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: 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 method performed by an operations administration and management (OAM) apparatus includes acting as a Management Data Analytics Function (MDAF) in a network. The network includes a plurality of network functions (NFs). Acting as the MDAF includes: collecting management data and network data from the network, analysing the management data and the network data, and providing a receiving entity with management data analytics service information based on the analysis of the management data and the network data.

Abstract: A Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) for 5G networks is disclosed. A higher granularity of the load level information from the NWDAF is proposed. Also proposed are new ways to utilise the services provided by the NWDAF for other Network Functions (NF) like Network Repository Function (NRF), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Policy Control Function (PCF), and Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF).

Abstract: The current invention proposes procedures for selection of isolated network slices and rerouting to isolated network slices. It explores different use cases of successful isolated network slice selection and also the fallback from isolated network slice when it is not available.

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 and system for switching a base station from an inactive operational mode to a more active operational mode in a hierarchically structured mobile communication network preferably a WiMAX or LTE network, with at least one small cell base station and at least one macro cell base station in a radio access network includes: a) determining a current operational mode of the at least one small cell base station; b) switching the small cell base station from an inactive operational mode to a more active operational mode depending on the determined current operational mode; c) checking whether at least one predefined criteria in addition to a parameter indicating the current operational mode of the small cell base station is fulfilled; and d) depending on the checking result of step c) transmitting a switching signal from a higher level network entity to the small cell base station.

Abstract: A method for operating a WiMAX femtocell base station, wherein the femtocell base station has an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the femtocell base station is fully power supplied, is characterized in that a power saving mode with reduced radio interface activity is provided, wherein the femtocell base station is enabled to transit between the active operation mode and the power saving mode. Furthermore, a corresponding femtocell base station for deployment in a WiMAX network is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a base station of a mobile wireless system, in particular of a mobile communications network, wherein the base station is configured to operate in different operation states, wherein the operation states at least include an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the base station is fully activated, and a low-duty operational mode with reduced radio transmission activity, is characterized in that in the low-duty operational mode the base station implements a window mechanism including availability intervals during which radio transmissions are allowed and unavailability intervals in which no radio transmissions are allowed. Furthermore, a corresponding base station for deployment in a mobile wireless system is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a WiMAX femtocell base station, wherein the femtocell base station has an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the femtocell base station is fully power supplied, is characterized in that a power saving mode with reduced radio interface activity is provided, wherein the femtocell base station is enabled to transit between the active operation mode and the power saving mode. Furthermore, a corresponding femtocell base station for deployment in a WiMAX network is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for supporting wireless connectivity of a mobile station to a cellular network, wherein the mobile station is located within the coverage area of a femtocell base station of which it is a non-CSG mobile station, and wherein the mobile station experiences interference which it indicates to the femtocell base station, is characterized in that the femtocell base station, upon receiving the experienced interference indication from the non-CSG mobile station, triggers the non-CSG mobile station to report interference related information, wherein, based on the interference related information, the femtocell base station performs a first check whether it is originator of the interference experienced by the non-CSG mobile station. Furthermore, a corresponding femtocell base station for supporting wireless connectivity of a mobile station to a cellular network is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a WiMAX femtocell base station, wherein the femtocell base station has an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the femtocell base station is fully power supplied, is characterized in that a power saving mode with reduced radio interface activity is provided, wherein the femtocell base station is enabled to transit between the active operation mode and the power saving mode. Furthermore, a corresponding femtocell base station for deployment in a WiMAX network is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a base station of a mobile wireless system, in particular of a mobile communications network, wherein the base station is configured to operate in different operation states, wherein the operation states at least include an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the base station is fully activated, and a low-duty operational mode with reduced radio transmission activity, is characterized in that in the low-duty operational mode the base station implements a window mechanism including availability intervals during which radio transmissions are allowed and unavailability intervals in which no radio transmissions are allowed. Furthermore, a corresponding base station for deployment in a mobile wireless system is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a base station of a mobile wireless system, in particular of a mobile communications network, wherein the base station is configured to operate in different operation states, wherein the operation states at least include an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the base station is fully activated, and a low-duty operational mode with reduced radio transmission activity, is characterized in that in the low-duty operational mode the base station implements a window mechanism including availability intervals during which radio transmissions are allowed and unavailability intervals in which no radio transmissions are allowed. Furthermore, a corresponding base station for deployment in a mobile wireless system is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for switching a base station from an inactive operational mode to a more active operational mode in a hierarchically structured mobile communication network preferably a WiMAX or LTE network, with at least one small cell base station and at least one macro cell base station in a radio access network includes: a) determining a current operational mode of the at least one small cell base station; b) switching the small cell base station from an inactive operational mode to a more active operational mode depending on the determined current operational mode; c) checking whether at least one predefined criteria in addition to a parameter indicating the current operational mode of the small cell base station is fulfilled; and d) depending on the checking result of step c) transmitting a switching signal from a higher level network entity to the small cell base station.

Abstract: For enhancing user throughput and coverage within a multi-cell radio system a method for operating a multi-cell radio system, especially an OFDMA-based radio system including a plurality of base stations, wherein different frequency reuse factors are used within different reuse zones of one cell by a fractional frequency reuse (FFR) scheme, the method includes the following steps: allocating a size or resource to the different reuse zones, and allocating users into different reuse zones. Further, a multi-cell radio system is described, preferably for carrying out the above mentioned method.

Abstract: A method for interference mitigation for femtocell base stations of a WiMAX network, wherein the femtocell base station is located within the transmission range of at least one macrocell base station and/or at least one other femtocell base station, is characterized in that the femtocell base station performs downlink measurements to detect neighboring macrocell and/or femtocell base stations and reports results of the downlink measurements to at least one higher layer network controller, wherein the network controller allocates transmission parameters to the WiMAX femtocell base stations on the basis of at least the reported measurement results and the current resource occupation in the network.

Abstract: A method for supporting wireless connectivity of a mobile station to a cellular network, wherein the mobile station is located within the coverage area of a femtocell base station of which it is a non-CSG mobile station, and wherein the mobile station experiences interference which it indicates to the femtocell base station, is characterized in that the femtocell base station, upon receiving the experienced interference indication from the non-CSG mobile station, triggers the non-CSG mobile station to report interference related information, wherein, based on the interference related information, the femtocell base station performs a first check whether it is originator of the interference experienced by the non-CSG mobile station. Furthermore, a corresponding femtocell base station for supporting wireless connectivity of a mobile station to a cellular network is disclosed.

Abstract: For allowing a reliable communication within a network by simple constructive features a method for operating a network is claimed, wherein a number of base stations are grouped into a cluster and are connected to a cluster controller and wherein the cluster controller is providing access of the base stations to a main network. The method is characterized in that the cluster controller is mitigating interference within and/or outside the cluster on the basis of a measurement information and/or report from at least one base station. Further, an according network is claimed, preferably for carrying out the above mentioned method.

Abstract: A method for operating a base station of a mobile wireless system, in particular of a mobile communications network, wherein the base station is configured to operate in different operation states, wherein the operation states at least include an active operational mode, in which the radio interface subsystem of the base station is fully activated, and a low-duty operational mode with reduced radio transmission activity, is characterized in that in the low-duty operational mode the base station implements a window mechanism including availability intervals during which radio transmissions are allowed and unavailability intervals in which no radio transmissions are allowed. Furthermore, a corresponding base station for deployment in a mobile wireless system is disclosed.