3GPP-IETF Standardization Collaboration
RFC 3113
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RFC - Informational
(June 2001; No errata)
Was draft-3gpp-collaboration (individual)
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Authors | Raj Sanmugam , Scott Bradner , Karl Rosenbrock , John Klensin | ||
Last updated | 2013-03-02 | ||
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Network Working Group K. Rosenbrock Request for Comments: 3113 3GPP PCG Chair Category: Informational R. Sanmugam Ericsson S. Bradner Harvard University J. Klensin AT&T June 2001 3GPP-IETF Standardization Collaboration Status of this Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2001). All Rights Reserved. Abstract This document describes the standardization collaboration between 3GPP and IETF. 1. Conventions used in this document This document uses significant terminology that is specialized to IETF, 3GPP, or their areas of work. See Appendix A for definitions of acronyms. The organizational definitions can be found in their respective web-sites. 2. Introduction This document contains a set of principles and guidelines that serves as the basis for establishing the collaboration between 3GPP and IETF, with the objective of securing timely development of technical specification that facilitate maximum interoperability with existing (fixed and mobile) Internet systems, devices, and protocols. Each organization will operate according to their own rules and procedures including rules governing IPR policy, specification elaboration, approval and maintenance. Rosenbrock, et al. Informational [Page 1] RFC 3113 3GPP-IETF Standardization Collaboration June 2001 3. Reasons For Collaboration 3.1 3GPP use of IETF Internet Standards In the further development of 3GPP specifications, the benefit of adopting Internet specifications has been identified. The preferred 3GPP approach is to use the Internet standards unchanged, if feasible. In any case, 3GPP has no intention to duplicate work performed in IETF. However, while this document recognizes the importance of 3GPP interoperability with the existing Internet and hence the use of IETF standards, 3GPP recognizes that additions or modifications might be needed in order to make the IETF internet specification fulfill the needs of 3GPP. In such cases, 3GPP will take its concerns directly to the appropriate IETF working groups for resolution, or to an appropriate Area Director if no appropriate working group can be found. 3.2 IETF access to 3GPP Wireless expertise The technical work in 3GPP is organized in Technical Specification Groups TSGs each with their area of responsibilities. TSG-RAN and TSG-GERAN are responsible for the Radio Access networks based on UTRAN and GERAN and thus the experts in the areas of the characteristics of the physical transport. TSG CN is responsible for the Mobility Management and other core network protocol and functionalities. TSG-T is responsible for Terminal aspects and applications. TSG-SA is responsible for the service and system aspects including the overall architecture, security and O&M aspects. Contacts for the TSGs can be found on the 3GPP web-site http://www.3gpp.org/. 4. Document Sharing Both 3GPP and IETF encourage the sharing of draft documents that are of mutual interest. 3GPP documents are available on its official web-site (http://www.3gpp.org/) and is open to anyone. IETF documents, including preliminary working documents ("Internet Drafts") are available on its web-site (http://www.ietf.org/) and various shadow sites. IETF representatives can obtain information about the 3GPP document and web-site structures by contacting the relevant 3GPP contact points indicated at the 3GPP web-site http://www.3gpp.org/. Rosenbrock, et al. Informational [Page 2] RFC 3113 3GPP-IETF Standardization Collaboration June 2001 3GPP representatives can obtain information about the IETF document and web-site structures by contacting the relevant IETF contact points (the Area Directors indicated at the IETF web-site http://www.ietf.org/). 5. Communication Whenever possible, informal communication at working level is encouraged. The vast majority of the technical discussions and decision making in both IETF and 3GPP is done over mailing lists. Both 3GPP and IETF web sites contain information concerning the associated mailing lists. It is recommended that interested individuals subscribe to andShow full document text