SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

• Abstract:

  Upgrade to Release 1998

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Mandate: UIC
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 300 926 V7.0.2 (1999-12) - Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) - Stage 1 (GSM 02.69 version 7.0.2 Release 1998)

Overview

SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003 is an important standard under the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) framework, aligned with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). This document defines the Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) - Stage 1, based on GSM 02.69 version 7.0.2 (Release 1998). VBS allows voice or similar signals to be distributed from a service subscriber to all or a subset of users within a specific geographic area. The standard outlines the service description, its operation, subscription aspects, and the interaction with existing GSM network services and features.

Key Topics

• Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Definition: VBS enables a service subscriber or dispatcher to broadcast voice messages to a predefined group of users in a designated area. All compatible mobile stations that are subscribed and within this area can receive the broadcast.
• Subscription and Provisioning: VBS is available following prior arrangements with the service provider. Subscribers can be allocated up to 50 group identifiers (group IDs), specifying which groups they can initiate or receive broadcasts from.
• Group Call Areas and IDs: The service is organized around group call areas (clusters of cells within a GSM network) and group IDs, allowing flexible configuration for different operational needs.
• Roles:
  • Service Subscriber: An end-user subscribed to one or more VBS group IDs.
  • Dispatcher: Specific users (fixed line or mobile) authorized by the provider to manage and initiate broadcasts to certain groups.
• Operation and Control:
  • Call Initiation: VBS calls are set up by dialing a shortcode or specific address. Dispatchers and eligible subscribers may initiate calls.
  • Call Reception: All eligible users in the group call area with an active group ID receive the broadcast. Users joining or leaving the area during a call are dynamically added or removed.
  • Priority and Precedence: VBS integrates with enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption service (eMLPP), allowing prioritization-an essential feature for emergency or critical communications.
• Service Interactions: VBS’s behavior with GSM services (e.g., call forwarding, caller ID, barring, SMS) is clearly defined, including cases when voice broadcast overrides standard GSM features.
• Charging Requirements: Charging for VBS is based on network configuration, with options for event data recording and resource usage tracking during a call.

Applications

• Public Safety Communications: VBS is ideal for emergency notifications, disaster response, and coordination among first responders and civil protection agencies, where rapid, simultaneous voice communication to field personnel is required.
• Transport and Utilities: Frequently used in railway, transport, and utility operations to broadcast critical instructions or alerts across widespread teams.
• Enterprise and Group Communications: Enables efficient one-to-many voice announcements within large organizations or geographically distributed project sites.
• Roaming Capabilities: Certain group IDs can be configured for supra-network use, enabling VBS functionality even when users are roaming, subject to network configuration.

Related Standards

• ETSI EN 300 926, on which SIST EN 300 926 is based, sets the core guidelines for GSM Voice Broadcast Service.
• GSM 01.04: Provides terminology, abbreviations, and acronyms used across GSM standards.
• GSM 02.67: Covers enhanced Multi-Level Precedence and Pre-emption service (eMLPP), crucial for VBS prioritization functionality.
• GSM 12.05: Relates to subscriber event and call data, including charging mechanisms.
• Other GSM Services: The standard references interactions and integration with supplementary GSM services, such as calling line identification (CLIP, COLP), barring features, call forwarding, multi-party service, and SMS.

SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003 delivers a robust framework for implementing voice broadcast services in GSM networks, supporting both routine operations and mission-critical communications across industries. Its alignment with widely recognized GSM and ETSI standards ensures interoperability and reliable service throughout the mobile communications ecosystem.

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ETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);VoiceBroadcastService(VBS)-Stage1(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)GLOBALSYSTEMFORMOBILECOMMUNICATIONSRSIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

ETSIETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)2(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)ReferenceREN/SMG-010269Q7KeywordsDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem,GlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM)ETSIPostaladdressF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCEOfficeaddress650RoutedesLucioles-SophiaAntipolisValbonne-FRANCETel.:[phone]Fax:[phone]SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/[e-mail]ETSIdeliverablecanbedownloadedfromhttp://www.etsi.orgIfyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:[e-mail]Ideliverablemaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.CopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute1999.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

ETSIETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)3(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.52References.53Definitionsandabbreviations.63.1Definitions.63.2Abbreviations.64Description.65Normaloperationwithsuccessfuloutcome.95.1Provision.95.2Withdrawal.95.3Networkrelatedserviceconfiguration.95.4Normaloperationforvoicebroadcastcallestablishment.95.5Chargingrequirements.106Exceptionalproceduresorunsuccessfuloutcome.107InteractionwithGSMservicesandfeatures.107.1CallingLineIdentificationPresentation(CLIP).107.2CallingLineIdentificationRestriction(CLIR).107.3ConnectedLineIdentificationPresentation(COLP).107.4ConnectedLineIdentificationRestriction(COLR).117.5CallForwardingUnconditional(CFU).117.6CallForwardingonmobilesubscriberBusy(CFB).117.7CallForwardingonNoReply(CFNRy).117.8CallForwardingonmobilesubscriberNotReachable(CFNRc).117.9CallWaiting(CW).117.10CallHold(HOLD).117.11Multi-partyService(MPTY).127.12ClosedUserGroup(CUG).127.13AdviceofCharge(AoC).127.14BarringofAllOutgoingCalls(BAOC).127.15BarringofOutgoingInternationalCalls(BOIC).127.16BarringofOutgoingInternationalCallsexceptthosedirectedtotheHomePLMNcountry(BOIC-exHC).127.17BarringofAllIncomingCalls(BAIC).127.18BarringofIncomingCallswhenRoamingoutsidethehomePLMNcountry(BIC-Roam).127.19ExplicitCallTransfer(ECT).127.20enhancedMulti-LevelPrecedenceandPre-emptionservice(eMLPP).137.21ShortMessageService(SMS).137.22OperatorDeterminedBarring(ODB).138Interworkingconsiderations.13AnnexA(informative):StatusofTechnicalSpecificationGSM02.69.14History.15SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

ETSIETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)4(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinSR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinSR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbytheSpecialMobileGroup(SMG).ThepresentdocumentspecifiesthestageonedescriptionoftheVoiceBroadcastService(VBS)withinthedigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem.ThecontentsofthepresentdocumentmaybesubjecttocontinuingworkwithinSMGandmaychangefollowingformalSMGapproval.ShouldSMGmodifythecontentsofthepresentdocumentitwillthenbere-submittedforformalapprovalproceduresbyETSIwithanidentifyingchangeofreleasedateandanincreaseinversionnumberasfollows:Version7.x.ywhere:7GSMPhase2+Release1998;xtheseconddigitisincrementedforchangesofsubstance,i.e.technicalenhancements,corrections,updates,etc.;ythethirddigitisincrementedwheneditorialonlychangeshavebeenincorporatedinthespecification.NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:17December1999DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31March2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30September2000DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30September2000SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

ETSIETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)5(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)1ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiesthestageonedescriptionoftheVoiceBroadcastService(VBS)whichallowsthedistributionofspeech(orothersignalswhichcanbetransmittedviathespeechcodec),generatedbyaservicesubscriber,intoapredefinedgeographicalareatoalloragroupofservicesubscriberslocatedinthisarea.TheVoiceBroadcastService(VBS)isapplicabletoallmobilestationsinacertainnetworkandareawhichhavethetechnicalcapabilityandtherespectivesubscriptiontoreceiveaVBScall.NOTE:ItisnotconsideredasrequirementthatnormalGSMPhase2mobilestationswillbeabletobeusedforthisservice.Theserviceisdescribedfromtheservicesubscriber'sanduser'spointofview;inparticular:-theprocedurefornormaloperationwithsuccessfuloutcome;-theactiontobetakeninexceptionalcircumstances;-theinteractionwithotherGSMservicesandfeatures.ThepresentdocumentdoesnotdealwiththeMan-MachineInterface(MMI)requirements,butmakesreferencetotheappropriateGlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM)specifications.ThepresentdocumentdefinesateleserviceofthedigitalcellulartelecommunicationsystemGSM.Anyinteractionwithotherservicesand/ornetworksnotdealtwithinclauses8or9areoutsidethescopeofthepresentdocument.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.•Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.•Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.•Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.•Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.•ForthisRelease1998document,referencestoGSMdocumentsareforRelease1998versions(version7.x.y).[1]GSM01.04:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Abbreviationsandacronyms".[2]GSM02.67:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);enhancedMulti-LevelPrecedenceandPre-emptionservice(eMLPP)-Stage1".[3]GSM12.05:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);Subscriberrelatedeventandcalldata".SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

ETSIETSIEN300926V7.0.2(1999-12)6(GSM02.69version7.0.2Release1998)3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingtermsanddefinitionsapply.networkoperator:EntitywhichprovidesthenetworkoperatingelementsandresourcesfortheexecutionoftheVBS.serviceprovider:EntitywhichofferstheVBSforsubscription.Thenetworkoperatormaybetheserviceprovider.servicesubscriber:MobilesubscriberwhichsubscribestotheVBS.voicebroadcastcall:AninstanceoftheVBSinitiatedbyaVBSsubscriber.Thistermisusedsynonymouslywiththeterm"VBScall".groupidentification(groupID):Anumericalclassification.ThemaximumnumberofgroupIDswhichcanbedefinedinonePLMNdependsonthemaximumnumberofgroupcallareasdefinedinthisPLMN.ThemaximumnumberofgroupIDsandgroupcallareasshallbe108,Servicesubscribershallbeprovidedwithoneorupto50groupIDs.dispatcher:Particularfixedlineormobileusersareidentifiedwithinthenetworkasdispatchers.DispatchersshallreceiveallvoicebroadcastcallstoacertaingroupIDinagroupcallarea(thisshallbedoneautomaticallybythenetwork).InadditiontheycaninitiatevoicebroadcastcallstoagroupIDinagroupcallarea.DispatchersshallbeconnectedtoavoicebroadcastcallbymeansofstandardlinksviaradioorviaanISDN.TheyshallbecalledbytheirISDNorMSISDNnumber,respectively.Whendispatchersinitiatevoicebroadcastcalls,theyshallcallaparticularMSISDNnumberwhichisrelatedtoagroupIDandgroupcallarea.DispatchersusingtheGSMnetworkcanbelocatedoutsideofthisgroupcallarea.Theidentitiesofthedispatchersareexclusivelypredefinedinthenetworkbytheserviceprovider.Therewillbenoneoruptofivedispatchersinvolvedinaparticularvoicebroadcastcall.destinationsubscriber:ServicesubscriberordispatchertowhichtheVBScallisdirected.callingsubscriber:ServicesubscriberordispatcherwhichinvokestheVBScall.groupcallarea:Predefinedareacomposedofoneoraclusterofcells,towhichaparticularVBScallisdistributed.ThemaximumnumberofgroupcallareaIDswhichcanbedefinedinonePLMNdependsonthemaximumnumberofgroupIDsdefinedinthisPLMN.ThemaximumnumberofgroupIDsandgroupcallareascombinedshallbe108,Thecompositionofagroupcallareaispredefinedinthenetworkbytheserviceprovider.Changingofcellallocationsinthenetworkduetooperationalreasonswillneedanadaptationofthegroupcallareadefinition.ThegroupcallareamayincludecellsofmorethenoneMSCareaandcellsofmorethanonePLMN.3.2AbbreviationsAbbreviationsusedinthepresentdocumentarelistedinGSM01.04.4DescriptionTheVBSisdefinedinthefollowing.Figure1givesanexplanationofthelogicalconceptoftheVBS.a)TheVBSenablesacallingsubscribertosendspeechunidirectionalandsimultaneouslytoallentitleddispatchersandtodestinationsubscribersbelongingtoapredefinedgroupcallareawhohaveasubscriptiontotheapplicablegroupID.SIST EN 300 926 V7.0.2:2003

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