Abstract: A method for selecting the best access for terminals (210) in IP-based multi-access communication systems (200) is provided. The access selection is performed on the network side by an access wizard (261) that communicates with a profile server (262) associated with a number of databases (263). Via the profile server, the access wizard collects database information related to user, terminal, access networks and/or operator. It determines a “best” access network based on this information and preferably also on terminal specific information, e.g. terminal location and available access networks, from an access wizard agent (213) in the terminal. The best access is signaled from the access wizard, via the access wizard agent, and to an access manager (214) in the terminal, which has means for executing the actions necessary to use the best access.

Abstract: An IPv6 mobile node is described herein that compresses a packet such that the compressed packet which includes an outer IP header, a compressed inner IP header and data can be sent within a bi-directional tunnel via one or more IP networks to a remote device (e.g., home agent, correspondent node, another mobile node). The IPv6 mobile node can also compress the outer IP header in the packet in addition to compressing the inner IP header if it is located in a wireless access network. The remote device can compress the packet in the same manner and send it to the IPv6 mobile node.

Abstract: A method for selecting the best access for terminals (210) in IP-based multi-access communication systems (200) is provided. The access selection is performed on the network side by an access wizard (261) that communicates with a profile server (262) associated with a number of databases (263). Via the profile server, the access wizard collects database information related to user, terminal, access networks and/or operator. It determines a “best” access network based on this information and preferably also on terminal specific information, e.g. terminal location and available access networks, from an access wizard agent (213) in the terminal. The best access is signaled from the access wizard, via the access wizard agent, and to an access manager (214) in the terminal, which has means for executing the actions necessary to use the best access.