scope:

The present document specifies the interface between the UICC and the Terminal for 3G telecom network operation.

The present document specifies:

- the requirements for the physical characteristics of the UICC;

- the electrical interface between the UICC and the Terminal; - the initial communication establishment and the transport protocols;

- the model which serves as a basis for the logical structure of the UICC;

- the communication commands and the procedures;

- the application independent files and protocols. T

he administrative procedures and initial card management are not part of the present document. For the avoidance of doubt, references to clauses of ETSI TS 102 221 [1] include all the subclauses of that clause, unless specifically mentioned.

The target specification ETSI TS 102 221 [1] contains material that is outside of the scope of 3GPP requirements and the present document indicates which parts are in the scope and which are not.

A 3GPP ME may support functionality that is not required by 3GPP, but the requirements to do so are outside of the scope of 3GPP.