Telecom Call Flows

Browse structured telecom call flows for 5G, LTE, IMS, VoNR, VoLTE, registration, attach, session setup, bearer setup, paging, mobility, handover, and troubleshooting. Each call-flow page connects the procedure steps with the relevant protocol messages, interfaces, and trace-analysis checkpoints.

Main Call-Flow Families

Browse by Procedure Type

Jump directly into the 5G and LTE call-flow category hubs.

5G Categories

LTE Categories

Mobility and Handover Flows

Troubleshooting Call Flows

Use message libraries while reading call flows to inspect each message, direction, trigger, and key fields.

FAQ

What is a telecom call flow?

A telecom call flow is a step-by-step signalling sequence showing how network nodes exchange protocol messages during procedures such as registration, attach, bearer setup, PDU session establishment, handover, paging, or IMS call setup.

What call flows are covered?

The call-flow section covers 5G, LTE, IMS, VoLTE, VoNR, registration, attach, security, session setup, bearer setup, mobility, handover, paging, and troubleshooting flows.

How should engineers use call-flow pages?

Use call-flow pages to understand message order, node roles, interfaces, expected responses, and where failures may occur in protocol traces.

What is the difference between call flows and message pages?

Call-flow pages explain the full procedure sequence. Message pages explain individual protocol messages, fields, direction, and troubleshooting details.

Where can I find the protocol messages used in a call flow?

Use the related message libraries for 5G, LTE, NGAP, NAS, RRC, S1AP, and IMS SIP.

References

  • 3GPP TS 23.502 - 5G system procedures
  • 3GPP TS 23.401 - LTE/EPC procedures
  • 3GPP TS 24.501 - 5G NAS
  • 3GPP TS 24.301 - LTE NAS
  • 3GPP TS 24.229 - IMS SIP/SDP
  • 3GPP TS 38.413 - NGAP
  • 3GPP TS 36.413 - S1AP