'
`uses a system of parallel “releases”. For more info rrnatl on look here >>>.
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`Where can I find information on the current status of 3GPP specifications?
`New versions of many SGPP specifications are made available shortly afierthe SGPP TSG plenary meetings which take place
`four times a year (March. June, September and December). In order to identify what the current version is or and how to find
`infonnation about old er versio ns of specifications look H613 >>>.
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`What is the system for numbering specifications?
`All 3G and GSM specifications have a SGPP spedlicatiort number consisting of!» or 5 digits. (e.g., D9.El2 or 29.002). For a
`more complete description and examples look here >>>_
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`Who are the TSGIWG Officials and Support team and where can I find their
`contact details?
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`Each TSGIWG has a Chairman, up to two Vice-Chairmen (three tfice-Chain11en)in the case ofTSGs and a secretary who is a
`member of the support team. From the SGPP structural organization page, click on the TSGor WG of interest to reach its home
`page. From there. click on the "oFficia|s" entry in the table.
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`Where can I flnd the Terms of Reference for my TSGIWG?
`The current Tens of Reference for each TSGWG appear on the web pages ofeach TSGIWG.
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`May I become an Official?
`The TSG Chairman and vice Chairmen are elected by the Technical Specification Group from amongst tl'le Individual Member
`representafives. Each TSG can elects maximum citwo Vice Chairman. Once etected. these candidates are proposed to the
`PCS for appointment
`The W0l'Kil'lQ GFOUP Chainnan and Vice Chairman are elected by the Working GTGUD i|'OI'Ti amongst the Individuai Member
`representatives. Each Working Group can electa maximum of two Vice Chairmen.
`A candidate for T5GcrWor1(lng Group election shall provide a letter of support from his Organization and nominations may be
`made up to the pointwhen an election takes place.
`The TSG Chairman and Vice—l.'.‘.hairn'Ien shall be appointed bylhe F'CGcn the proposal of the TSG.
`The Chairman and the tfice-Chairmen shall be appointed for a two year ten'n otofltce. The Chairman and Vice-Chairmen may
`be appointed for one further consewtve term. If, atthe end of a Chairman orifice Chairmans second term. no other
`candidates are available, the Chainnan or Vice Chairman may be appointed tora further ten11.
`Chairman and Vice Chairmen should not be from the same region, Organizational Partner, orfrorn the Same group of
`companies, unless no othercandidate is available.
`S|.l0Ce$SiV'e Chairmen 5i"IOUid not DE fl‘Ol‘l1 the same Organizational Partner. the same region OI‘ i‘l’0fl‘l the same QFOUD Of
`companies. unless no othercandidate is available
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`How do l register for a meeting?
`Please note that all registration for 3GPP meetings is carned out cn~line (Le. via the SGPP website). To register for a meeting
`just follow the simple steps outlined below:
`1) Go to the SGPP on line registration area hltpzl.-webapp.etsi.orgi3GPPRegistratlonil'Mairi.asp'Pmid
`2) Scroll to find the meefing you wish to attend
`3) Click on the circle to the lelt oi the meeting title (clicking on the title will provide you with the meeting details)
`4) Scroll back up to the top of the page
`5) Click on the Register button
`6) Fill in the details on the next page. choosing your company from the drop down menu and complete with all your
`coordinates
`NB: Companies are classed by partners so ensure that you have registered under the correct partner.
`T} Click on Submit registration
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`Who can submit a change proposal on any SGPP specifications to 3GPP'?
`Any bone tide representative ofany SGPP Individual Member (see list via the first sentence at
`hltp:'iwww.3gpp.orglmernbership) can presenta technicai contribution - for example. a Change Request- to any 3GPP TSG
`or WG meeting.
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`If a change proposal is submitted how long does it take for it to get approved?
`The usual DFOOEULIFE is that the responsible W'OI'i<il'IQ GFOIJP Will examine a CR and agree it [Of revise ii until SUCH time as it be
`agreeable - or notl). Having been agreed at WG level. it is packaged with related cm and senzto the TSG pienary. where it
`will be discussed it necessary and then — if appropriate - formally approved. Vvimin it matters few weeks at most a new
`version oithe Specification is produced, which includes the contents ofthe TSG-approved CR.
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`TSGs meetevery three months, and WGs meet at least once between each TSG meeting {sometimes two or occasionally
`even more times)». Thus from inception 076 CR to its approval is normally a matter Di 8 few WEEKS, depending on the point in
`the meeting schedule of the WG and TSG concerned.
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`How to get a user name and password for "Reserve a Document Number"?
`You need to request an EOL account via: htlpzllwebapp.etsl.org.lcreateaccount‘ton11.asp (username and password will then be
`sent to you by separate email).
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`How do I obtain a document number for my contribution?
`Delegates wishing to make contributions must first obtain a document numbereither from the secretary or automatically via an
`on—Ilne application “Au lomafic Document Numbering lADN)” which is used by some groups.
`
`YOU IIBECI a user name and password IO "RBSBNE 6 DOCl.lI‘t1el‘li Nl.li'l'ti3Bl"' {S33 BDOVEJ.
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`Where can I download documents for an upcoming meetin?
`Each TSGIWG has a specific area allocated on the EGPP tip server. For example TSG SA look here
`ttp-;‘:'ltp 3gpp.orgi'lsg_sa.i't'SG_SN. it is advisable for delegatesattending a meeting to download the documents available prior
`to the meeting i'I'Oi'|'l ii"l€
`fl]? SBNBY and CD10 their personal COITIPUIBIS.
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`Where can I find a temporary document template?
`The document template is made available by each TSGIWG in the meeting respective folcieron the ftp 5erver(see above).
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`What is my role when my TSGlWGs has to approve a deliverable?
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`SAMSUNG 1021-0007
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`SAMSUNG 1021-0007
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`Approval of Technical Specifications and Technical reports by a TSG shall normally be by consensus. Where consensus
`cannot be achieved in the TSG a vote may be taken.
`When Technical Specifications and Technical Reports become sufiiciently stable. they shall be put under change control of
`the relevant TSG. The further elaboration otthese Technical Specifications and Technical Reports shall he achieved by
`Change Requests (CR5) to be approved bythe TSG.
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`What are the different types of deliverables?
`SGPP shall prepare. approve and maintain documents known as Technical Specifications and Technical Reports. Such
`documents shall be drawn up by the T355 and shall. tollowing approval at that level. be submitted to the participating
`Organizational Pa rmers to be submitted to their re speclive standardization processes.
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`Can I write an 3GPP Document myselt?
`‘Why not?‘ It" you wish to propose a deliverable then bring it to the attention of your chainnan and the other members of the
`TSGMIG in order to discuss the suhjem
`Each proposed new Work Item shall be supported by at least tour Individual Members, and their names shall be recorded In
`the Work Item definition prepared for t.I1e TSGapprcvai. One or more persons shall be named as Rapporteur for the proposed
`Work Item, and the Rapporteur shatl actas the prime contact point on technical matters and for information on progress
`throughout the drafting phases. The supporting Individual Members are expected to contribute to and progressthe new work
`item throughoutthe drafting phases.
`In addition to the above, TSGs shall approve new Work Items. giving all assenal parameters. 111a proposal shall be entered
`into the SGPP work programme. clearly marked as a new entry. for which a unique reference identity shail be allocated.
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`Do I and my company have to support my TSGMIGS Work Items?
`Neither you or your company isobllged to support the work items ct yourTSGl'WG, noweveritis normal that it you and your
`oompany are supporting members or a Work item that you be in agreement with theirwork and will normally suppon the
`production otthe related deliverable.
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`Do I need a password and user name to access the 3GPP Web site ?
`No password is needed to access any intonnation on the 3(-2-FF’ Web site. all information is openly published.
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`can you give me inforrnation about which companies manufacture particular
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`types of equipment. Or about what services are available on particular
`networks?
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`No. The BGPP Support Team must remain neutral and mustnot show biasto any of its Individual Members. Such infonnatlon
`may be available from the Global Mobile Suppliers Association {www.gsaoom.com) where you will find a statistics area which
`could be ofhelp.
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`How can I datennine when a meeting contribution document (TDoc) became
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`publicly available?
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`‘TDoc numbers start to be allocated some weeks before a 3GPP meeting. and the authors then create