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3GPP TS 38.410: NG-RAN; NG general aspects and principles

Published 2026-11-05Updated 2026-11-05

At a glance

Title
NG-RAN; NG general aspects and principles
Newest version
V19.2.0 (Rel-19)
Versions indexed
6
Newest per release
Rel-15: V15.2.0 (2019-01-08); Rel-16: V16.4.0 (2021-10-18); Rel-17: V17.1.0 (2022-06-23); Rel-18: V18.3.0 (2025-06-19); Rel-19: V19.2.0 (2026-03-20)

In plain words

TS 38.410 introduces the 3GPP TS 38.41x series, which define the NG interface for interconnecting an NG-RAN node to the 5GC (5G Core Network). The NG-RAN has two layers: "a Radio Network Layer (RNL) and a Transport Network Layer (TNL)".

Source: 3GPP TS 38.410 V19.2.0, clause 4.1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.410/38410-j20.zip

Newest version in each release

ReleaseNewest versionIn the archiveTSG meeting
Rel-19V19.2.02026-03-20TSG RAN #111
Rel-18V18.3.02025-06-19TSG RAN #108
Rel-17V17.1.02022-06-23TSG RAN #96
Rel-16V16.4.02021-10-18TSG RAN #93-e
Rel-15V15.2.02019-01-08TSG RAN #82

Source: 3GPP specification archive, versions indexed by 3GPP Scout. Each version links its official file.

Meetings behind the latest versions

Plenary meetings:

  • TSG RAN #111 approved V19.2.0 (Rel-19)
  • TSG RAN #110 approved V19.1.0 (Rel-19)
  • TSG RAN #108 approved V18.3.0 (Rel-18)

Source: 3GPP CR database and specification archive, as indexed by 3GPP Scout.

Sources

  1. 3GPP TS 38.410 V19.2.0, clause 1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.410/38410-j20.zip
  2. 3GPP TS 38.410 V19.2.0, clause 4.1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.410/38410-j20.zip

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