Abstract: A method for selecting a preferred cell in a wireless communication system is provided that includes broadcasting cell reselection parameters from the preferred cell. The cell reselection parameters include a cell reselection offset and a timer parameter. The cell reselection offset and the timer parameter comprise values such that a cell reselection criterion for the preferred cell is greater than cell reselection criteria for non-preferred cells. A location update request is received from a mobile device. A determination is made regarding whether the mobile device is authorized. The location update from the mobile device is accepted when the mobile device is authorized.