Abstract: An adjacent cell is determined to be a private cell, and then a measurement report of it that includes an identifier for the private cell is sent from a UE to the UE's serving network node. Methods, apparatus and computer readable media storing a program are detailed. In exemplary non-limiting embodiments: the identifier is at least a TA ID for the private cell's CSG network, where the UE receives the TA ID over a broadcast channel/system information of the serving network node; the TA ID may be a short TA ID received over a primary broadcast channel of the serving network node; the identifier comprises the TA ID and either a LI cell ID or a CSG cell ID; and if the UE is not a member of the CSG network it sends the measurement report only in response to a command received from the serving network node.

Abstract: A network sends to a user equipment UE a range indicator by which a private cell can be distinguished from a non-private cell, a first indicator that indicates whether or not to report private cells in a measurement report, and a second indicator that indicates which private cells are to have their measurements reported. The UE receives these, in an embodiment all in a same message. The UE uses the second indicator to identify at least one cell to report and the received range indicator to distinguish private cells from non-private cells; measures a signal from the identified at least one cell which is determined by the range indicator to be a private cell; and sends to the network a measurement report that comprises a measurement indication from the identified and determined at least one private cell. The network receives from the UE that measurement report.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises determining measurement reporting trigger conditions of at least one of a configured cell, a configured frequency or a configured radio access technology; determining whether a threshold has been met based on the measurement reporting trigger conditions with respect to the at least one of the configured cell, the configured frequency or the configured radio access technology; and causing a handover to a candidate cell in an instance in which a threshold is satisfied. Related apparatus and computer program product are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing radio frequency transceiver user equipment in a packet based radio frequency signaling communication system are disclosed. User equipment is provided with closed subscriber group “CSG” capability including permanent storage for a CSG whitelist, the whitelist including identifiers of CSGs the user equipment is a member of. Base stations transmit signals including identifiers corresponding to CSGs the base station supports. The base station or cell selection process performed by the user equipment includes selecting cells that are part of the CSG whitelist. In additional embodiments, the user equipment includes user alterable storage for a user controlled CSG whitelist. The user alterable storage may further be partitioned into permanent and temporary portions. In an exemplary method, the user controls the cell selection process using the CSG whitelist information stored in the user equipment. Methods for managing the CSG whitelist are described.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which the network is informed of a connection break with a device having multiple SIMs. In this regard, from the perspective of the device, information regarding a connection break with the device is provided to a network entity associated with a first network, the device communicating with the first network via a first subscription. The method may also cause the connection break to be initiated and causing another connection to be established with the device via a second subscription. From the perspective of the network, a method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which the network receives information regarding the connection break and, based on the information, performs one or more network optimization actions.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided in which the network is informed of a device supporting multiple subscriptions as well as other information related to the operation of the mobile terminal having the multiple subscriptions. In this regard, a network entity is caused to be informed that a mobile terminal supports a plurality of subscriptions. The method may also cause information regarding the networks capable of being monitored by the mobile terminal to be provided to the network entity.

Abstract: A network configuration and process are disclosed in which a user equipment preserves its physical uplink control channel resources (PUCCH) in connected mode when so instructed by the network upon expiration of a time alignment timer. Upon re-initiation of network messaging the network passes information to the user equipment during random access signalling to re-use the physical uplink control channel resources.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receive at least one traffic flow; receive at least one quality of service indication associated with the at least one traffic flow; create binding of the received at least one quality of service indication and information associated with the received at least one traffic flow; and assign a quality of service indication to a data packet for transmission based at least in part on the created binding.

Abstract: A network sends an indication of discontinuous reception period (ldle_Mode_DRX_Period) and an indication of number of paging groups (Paging_Group_Count). Paging occasions for a user equipment are determined by a predetermined formula. One exemplary formula is SFN mod IDLE_Mode_DRX_Period=(IDLE_Mode_DRX_Period div Paging_Group_Count) *(ID) mod (Paging_Group_Count); where SFN is system frame number and ID is the identifier of the user equipment, which can be IMSI or some value derived from IMSI. The UE's temporary ID is sent during a determined paging occasion, which maps to a paging channel on which the page is sent. Options for restricting the paging occasion to less than a frame, and for offsetting the paging occasions from that of the above formula are detailed.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method includes: receiving, by an apparatus, a first message having information descriptive of a parameter N in relation to a parameter T, where the apparatus is configured to participate in discontinuous reception of at least one paging message, where N is indicative of a number of paging groups per radio frame, where T is indicative of a number of radio frames over which the discontinuous reception is to occur; and receiving, by the apparatus, the at least one paging message in accordance with the information descriptive of N in relation to T.

Abstract: An apparatus for minimizing the recovery time of connecting to a network may include a processor and memory storing executable computer code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including receiving a message including a preparatory handover command indicating one or more candidate target cells for handover and data indicating that the candidate target cells are selectable for handover in response to a future detection of one or more handover conditions. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to initiate a selection of one of the candidate target cells for handover of an apparatus in response to detection of at least one of the handover conditions. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to enable handover of the apparatus to the selected candidate target cell. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for scheduling uplink resources in communication systems. In one embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., user equipment) 300 includes a buffer 340 containing data to be transmitted to an entity (e.g., a base station) 400 of the communication system. The apparatus 300 also includes a processing unit 310 configured to provide a request for the entity 400 for an uplink resource allocation for transmission of the data in the buffer 340 when the data is a first type. The processing unit 310 is also configured to provide a request following a delay period for the entity 400 for an uplink resource allocation for transmission of the data in the buffer 340 when the data is a second type.

Abstract: The long term evolution (LTE) of the third generation partnership project (3GPP) and the evolved universal terrestrial radio network (EUTRAN) may benefit from user equipment (UE) capability handling. For example, UE capability handling can benefit from feature group indicator (FGI) handling. A method according to certain embodiments can include processing a received set of feature group indicators from a user equipment. The method can also include determining whether the user equipment supports extended feature group indicators based on whether the extended feature group indicator bits are present. The method can further include determining that the user equipment does not support extended feature group indicators when the extended feature group indicator bits are not present.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided that may provide a scheme for measurement reporting for minimization of drive tests (MDT) data. In the context of a method, an indication of a handover of a user terminal from a first cell associated with a first public land mobile network (PLMN) to a second cell associated with a second PLMN may be received by the user terminal. Responsive to the handover, an indication of availability of MDT measurement logged data may be provided to the second PLMN. A determination may then be made at the user terminal as to whether to provide the MDT measurement logged data to the second PLMN based on an identity of the second PLMN.

Abstract: An approach is provided to support resource allocation of broadcast or paging control channels. It is determined whether resource is allocated for a logical control channel. One or more fields of a physical downlink control channel is defined to signal the resource allocation for the logical control channel. The physical downlink control channel has a first format to support transmission of data over a downlink channel, and a second format that includes the one or more fields to support allocation of the logical control channel.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for facilitating a circuit switched connection. A method may include receiving redirection information broadcast by a network node on a packet switched network. The redirection information may include information about a circuit switched capable cell to facilitate a circuit switched connection. The method may additionally include determining that a user equipment is an end point for a communication requiring a circuit switched connection. The method may further include establishing a connection with the circuit switched capable cell based at least in part upon the redirection information. Corresponding least in part upon the edirection information provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for handling a legacy circuit switched communication. A method may include receiving a service request message at a network node on a packet switched network that does not support circuit switched fallback. The method may additionally include determining that the service request message includes a request for establishment of a communication requiring a circuit switched connection and having a user equipment connected to the packet switched network as an end point of the communication. The method may further include releasing the connection between the user equipment and the packet switched network in response to the determination. Corresponding systems and apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract: A network sends to a user equipment UE a range indicator by which a private cell can be distinguished from a non-private cell, a first indicator that indicates whether or not to report private cells in a measurement report, and a second indicator that indicates which private cells are to have their measurements reported. The UE receives these, in an embodiment all in a same message. The UE uses the second indicator to identify at least one cell to report and the received range indicator to distinguish private cells from non-private cells; measures a signal from the identified at least one cell which is determined by the range indicator to be a private cell; and sends to the network a measurement report that comprises a measurement indication from the identified and determined at least one private cell. The network receives from the UE that measurement report.

Abstract: While camped on a first cell with a first access node, it is determined that a second cell of a second access node is a private cell. From information received from a network it is determined that a criteria is satisfied, and conditional on the criteria being satisfied, a unique identifier for a private network of the private cell is decoded. Exemplary embodiments include a method, apparatus and computer readable medium storing a program. In various specific and non-limiting embodiments: being camped on the first cell comprises being in an active RRC CONNECTED state; the information received is broadcast information, the determining is by comparing received L1 ID to a list of locally stored CSG L1 IDs; the received broadcast information comprises a first portion of a TA ID and the criteria being satisfied comprises the first portion matching an entry of a locally stored whitelist.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a method comprises retuning a receiver of a user equipment (UE) to a first bandwidth at a first mini gap of a gap pattern wherein the first bandwidth covers at least one active component carrier and at least one inactive component carrier; taking measurements of the at least one inactive component carrier; and retuning the receiver to a second bandwidth at a second mini gap of the gap pattern wherein the second bandwidth covers at least the one active component carrier, and wherein a length of the first mini gap and a second length of the second mini gap are short and independent of a duration for taking the measurements.