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: 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 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 present disclosure is concerned with enhancements to the QoS notification control scheme. With a better understanding on why QoS target(s) cannot be fulfilled, the PCF/AF can take proper action based on the obtained QoS information and data.

Abstract: The current disclosure proposes per UE customization of the UE DRX/eDRX and PSM based on the analytical results from NWDAF. It also proposes a new UE policy element for UE analytics reporting—UE Analytics Reporting Policy that is a set of reporting rules and is defined by the PCF based on analytical results from NWDAF. The UEARP then is delivered or updated in the UE during registration.

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: 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: 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: 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 comprises information related to one or more network slices that are not compatible with at least one allowed network slice.

Abstract: A method for a User Equipment (UE) (500) comprises performing registration procedure to 5G System (5GS); receiving at least one of area restriction related information indicating at least one of allowed area and not allowed area, wherein the area restriction related information is at least one of per Single Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI) basis, per Access Point Name (APN) basis, and per S-NSSAI and APN basis; and determining whether or not to transmit a Protocol Data Unit (PDU) session related signaling based on the area information; wherein the UE (500) transmits the PDU session related signaling when the UE (500) enters Tracking Area (TA) present in the allowed area or when the UE (500) does not enter TA present in the not allowed area.

Abstract: A method performed by a node for an Operations, Administration and Management (OAM) system includes maintaining information relating to at least one service provided by at least one node of the OAM system. The information is provided to a management function coupled to the OAM system. In this regard, the node communicates with the management function for sharing the information.