Abstract: A method for deploying and sharing aerial cells in a massive machine type communication (mMTC) network includes forecasting data traffic across a plurality of mMTC network operators for each of a plurality of geographical areas. The method includes generating a forecasted plan based on the forecasted data traffic, and a hovering time of each of a plurality of aerial cells. The method includes deploying and sharing at least one aerial cell from the plurality of aerial cells between the plurality of mMTC network operators to provide coverage to at least one mMTC node in at least one geographical area of the plurality of geographical areas, based on the forecasted plan.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sharing aerial assets amongst terrestrial network operators. Embodiments enable sharing of aerial assets amongst the terrestrial network operators and facilitate on-demand deployment of the aerial cells to improve coverage and capacity of the terrestrial network operators. Embodiments allow sharing of aerial assets such as aerial cell mount, backhaul, an aerial RAN, and aerial spectrum using sharing architectures. Embodiments provide a managing entity for forecasting data traffic pertaining to the terrestrial network operators and optimizing the deployment of the aerial cells, based on the forecasted data traffic, for enabling strategic deployment of the aerial cells. Embodiments ensure that the resources of the aerial cells are effectively utilized and the number of aerial cells required for enhancing the capacity of the terrestrial network operators is minimized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of an AMF controller in a wireless communication system are provided. The method and apparatus include: registering a first SIM based on a first registration request message and registering a second SIM based on a second registration request message which has a GUTI for the first SIM. Further, the method and apparatus include: receiving at least one of downlink data and signaling information for the second SIM when a N1 NAS is in CM-Connected state for the first SIM, and transmitting a NAS message indicating at least one of the downlink data and the signaling information for the second SIM over the N1 NAS connection of the first SIM.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a method for operating a UE (100) comprising a plurality of SIMs (150). Further, the method includes sending a request message to obtain a time gap configuration from one of: a first network entity (200a) when the UE (100) is registered and connected with the first network entity (200a) through the first SIM (150a) and to the second network entity (200b) when the UE (100) is registered and connected to the second network entity (200b) through the second SIM (150b). Further, the method includes receiving a response message comprising the time gap configuration from one of: the first network entity (200a) and the second network entity (200b). Further, the method includes activating the time gap configuration when the UE (100) is connected to one of: the first network entity (200a) and the second network entity (200b).

Abstract: Accordingly, the embodiment herein is to provide a method for coordinating tune away event of a Multiple Universal Subscriber Identity Module User Equipment (MUSIM UE) (100), where the MUSIM UE (100) includes a plurality of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) (150). The method includes receiving, by a second SIM (150B) of the MUSIM UE (100), data in a Downlink (DL) message from a network device (200) over an air interface, where the data includes a follow-on indication. Further, the method includes decoding, by the second SIM (150B) of the MUSIM UE (100), the received data. Further, the method includes coordinating, by the second SIM (150B) of the MUSIM UE (100), the tune away event of the MUSIM UE (100) based on the decoding of the received data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a user equipment and a method for operating multi-universal subscriber identity module in a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving parameters of a first paging cycle configuration in a first broadcast information from a first network entity and receiving parameters of a second paging cycle configuration in a second broadcast information from a second network entity. Subsequently, the method includes detecting one of a collision of a paging occasion of the first paging cycle configuration and a paging occasion of the second paging cycle configuration, a collision of a paging occasion of first paging cycle configuration and time-critical information broadcast from the second network entity and a collision of a paging occasion of second paging cycle configuration and time-critical information broadcast from the first network entity.

Abstract: A method for determining a number of paths between a Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) and a plurality of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMS) of a User Equipment (UE), the plurality of SIMS including a primary SIM and a secondary SIM, the method including detecting, by the UE, at least one event associated with the secondary SIM, determining, by the UE, a tune away duration associated with the primary SIM based on the at least one event associated with the secondary SIM, determining, by the UE, an amount of resource loss by the primary SIM and a data throughput reduction of the primary SIM based on the tune away duration, and determining, by the UE, the number of paths between the RFIC and the plurality of SIMS based on the amount of resource loss by the primary SIM and the data throughput reduction of the primary SIM.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a method for service prioritization in an electronic device comprising a plurality of SIMs associated with a single RF resource within the electronic device. The method includes sending, by an RF controller of the electronic device, a response to a second SIM to access the service associated with a second network entity. Further, the method includes configuring, by the RF controller, a signalling message comprising a category of service. The category of service indicates a priority of the service to be accessed by the second SIM. Further, the method includes sending the signalling message comprising the category of service to the second network entity.

Abstract: Methods performed by a User Equipment (UE) are provided for transmission of one or more Transport Control Protocol (TCP) Acknowledgement (ACK) packets including reserving one or more Sequence Numbers (SNs) in at least one of a Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) SN space or a Radio Link Control (RLC) SN space, allocating the one or more reserved SNs, to the one or more TCP ACK packets, and sending the one or more TCP ACK packets.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for positioning a Low Altitude Platform Station (LAPS) based drone cells for supporting communication in a 3GPP network. The methods may include receiving at least one feedback parameter from a UE pertaining to a current network traffic flow and mobility with respect of the UE. The UE is selected for an aerial network through a drone base station (DBS) cell based on service requirement determined from the feedback parameter. Further, a position for at least one DBS-cell is determined with respect to the at least one selected UE based on the at least one parameter to serve the selected UE. An aerial-communication link is established between the selected UE and the DBS cell by deploying one or more LAPS as a drone base station (DBS) in accordance with the determined position of DBS-cell to thereby augment a network connectivity of the selected UE.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a method for service prioritization in an electronic device comprising a plurality of SIMs associated with a single RF resource within the electronic device. The method includes sending, by an RF controller of the electronic device, a response to a second SIM to access the service associated with a second network entity. Further, the method includes configuring, by the RF controller, a signalling message comprising a category of service. The category of service indicates a priority of the service to be accessed by the second SIM. Further, the method includes sending the signalling message comprising the category of service to the second network entity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a user equipment and a method for operating multi-universal subscriber identity module in a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving parameters of a first paging cycle configuration in a first broadcast information from a first network entity and receiving parameters of a second paging cycle configuration in a second broadcast information from a second network entity. Subsequently, the method includes detecting one of a collision of a paging occasion of the first paging cycle configuration and a paging occasion of the second paging cycle configuration, a collision of a paging occasion of first paging cycle configuration and time-critical information broadcast from the second network entity and a collision of a paging occasion of second paging cycle configuration and time-critical information broadcast from the first network entity.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for positioning a Low Altitude Platform Station (LAPS) based drone cells for supporting communication in a 3GPP network. The methods may include receiving at least one feedback parameter from a UE pertaining to a current network traffic flow and mobility with respect of the UE. The UE is selected for an aerial network through a drone base station (DBS) cell based on service requirement determined from the feedback parameter. Further, a position for at least one DBS-cell is determined with respect to the at least one selected UE based on the at least one parameter to serve the selected UE. An aerial-communication link is established between the selected UE and the DBS cell by deploying one or more LAPS as a drone base station (DBS) in accordance with the determined position of DBS-cell to thereby augment a network connectivity of the selected UE.

Abstract: Methods performed by a User Equipment (UE) are provided for transmission of one or more Transport Control Protocol (TCP) Acknowledgement (ACK) packets including reserving one or more Sequence Numbers (SNs) in at least one of a Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) SN space or a Radio Link Control (RLC) SN space, allocating the one or more reserved SNs, to the one or more TCP ACK packets, and sending the one or more TCP ACK packets

Abstract: Example embodiments herein provide methods and Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) devices including a first Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and a second SIM for managing data communication. The methods include establishing, by the DSDS device, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection over the first SIM and performing data communication with a network entity. Further, the methods include detecting, by the DSDS device, an activity upcoming over the second SIM. Further, the methods include transmitting, by the DSDS device, a connection suspend indication to the network entity to suspend the data communication over the first SIM, wherein the connection suspend indication is transmitted on one of a Layer-1 control signaling channel, a Layer-2 control signaling channel, and a Layer-3 control signaling channel.

Abstract: Example embodiments herein provide methods and Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) devices including a first Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and a second SIM for managing data communication. The methods include establishing, by the DSDS device, a Radio Resource Control (RRC) connection over the first SIM and performing data communication with a network entity. Further, the methods include detecting, by the DSDS device, an activity upcoming over the second SIM. Further, the methods include transmitting, by the DSDS device, a connection suspend indication to the network entity to suspend the data communication over the first SIM, wherein the connection suspend indication is transmitted on one of a Layer-1 control signaling channel, a Layer-2 control signaling channel, and a Layer-3 control signaling channel.