Abstract: A base station comprising a processor and a communication interface configured to communicate with a plurality of cells in the network. The processor and the communication interface are configured to initiate a Broadcast/Multicast Service Session in the plurality of cells and provide configuration, coordination and synchronization to the plurality of cells for the Broadcast/Multicast Service Session. This is to ensure that the plurality of cells transmit identical data, substantially simultaneously. The Broadcast/Multicast Service configuration comprises radio resource configuration information including time and frequency resources, transmission configuration including modulation and coding scheme, and scheduling period. The communication interface and processor are further configured to notify the plurality of cells when the Broadcast/Multicast Service Session starts and when it ends.

Abstract: A base station comprising a processor, a wireless interface, and a communication interface are configured to receive broadcast or multicast data using shared delivery with the shared delivery broadcast or multicast data being received by a plurality of base stations. Further, the wireless interface configured to transmit the broadcast or multicast data to a plurality of user equipments (UEs) and based on acknowledgement feedback, the broadcast or multicast data is selectively retransmitted using unicast or multicast or broadcast.

Abstract: A base station comprising a processor and a communication interface configured to communicate with a plurality of cells in the network. The processor and the communication interface are configured to initiate a Broadcast/Multicast Service Session in the plurality of cells and provide configuration, coordination and synchronization to the plurality of cells for the Broadcast/Multicast Service Session. This is to ensure that the plurality of cells transmit identical data, substantially simultaneously. The Broadcast/Multicast Service configuration comprises radio resource configuration information including time and frequency resources, transmission configuration including modulation and coding scheme, and scheduling period. The communication interface and processor are further configured to notify the plurality of cells when the Broadcast/Multicast Service Session starts and when it ends.

Abstract: A base station comprising a processor, a wireless interface, and a communication interface are configured to receive broadcast or multicast data using shared delivery with the shared delivery broadcast or multicast data being received by a plurality of base stations. Further, the wireless interface configured to transmit the broadcast or multicast data to a plurality of user equipments (UEs) and based on acknowledgement feedback, the broadcast or multicast data is selectively retransmitted using unicast or multicast or broadcast.

Abstract: A base station comprising a processor, a wireless interface, and a communication interface are configured to receive broadcast or multicast data using shared delivery with the shared delivery broadcast or multicast data being received by a plurality of base stations. Further, the wireless interface configured to transmit the broadcast or multicast data to a plurality of user equipments (UEs) and based on acknowledgement feedback, the broadcast or multicast data is selectively retransmitted using unicast or multicast or broadcast.

Abstract: A Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) message may be multicasted to a cluster of network elements. Using multicasting or unicasting based on a number of unacknowledged network elements of the cluster of network elements, the MBSFN message may be retransmitted to unacknowledged network elements in the cluster of network elements, subsequent to a time period to receive an acknowledgement message from a first and a second network element.

Abstract: A Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) message may be multicasted to a cluster of network elements. Using multicasting or unicasting based on a number of unacknowledged network elements of the cluster of network elements, the MBSFN message may be retransmitted to unacknowledged network elements in the cluster of network elements, subsequent to a time period to receive an acknowledgement message from a first and a second network element.

Abstract: A Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) message may be multicasted to a cluster of network elements. Using multicasting or unicasting based on a number of unacknowledged network elements of the cluster of network elements, the MBSFN message may be retransmitted to unacknowledged network elements in the cluster of network elements, subsequent to a time period to receive an acknowledgement message from a first and a second network element.

Abstract: A Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) message may be multicasted to a cluster of network elements. Using multicasting or unicasting based on a number of unacknowledged network elements of the cluster of network elements, the MBSFN message may be retransmitted to unacknowledged network elements in the cluster of network elements, subsequent to a time period to receive an acknowledgement message from a first and a second network element.

Abstract: A networking device may multicast a Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) message to a cluster of network elements and receive acknowledgement messages from the cluster of network elements. The MBSFN message may be multicasted to unacknowledged network elements in the cluster of network elements, subsequent to a time period to receive an acknowledgement message from a first and a second network element.

Abstract: A wireless network architecture for providing Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) messages is disclosed. A network element may use an interface to communicate with a cluster of network elements. The network element may multicast an MBSFN message to a cluster and may determine when to retransmit the MBSFN message if an acknowledgement message is not received.

Abstract: A wireless network architecture for providing Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) messages is disclosed. A network element may use an interface to communicate with a cluster of network elements. The network element may multicast an MBSFN message to a cluster and may determine when to retransmit the MBSFN message if an acknowledgement message is not received.

Abstract: A wireless network architecture for providing Multicast-Broadcast over a Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) messages is disclosed. A network element may use an interface to communicate with a cluster of network elements. The network element may multicast an MBSFN message to a cluster and may determine when to retransmit the MBSFN message if an acknowledgement message is not received.

Abstract: A network controller for supporting a multi-cell service in a cellular communication network comprises interface connection logic operably coupled to at least one network element supporting communication within a communication cell of the cellular communication network. The network controller further comprises signal processing logic for generating a cell configuration message comprising cell configuration information, and transmitting logic for transmitting the cell configuration message to the at least one network element using a multicast protocol.

Abstract: A network controller for supporting a multi-cell service in a cellular communication network comprises interface connection logic operably coupled to at least one network element supporting communication within a communication cell of the cellular communication network. The network controller further comprises signal processing logic for generating a cell configuration message comprising cell configuration information, and transmitting logic for transmitting the cell configuration message to the at least one network element using a multicast protocol.