Abstract: A method for handling broadcast information is described. A first network node (111) operating in a wireless communications network (100) determines (403) one or more decryption keys (K1, K2, K3) to be provided to a wireless device (131) in the wireless communications network (100). The decryption keys enable the wireless device (131) to decrypt information to be broadcasted by a second network node (112) in the wireless communications network (100). The information comprises a plurality of subsets of positioning information. Each of the subsets is to be, or is, encrypted with a different encryption key based on a respective type of subscription for wireless devices (131, 132, 133) in the wireless communications network (100). The determined decryption keys are based on at least one type of subscription of the wireless device (131). The first network node (111) then initiates (404) providing the determined to the wireless device (131).

Abstract: Methods and device for use in a wireless device of reporting positioning measurements comprises receiving network assistance information from a network node. The network assistance information is for assisting the wireless device in performing Observed Time Difference Of Arrival (OTDOA), and comprises: a list of reference cells; a list of neighbor cells; and a rule for terminating Reference Signal Time Difference (RSTD) measurements. The method further comprises performing RSTD measurement between a cell in the reference cell list and a cell in the neighbor cell list. Upon determining the RSTD measurement satisfies the rule for terminating RSTD measurements, the method includes reporting the RSTD measurements to the network node. Upon determining the RSTD measurement does not satisfy the rule for terminating RSTD measurements, performing another RSTD measurement between the cell in the reference cell list and a cell in the neighbor cell list.

Abstract: A method (420) performed by a network node (102, 700, 800, 960a, 1320) for channel selection for inter-frequency handover. The method comprises generating (400) information usable by a user equipment (UE) (101, 500, 600, 910a, 1330) for determining a sequence of channels to be successively measured by the UE for availability for inter-frequency handover. The method comprises transmitting (410) the information to the UE. A method (320) performed by a wireless device for measuring channels available for inter-frequency handover. The method comprises determining (300) a channel order defining a sequence of channels to be successively measured for availability for inter-frequency handover. The method comprises performing (310) measurement of the channels according to the channel order.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for managed machine learning (ML) in a communication network, such as by one or more first network functions (NFs) of the communication network. Such methods include determining whether processing of an ML model in the communication network should be distributed to one or more user equipment (UEs) operating in the communication network, based on characteristics of the respective UEs. Such methods also include, based on determining that the processing of the ML model should be distributed to the one or more UEs, establishing trusted execution environments (TEEs) in the respective UEs and distributing the ML model for processing in the respective TEEs. Other embodiments include complementary methods for UEs, as well as UEs and NFs (or communication networks) configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides relates to methods and apparatus for handover optimization in a 5G context using reinforcement learning (RL). In contrast to the conventional handover methods, handovers between base-stations (BSs) are controlled using a centralized RL-based machine learning (ML) agent. This ML agent handles the radio measurement reports from the UEs and chooses appropriate handover actions in accordance with the RL machine learning framework to maximize a long-term utility.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus in a communications network as described herein are suitable for determining a first model for use in predicting conditions on carrier frequencies in the communications network. In a method, network measurements are obtained (302) of conditions on a plurality of carrier frequencies. A first model is then determined (304) based on the obtained measurements that takes as input the conditions on a first subset of the plurality of carrier frequencies and outputs a prediction of the conditions on a second subset of the plurality of carrier frequencies, based on the conditions of the first subset of carrier frequencies.

Abstract: Methods performed by network nodes in a radio access network may be provided. A first network node may receive an identification of data models supported by a second network node. Each of the identified data models may include a data model for calculating a compact representation of data collected, at least one correlation parameter, and an accuracy metric. The first network node may transmit a request that the second network node calculate an identified one of the data models. The first network node may receive the calculated data model from the second network node. The first network node may evaluate the received calculated data model based on determining whether the received calculated data model correlates to at least one correlation parameter.

Abstract: In one aspect, network nodes maybe configured for improving predictability of application performance in a wireless communication system. A mobile network domain predicts an upcoming network event affecting a UE operating in the wireless communication system and notifies an application server (AS) providing an application service to the UE of the predicted network event. The AS may be notified through an Application Function (AF). The AS receives the notification and adjusts operation of the application service and/or a configuration of the UE, in response to the notification.

Abstract: A method and a user equipment (110) as well as a method and a radio transmitter (120) for managing positioning reference signals are disclosed. Moreover, a method and a network node (130) for configuring positioning reference signals are disclosed. The network node (130) sends (A050), to the user equipment (110), a reception configuration of positioning reference signals, wherein the reception configuration comprises a cell identity relating to the radio transmitter (120) and an identifier for determining of positioning reference signals. The network node (130) sends (A070), to the radio transmitter (120), a transmit configuration of positioning reference signals, wherein the transmit configuration comprises the cell identity and the identifier. The radio transmitter (120) determines (A090) the positioning reference signals based on the cell identity and the identifier. The radio transmitter (120) sends (A100) the positioning reference signals to the user equipment (110).

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing measurement reporting for mobile radio network nodes are provided. Embodiments of a method performed by a user equipment (UE) comprise obtaining, from a location server, positioning assistance information comprising information for mobile radio network nodes and their corresponding downlink signal configurations, and measuring one or more positioning parameters corresponding to each of one or more mobile radio network nodes. In another embodiment, a method performed by a location server comprises determining mobile radio network nodes in a vicinity of a UE, and sending, to the UE, positioning assistance information comprising information for mobile radio network nodes and their corresponding downlink signal configurations.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a network node (110) for handling signal quality variations for a UE (120). The network node (110) predicts a future signal quality variation indicative of a path of movement for a second UE (120b) being served by 5the network node (110). The predicting is based on historical data of previous signal quality variations for one or more first UEs (120a) having been served by the network node (110). The historical data of previous signal quality variations is indicative of a path of movement of the one or more first UEs (120a). The network node (110) determines to change a network configuration for the second UE (120b) based on the predicted signal10quality variation. The network node (110) initiates the change of the network configuration for the second UE (120b). Embodiments herein further relate to a method performed by a UE (120a, 120b) for handling signal quality variations for the UE (120a, 120b).

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method in a wireless device for use in a radio network is provided. The method includes receiving network radio coverage information from a network element and determining a path of travel for the wireless device using the received network radio coverage information. In particular embodiments, the wireless device controls the wireless device to follow the determined path of travel. The wireless device may report radio coverage information to a network element. In particular embodiments, the network element receives a radio coverage report from a wireless device, determines network radio coverage information using the received radio coverage report, and sends the determined network radio coverage information to a wireless device. The wireless device may be an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: Some embodiments advantageously provide methods, wireless devices and network nodes for adapting PRS transmission to hide the local clock information of base stations. According to one aspect, an exemplary process includes a network node for transmitting PRS. The process includes delaying or advancing the transmission of at least one positioning reference signal in accordance with received offset information wherein delaying or advancing the transmission according to the offset information shifts the transmission of the at least one positioning reference signal away from a scheduled transmission time for the one positioning reference signal transmission.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a target device, for handling positioning of the target device. The target device determines one or more displacements of the target device in relation to a reference position based on measurements performed by at least one location source. The target device sends, to a network node, a report comprising the determined one or more displacements of the target device, and a reference time to which the reference position is associated. Embodiments herein further relate to a method performed by a network node, for handling positioning of the target device. The network node obtains, from the target device, a report comprising the determined one or more displacements of the target device in relation to a reference position, wherein the one or more displacements have been determined based on measurements performed by at least one location source, and a reference time to which the reference position is associated.

Abstract: A technique for classifying a User Equipment, UE, connected to a cellular network as an aerial UE is disclosed. A method implementation of the technique is performed by a network node of the cellular network and comprises receiving (S302) one or more beam identifiers detected by the UE and identifying one or more beams transmitted by at least one base station of the cellular network, and classifying (S304) the UE using an aerial UE detection model configured to classify the UE as an aerial UE when the one or more beams identified by the one or more beam identifiers detected by the UE reflect a beam detection pattern that is predetermined to be representative for aerial UEs in flight.

Abstract: A user equipment is configured for operation in a narrowband wireless communication system. The user equipment is configured to detect receipt of a narrowband positioning reference signal that comprises a narrowband reference signal sequence. The narrowband reference signal sequence is a subsequence of a wideband reference signal sequence. The wideband reference signal sequence is configured for a wideband frequency bandwidth that is wider than a maximum frequency bandwidth defined for the narrowband wireless communication system. The user equipment is also configured to perform a positioning measurement using the narrowband positioning reference signal.

Abstract: A method, network node and wireless device for reliable link performance for cellular Internet of things (IoT) and New Radio (NR) in non-terrestrial networks. In some embodiments, a network node configured to operate in a cellular non-terrestrial network is provided.

Abstract: A method, performed by a wireless device (120), for reporting at least one measurement to a network node (130) is disclosed. The wireless device (120) determines (420) an extended format to be used for reporting, to the network node (130), at least one of: a code phase measurement, a carrier phase measurement or a GNSS Signal ID. The extended format extends at least one of: a range or a resolution, of an existing format for reporting the at least one of: the code phase measurement, the carrier phase measurement or the GNSS Signal ID. The wireless device (120) then sends (430) a measurement report comprising the at least one of: the code phase measurement, the carrier phase measurement or the GNSS Signal ID, to the network node (130), using the determined extended format. A method performed by the network node (130) is also described, whereby the network node (130) receives the measurement report.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method performed by a UE for enabling GNSS measurements. The UE and a network node are included in a NR communications network, and the NR communications network includes a NTN component. The UE performs a GNSS measurement according to a rule and using a GNSS receiver included in the UE. At least one of a UE position and an absolute time is an output of the GNSS measurement or is derivable from the GNSS measurement.

Abstract: Methods performed by base stations and wireless devices for reducing RSRP and/or RSRQ measurements are disclosed. A method performed by a base station comprises indicating to a wireless device whether or not to perform cell selection and/or reselection measurements based on certain criteria. A method performed by a wireless device comprises determining whether or not to perform cell selection and/or reselection measurements based on certain criteria. Also disclosed are base stations and wireless devices configured to perform the methods.