GSMstandardeja

GSMstandardeja, also known as GSM 03.48, is a technical standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) for the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). This standard specifies the protocols and procedures for Short Message Service (SMS) interworking between GSM networks and other networks, such as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and other mobile networks.

The GSM 03.48 standard defines the procedures for the delivery and submission of SMS messages, including the handling of message delivery reports, message status reports, and the management of SMS messages in the network. It also specifies the format and encoding of SMS messages, including the use of the 7-bit default alphabet, 8-bit data, and 16-bit Unicode.

The standard is part of the broader GSM standards family, which includes specifications for network architecture, radio interface, and other services. GSM 03.48 is designed to ensure interoperability between different GSM networks and to provide a consistent user experience for SMS services.

The adoption of GSM 03.48 has been crucial for the widespread use of SMS as a communication tool, enabling the exchange of text messages between mobile devices and other networks. The standard has been continuously updated to support new features and technologies, such as enhanced messaging services and multimedia messaging services (MMS).