TSG GERAN WG4
Terms of Reference

Approved at 3GPP TSG GERAN  Meeting#6
27-31 August 2001

Background

Operators of GSM/GPRS systems need an evolution and interoperability strategy. Evolution of GSM/EDGE radio access technologies offers such a path. This approach will ensure that systems based on 3GPP specifications will be capable of rapid development and deployment of competitive service offerings while still enabling global roaming.

Terms of reference

The technical specification development work within 3GPP is accomplished by Technical Specification Groups (TSGs) according to the principles and rules contained in the Project reference documentation (Partnership Project Description, Partnership Project Agreement, Partnership Project Working Procedures). In particular, the TSGs report to the Project coordination Group (PCG), and may organize their work in Working Groups and liaise with other groups as appropriate.

Each TSG has the responsibility to develop, approve and maintain the specifications within its

terms of reference.

The TSG GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network (TSG-GERAN) is responsible for the radio access part for GERAN specifications.

Specifically it has a responsibility for:

• GERAN Radio aspects, and interfaces.
• Management of work items placed under its responsibility.

 More specifically, TSG-GERAN WG4 is responsible for and will address the following areas of work of TSG-GERAN:

• Conformance test specifications for testing of Radio Layer 1 and RLC/MAC aspects of GERAN terminals.
• Liaising with other TSGs to ensure overall co-ordination.

Glossary of terms