Abstract: User equipment, UE, includes: a receiver configured to receive a parameter indicating whether the UE is restricted or authorized for transmission of user data in a message transmitted on Uplink Synchronization Channel, UL-SCH, from an access network node; and a hardware processor configured to process instructions to determine whether the transmission of the user data in the message is restricted or authorized based on the parameter.

Abstract: A method is performed by a network function for providing data analytics services. The method includes performing data analytics based on user data for deriving a Quality of Experience (QoE) parameter for at least one user. At least one of a result of the data analytics and QoE analytics information is provided to an Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) management function.

Abstract: User equipment performing communication with a core network node by using network slices obtained by logically dividing a network includes: means for sending information related to security of one network slice; and means for sending identity information of the one network slice in a secure method, based on a request to send information in the secure method sent from the core network node based on the sent information.

Abstract: User equipment, UE, includes: a receiver configured to receive a parameter indicating whether the UE is restricted or authorized for transmission of user data in a message transmitted on Uplink Synchronization Channel, UL-SCH, from an access network node; and a hardware processor configured to process instructions to determine whether the transmission of the user data in the message is restricted or authorized based on the parameter.

Abstract: A method for facilitating allocation of network resources to at least one slice in a communication network includes obtaining information identifying a mapping between network resource allocations and a respective quality of experience (QoE) associated with a user and obtaining information relating to a quality of service (QoS) tolerance for a particular QoE. The method includes providing to a controller for allocating at least a portion of the network resources to the at least one slice: i) the information identifying a mapping between network resource allocations and a QoE; ii) the information relating to the QoS tolerance; and iii) information identifying a current QoE and a target QoE associated with at least one user.

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide an access network node, a user equipment, a network function node and a control method capable of steering a UE in connected mode. In one example aspect, a control method for an access network node includes: receiving, from a network function node for mobility management, at least one first network slice information, each of which is different from a second network slice information being used for a Protocol Data Unit, PDU, session with a user equipment, UE; and performing a redirection procedure for the UE from a first cell to a second cell which supports one of the at least one first network slice information in a case where the second network slice information is not available in the first cell.

Abstract: The current disclosure proposes URLLC support indication exchange between the network nodes and URLLC support by the network indication in the Registration procedure so that a URLLC capable UE knows whether it could initiate URLLC type of PDU session establishment.

Abstract: A NWDAF node according to the present disclosure comprises means for receiving, from a network function node, a request for detecting a new application, including an indication having a value “new application analysis”, information for a UE, start and end time for detection and PFD information; means for subscribing, to a SMF node, data collection related to the new application; means for receiving, from a UPF node via the SMF node, the data related to the new application, including DNN, S-NSSAI, and 3-tuple(s); and means for notifying the network function node of an analytic result including the DNN, the S-NSSAI, the 3-tuple(s) to be added to the PFD information, parts of the URL to be matched, a Domain name matching criteria and information about applicable protocol(s), wherein the 3-tuple(s) includes a server side IP address and port number.

Abstract: The disclosure is addressing the service access to disjoint network slices. It proposes solutions for on demand registration to a disjoint network slice(s) and a switch between disjoint network slices with minimum interruption. This allows for isolation between the network slices leading to improved 5G security and integrity in the data exchange.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method of selecting a Dedicated Core Network (DCN) based on assisting indication by mobile terminals, and including the step of configuring the RAN Nodes of the mobile network with the DCN Types of the serving EPC Nodes so that the RAN Nodes can map the DCN selection assisting information from the connecting mobile terminals with the right dedicated EPC Node. This allows for the RAN Node to connect the mobile terminals with EPC Node of the mobile terminal's dedication at initial attach and then keep the mobile terminals on the same DCN. Thus, a re-routing of mobile terminals NAS message from one EPC Node to another EPC node is avoided. The invention also allows for a flexible and dynamic change of the EPC Nodes dedication based on operator's configuration and policy. Additionally, the invention allows for DCN access restriction control by broadcasting of the supported DCN Types by the RAN Node.

Abstract: A method is performed by a user equipment (UE) The method includes transmitting, to a network, a message for registration of the UE, the message having single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) that is configured to be added to at least one allowed network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) after an authentication at an access and mobility management function (AMF), The method also includes receiving, from the AMF, a registration accent message having the at least one allowed NSSAI that includes the S-NSSAI for which the authentication has been completed.

Abstract: A system is disclosed in which a network entity determines whether a radio bearer should be maintained or released for a communications device. The communications device establishes the radio bearer via a base station of the communications system and communicates data using the established radio bearer. The communications device determines whether any further data is to be sent or received and/or whether a user-plane connection is required. The communications device then provides information to the network entity identifying a result of said determination for use in determining whether the radio bearer should be maintained or released.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method of selecting a Dedicated Core Network (DCN) based on assisting indication by mobile terminals, and including the step of configuring the RAN Nodes of the mobile network with the DCN Types of the serving EPC Nodes so that the RAN Nodes can map the DCN selection assisting information from the connecting mobile terminals with the right dedicated EPC Node. This allows for the RAN Node to connect the mobile terminals with EPC Node of the mobile terminal's dedication at initial attach and then keep the mobile terminals on the same DCN. Thus, a re-routing of mobile terminals NAS message from one EPC Node to another EPC node is avoided. The invention also allows for a flexible and dynamic change of the EPC Nodes dedication based on operator's configuration and policy. Additionally, the invention allows for DCN access restriction control by broadcasting of the supported DCN Types by the RAN Node.

Abstract: A method is performed by a user equipment (UE). The method includes transmitting, to a network, a message for registration of the UE, the message having single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) that is configured to be added to at least one allowed network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) after an authentication at an access and mobility management function (AMF). The method also includes receiving, from the AMF, a registration accept message having the at least one allowed NSSAI that includes the S-NSSAI for which the authentication has been completed.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for dynamic switching between a control plane data transmission and user plane data transmission avoiding the Detach and consecutive re-attach procedure or TAU procedure. In particular the decision for switch between the different transmission schemes is based on various criteria like the size of the data packet or on total amount of data, etc.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver is configured to receive, from a network, a paging message including an indication for delayed paging. The indication for delayed paging indicates that the UE is allowed to delay a response to the paging message. The processor is configured to identify the indication for delayed paging in the paging message.

Abstract: A method performed by a network node includes receiving a service request for requesting a communication for a user equipment (UE). The service request includes information identifying a service type associated with the requested communication. It is determined whether to reject the service request based on the service type associated with the requested communication.

Abstract: A core network node supporting Control Plane CIoT (Celluar Internet of Things) EPS (Evolved Packet System) Optimization includes a transmitter configured to transmit to a radio access network node an information indicating overload from data transfer via the Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimization. A radio access network node includes a receiver configured to receive, from a core network node, an information indicating overload from data transfer via Control Plane CIoT (Celluar Internet of Things) EPS (Evolved Packet System) Optimization.

Abstract: The invention provides for a wireless communications terminal (502), and related system and method, for wirelessly communicating with a network (504, 506). The terminal (502) is arranged to transmit, as part of a wireless connection establishment procedure for forming a wireless connection between the terminal (502) and the network (504, 506), wireless-connection establishment signalling (510) including a small-data indicator to indicate to the network (504) that transmission of an amount of data below a threshold value is required from the terminal (502) by way of the wireless connection to the network (504, 506).

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver is configured to receive, from a network, a paging message including an indication for delayed paging. The indication for delayed paging indicates that the UE is allowed to delay a response to the paging message. The processor is configured to identify the indication for delayed paging in the paging message.