Please refer to 3GPP 36.306 4.1 UE-Category
The field ue-Category defines a combined uplink and downlink capability. The parameters set by the UE Category are
defined in subclause 4.2. Tables 4.1-1 and 4.1-2 define the downlink and, respectively, uplink physical layer parameter
values for each UE Category. A UE indicating category 6 or 7 shall also indicate category 4. A UE indicating category
8 shall also indicate category 5. A UE indicating category 9 shall also indicate category 6 and 4. A UE indicating
category 10 shall also indicate category 7 and 4. A UE indicating category 11 shall also indicate category 9, 6 and 4. A
UE indicating category 12 shall also indicate category 10, 7 and 4. Table 4.1-4 defines the minimum capability for the
maximum number of bits of a MCH transport block received within a TTI for an MBMS capable UE.