SSH EN 300 926 V8.0.1:2000

Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) - Stage 1 (GSM 02.69 version 8.0.1 Release 1999)

Scope

The present document specifies the stage one description of the Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) which allows the
distribution of speech (or other signals which can be transmitted via the speech codec), generated by a service
subscriber, into a predefined geographical area to all or a group of service subscribers located in this area.
The Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) is applicable to all mobile stations in a certain network and area which have the
technical capability and the respective subscription to receive a VBS call.
NOTE: It is not considered as requirement that normal GSM Phase 2 mobile stations will be able to be used for
this service.
The service is described from the service subscriber's and user's point of view; in particular:
- the procedure for normal operation with successful outcome;
- the action to be taken in exceptional circumstances;
- the interaction with other GSM services and features.
The present document does not deal with the Man-Machine Interface (MMI) requirements, but makes reference to the
appropriate Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) specifications.
The present document defines a teleservice of the digital cellular telecommunication system GSM. Any interaction with
other services and/or networks not dealt within clauses 8 or 9 are outside the scope of the present document.