Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a method performed by a wireless device for performing handover from a source network node to a target network node. The method comprises: obtaining (1402) an indication of a round-trip time for transmissions to the target network node; initiating (1406) access to the target network node; and, subsequent to initiating access to the target network node, transmitting (1408) data to or receiving (1408) data from the source network node for a time window following initiation of access to the target network node. The time window has a duration of at least the round-trip time for transmissions to the target network node.

Abstract: Systems and methods for triggering measurements before the completion of connection resumption are provided. In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device for performing measurements where a current Radio Resource Control (RRC) status is: IDLE or INACTIVE. The method includes monitoring for a potential reception of a downlink message in a cell that the wireless device is camping on; detecting, based upon the reception of the downlink message, information regarding performing measurements; performing measurements based on the information regarding performing the measurements; and reporting the measurement results. In some embodiments, the message is a paging message or a message multiplexed with the paging message. In this way, latency might be reduced to start performing measurements.

Abstract: A method performed in a User Equipment, UE, for handling handover from a source access node to a target access node is provided. The UE receives (501) a handover command message from the source access node. The handover command message includes parameters required for deriving a security context associated with the target access node. The UE establishes (502) a radio connection with the target access node. When detecting (503) that a security context switching criterion is fulfilled, the UE stops (504) to use a security context associated with the source access node.

Abstract: A method performed by a User Equipment, UE, to perform handover from a source access node to a target access node is provided. The UE, the source access node and 5the target access node are operating in a wireless communications network. The UE receives (601) a handover command message from the source access node. The UE establishes (602) a target radio connection with the target access node, and determines (603) whether or not a source cell release criterion is fulfilled. When the source cell release criterion is determined to be fulfilled, the UE releases (604) a source radio 10connection with the source access node.

Abstract: A process allows a UE to acquire an SEN before accessing a target base station/node during a RACH-less handover. The SEN may be provided to the UE in various ways. For example, the SEN may be provided as part of a handover command message (e.g., RRCReconfiguration) or a master information block (MIB). In this manner, the UE acquires the SEN before accessing the target base station/node, which allows the target base station/node and the UE to effect certain timings for the handover. For example, the target base station/node and the UE may set time bounds in which the handover must occur. As another example, different types of uplink grants may be set.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivery of on-demand system information in a cellular communications network are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a network node comprises transmitting, to a User Equipment (UE), minimum system information including a set of signal quality indication levels and corresponding random access parameter(s) and detecting a random access request from the UE that uses the random access parameter(s) configured for the signal quality indication level that corresponds to a signal quality level measured at the UE. The method further comprises deciding whether to deliver on-demand system information to the UE via a broadcast or dedicated signaling based on the signal quality level measured at the UE, broadcasting on-demand system information upon deciding to deliver on-demand system information via a broadcast, and delivering on-demand system information to the UE via dedicated signaling upon deciding to deliver on-demand system information via dedicated signaling.

Abstract: Systems and methods for early measurement reporting with a Radio Resource Control (RRC) resume complete like message are disclosed. Embodiments of a method performed by a wireless device and corresponding embodiments of a wireless device are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device comprises receiving, from a network node, an indication with a first message to resume a connection with a target cell. The indication is an indication that the wireless device is to include measurements performed by the wireless device while in a dormant state with a second message that indicates that resuming of the connection with the target cell is complete. The method further comprises transmitting, to the network node, the measurements performed by the wireless device while in the dormant state with the second message.

Abstract: A network node (200), a wireless device (202) and methods therein, for communicating or obtaining system information. The network node (200) transmits (2:1) a System Information Block Type1, SIB1, message that includes at least one other SIB than SIB1 as an extension. The wireless device (202) reads (2:2) the at least one other SIB in the SIB1 if the wireless device (202) is capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message. The network node (200) may further transmit (2:1) the at least one other SIB in a subsequent separate System Information message. The wireless device (202) is then able to read (2:4) the at least one other SIB in the subsequently received System Information message if the wireless device (202) is not capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message. Thereby, if the wireless device is capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message it will acquire the system information earlier than if the other SIBs are only transmitted in less frequent System Information messages.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to, e.g., a method performed by a user equipment, UE, for handling signal measurements. The UE determines whether one or more conditions are fulfilled for indicating that a radio condition is below a certain level. In response to determining that one or more conditions are fulfilled and thereby indicating the radio condition is below a threshold, the UE transmits a report with restricted content.

Abstract: A method for measurement reporting performed by a wireless device includes obtaining a beam measurement configuration from a network. Based on the beam measurement configuration, the wireless device performs at least one beam measurement while operating in a dormant state. The wireless device reports a result of the at least one beam measurement to the network. The reporting is done after a transition from the dormant state to a connected state.

Abstract: A method in a user equipment (UE) (110) is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining (1301) a primary barring configuration (906) for access control in a wireless communications network. The method comprises obtaining (1302) a secondary barring configuration (912) for access control in the wireless communications network. The method comprises determining (1303), based on the primary barring configuration and the secondary barring configuration, whether an access attempt by the UE in the wireless communications network is barred.

Abstract: A network node (200), a wireless device (202) and methods therein, for communicating or obtaining system information. The network node (200) transmits (2:1) a System Information Block Type1, SIB1, message that includes at least one other SIB than SIB1 as an extension. The wireless device (202) reads (2:2) the at least one other SIB in the SIB1 if the wireless device (202) is capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message. The network node (200) may further transmit (2:1) the at least one other SIB in a subsequent separate System Information message. The wireless device (202) is then able to read (2:4) the at least one other SIB in the subsequently received System Information message if the wireless device (202) is not capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message. Thereby, if the wireless device is capable of reading the extension in the SIB1 message it will acquire the system information earlier than if the other SIBs are only transmitted in less frequent System Information messages.

Abstract: A network node obtains (302) a message to be transmitted as a public warning system notification to multiple UEs, via one or more SIBs, and obtains (304) area information corresponding to the message. The area information indicates an area for which the message is relevant. The network node determines (306) how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information and segments (308) the message into a plurality of segments, based on how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information. The network node transmits (310) the message and the area information via SIBs, such that a segment of the message is included in each SIB and such that each portion of the area information included in a SIB is accompanied by a segment of the message. A UE receives the SIBs and assembles the message and area information, displaying the message if it is relevant.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatus for receiving notifications at a wireless device from a base station of upcoming system information (SI) updates. The wireless device is communicating with the base station using a contiguous subset of physical resources on a first carrier. A method in a wireless device comprises obtaining an indication of a subset of a plurality of paging occasions in a SI modification period that the wireless device is configured to monitor, wherein responsive to an upcoming update of SI the base station is configured to transmit a notification on each of the plurality of paging occasions in the SI modification period; and monitoring the subset of the plurality of paging occasions for notifications of upcoming SI updates.

Abstract: A method by a wireless device is provided to perform access barring. The method includes starting (1402) a barring timer when an access attempt is barred and, based on a change in barring information (1404), the barring timer is stopped. Alleviation of access barring may be performed when the barring timer is stopped.

Abstract: According to embodiments described herein there is provided methods and apparatus for receiving notifications at a wireless device from a base station of upcoming system information (SI) updates. The wireless device is communicating with the base station using a contiguous subset of physical resources on a first carrier. A method in a wireless device comprises obtaining an indication of a subset of a plurality of paging occasions in a SI modification period that the wireless device is configured to monitor, wherein responsive to an upcoming update of SI the base station is configured to transmit a notification on each of the plurality of paging occasions in the SI modification period; and monitoring the subset of the plurality of paging occasions for notifications of upcoming SI updates.

Abstract: A method for measurement reporting performed by a wireless device includes obtaining a beam measurement configuration from a network. Based on the beam measurement configuration, the wireless device performs at least one beam measurement while operating in a dormant state. The wireless device reports a result of the at least one beam measurement to the network. The reporting is done after a transition from the dormant state to a connected state.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for use in a user equipment of performing cell reselection to a cell providing multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) comprises: receiving a system information message comprising an indication of whether one or more carrier frequencies support MBMS carrier type or further enhanced MBMS (FeMBMS) carrier type; selecting, based on a capability of the user equipment and the carrier type of the one or more carrier frequencies, a carrier frequency for cell reselection; and camping on the selected carrier frequency. In particular embodiments, the system information message further comprises, for each of the one or more carrier frequencies, an indication of a percentage (e.g., 100%, 80%, etc.) of available multicast broadcast single frequency network (MBSFN) subframes in each radio frame.

Abstract: A method performed by a User Equipment (UE) for handling access barring in a wireless communications network is provided. The UE obtains (1201) barring instructions from a network node. The UE further performs (1204) access barring check. When the outcome of the access barring check is that the UE is not authorized, the UE determines (1205) how to proceed based on the barring instructions.

Abstract: A Radio Network Node, RNN, (106) and a method therein for load balancing in a wireless communications network (100). The RNN is configured to communicate with a wireless device (108) supporting both normal coverage and extended coverage. The RNN and the wireless device are operating in the wireless communications network. The RNN determines an indication informing the wireless device that it, when in normal coverage, is to monitor one of a downlink legacy resource and an extended coverage resource for information and/or is to use one of an uplink legacy resource and an extended coverage resource when accessing the wireless communications network. Further, the RNN transmits the indication to the wireless device.