TR 21.902
Evolution of 3GPP system

V10.0.0 (PDF) 2011/04 18 p.

V9.0.0 2009/12 18 p.

V8.0.0 2009/01 18 p.

V7.0.0 2007/06 18 p.

V6.0.0 2003/09 18 p.

full Table of Contents for TR 21.902 Word version: 10.0.0

Introduction p. 4

Scope p. 5

References p. 5

Definitions and abbreviations p. 5

3.1	Definitions p. 5
3.2	Abbreviations p. 5

The current scope of 3GPP and its Releases p. 6

4.1

3GPP Releases p. 6

4.2

Interactions with other industry fora p. 7

4.2.1	Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) p. 7
4.2.2	Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) p. 8

Focus areas and Stakeholder expectations p. 9

Technology Evolution p. 10

6.1

Statements and Assumptions p. 10

6.2

3G Enhancements (short to medium term evolution) p. 10

6.2.1	Radio access network technology p. 10
6.2.2	Core Network p. 11
6.2.3	Service Provision p. 11
6.2.4	Operations Support Systems p. 12
6.2.5	User Equipment p. 12
6.2.6	Smartcards p. 13
6.2.7	Security p. 13

6.3

3G Long Term Evolution p. 13

6.3.1	Radio access network technology p. 13
6.3.2	Core network p. 14
6.3.3	Smart Cards p. 14
6.3.4	Architecture Evolution p. 14

Other influences p. 15

7.1	Regulatory issues p. 15
7.2	Spectrum p. 15

Change history p. 16