Abstract: A universal identification system is disclosed for uniquely identifying cells, or more generally, access points, within wireless access networks. The universal identification system uses a domain name system (DNS) name of the fully qualified domain system (FQDN) type for identification of access points. The system includes one or more Access Networks, each having one or more access points associated therewith. Each access point is assigned a unique DNS name of the FQDN type. A DNS server stores the FQDN namestring and a translation to an associated Internet Protocol (IP) address for the DNS name for routing purposes. The DNS FQDN identifier(s) can be broadcast for use in performing mobility procedures, such as location updates and handoffs, between Access Networks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for providing each terminal (t1, t2, t) in a network (n) with an adapted location area (HAt1, HAt2, FAs, FApt), customised to the long term or short term historical movements or behaviour of the terminal (t1, t2, t) in the network (n). The terminal (t1, t2, t) can enter three different modes; session mode, packet mode and transaction mode, which controls what kind of location area (HAt1, HAt2, FAs, FApt) the terminal (t1, t2, t) should use.

Abstract: In a cellular telephone system of the type having TDMA channels, the beginnings of the time slots of an uplink transmission as seen in the base station are offset from the beginnings of the time slots of a downlink transmission as seen in the base station by a predetermined amount. By offsetting the beginnings of the time slots, a mobile station is able to operate at an extended distance from the base station without any modifications to the mobile station. Because the mobile stations can operate at a greater distance from the base station without a decrease in the number of available channels, the cellular telephone system is particularly suitable for use in rural areas or coastal areas.

Abstract: In a telecommunications system, a method and system for power regulation compares the received power to a target value at a receiving station to adjust the power of the transmitting station periodically or non-periodically. Calculation of the signal strength required at the transmitting station may be performed at either the transmitting or receiving station using the path loss between the respective stations. The target value may be a constant or a function of the distance from the base station or a function of the path loss between the transmitting and receiving station.