Abstract: The invention proposes solutions for monitoring and controlling the maximum number of the UEs registered in a Network Slice, the maximum number of the established PDU Sessions in a Network Slice and the maximum number of the Uplink and Downlink data rates per UE in a Network Slice. The invention also enforces access and service restriction in a Network Slice when the Network Slice parameters boundaries have been reached.

Abstract: New methods are proposed to detect misbehaving UEs based on 5GS. The methods allow the network to react accurately and efficiently to deal with misbehaving UE(s).

Abstract: This disclosure proposes a network function node in a core network, comprising: means for receiving, from User Equipment, UE, a non access stratum, NAS, message including identity information for the UE, and a plurality of user identity information, each of which includes a user identifier for a user that uses the UE; and means for sending, to a policy control and charging function node in the core network, the plurality of the user identity information for creating a Policy and Charging Control, PCC, rule based on the plurality of the user identity information.

Abstract: An AMF apparatus (3) receives a NAS message for requesting a core network to establish or activate a PDU session associated with an allowed network slice identifier, from a UE (4), via a first cell (10) not supporting the allowed network slice identifier and via a first AN node (1) that provides the first cell (10). In response to receiving the NAS message, the AMF apparatus (3) sends to the first AN node (1) a control message that causes the first AN node (1) to move the UE (4) to a second cell (20) that supports the allowed network slice identifier. This can contribute, for example, to enabling an establishment or activation of a PDU session associated with a network slice that is supported only in sparsely (or patchily) placed local cells.

Abstract: The current disclosure proposes a controlling method including: determining a user with lowest priority among users in User Equipment, UE, simultaneously used by the users in a case where the number of users of the UE exceeds a threshold; and initiating a release procedure for a PDU session of the user with lowest priority, wherein the threshold indicates a max allowed number of users for the UE.

Abstract: A Network Data Analytics Function, NWDAF, includes: means for receiving analytics information regarding cell re-selection by User Equipment, UE, among cells; and means for notifying another network node of matching the analytics information with an exception so that the other network node takes actions for solving the exception.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes combined registration for mobile terminals with multiple SIM subscription from the same PLMN. A mobile terminal with two or more SIM subscriptions from the same PLMN registers for all SIM subscriptions to the same AMF or for each SIM subscription, to different AMFs, or to different RATs via a single combined registration procedure. A combined deregistration procedure is also disclosed in which the UE can deregister for all SIM subscriptions in a single combined deregistration procedure.

Abstract: A core network node for mobility management includes a means for transmitting information related to expected mobility of user equipment, UE, to an access network node.

Abstract: A new charging solution is proposed for D2D direct communication based on 5GS, which allows the network to charge UE's usage accurately and flexibly.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes a solution for monitoring, controlling and enforcement of the number of the UEs per Network Slice quota for Network Slices subject to Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorisation (NSSAA). It proposes a new Network Slice Quota (NSQ) service and service operations for Network Slice quota subscription, monitoring, update and notification.

Abstract: The present disclosure proposes solutions for monitoring, controlling and enforcement the number of the UEs per Network Slice quota in roaming. It proposes new Network Slice Quota (NSQ) service and service operations for Network Slice quota subscription, monitoring, update and notification in both, the home network and in the visiting network.

Abstract: The present document proposes enablers for multiple user identities per UE. It defines user identity profiles for the users sharing the same UE and it allows for these user identity profiles to be provisioned in the UE's subscription information. The proposal enables multi user UEs to register at the same time for one or more users that are sharing the UE with optional extra user-specific authentication and authorisation. When registered, such a multi user UE can initiate per user PDU Session establishment and also can be paged for per user (one or more users) mobile terminated services.

Abstract: An AMF apparatus (3) receives a registration request message from a UE (3) via a RAN node (1). In response to receiving the registration request message, the AMF apparatus (3) sends to the UE (4) via the RAN node (1) a registration accept message indicating a registration area of the UE (4) and a first list of at least one conditionally allowed network slice identifier. The registration area is a list of at least one tracking area. Each conditionally allowed network slice identifier is not available in every part of the registration area, but is available in at least one particular cell or at least one particular tracking area included in the registration area. This can contribute, for example, to allowing a UE to easily utilize a network slice that is supported only in sparsely placed local cells.

Abstract: The disclosure proposes solutions for network slice quota monitoring and management. It allows the Service Provider to subscribe with the 3GPP mobile network for network slice quota status notifications and retrieval and/or allows the Service Provider to allocate the initial network slice quota based on SLA (Service Level Agreement), to top-up or cut-down the allocated network slice quota when need and to re-balance it between network slices or between mobile networks.

Abstract: This disclosure addresses the service continuity across network slices for mobile terminals in connected mode. It proposes solutions that allow mobile terminal users to prioritize a service or a type of service that would improve the service continuity across network slices for user preferred services.

Abstract: The disclosure is addressing the 3GPP and GSMA requirements for compatibility restrictions between certain network slices. It proposes solutions for management, control and enforcement of the constraints for simultaneous usage of certain network slices in the UE (3) and in the network. This allows for different level of isolation between the network slices leading to improved security and integrity in the data exchange.

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: 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: 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: 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.