Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method for energy saving in a network is provided. The method includes determining, based on energy information associated with a first network node, that the capacity of the first network node should be reduced, based on the determining, selecting a second network node, and redirecting a UE from the first network node to the second network node.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by an access and mobility management function (AMF) in wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving, from a user equipment (UE), an uplink non-access stratum (UL NAS) transport message including a payload container type information element (IE) set to N1 SM information and a request type IE indicating initial request; and identifying that a single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI) IE is not included in the UL NAS transport message.

Abstract: A system and apparatus are disclosed herein for vehicle to everything (V2X) wireless communication. A V2X wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a vehicle to everything (V2X) message including configuration information and a road side unit (RSU) address. The WTRU may then transmit a message to the RSU according to the configuration information including multimedia broadcast multicast services (MBMS) data. The configuration information may include a MBMS service descriptor. One or more of the V2X messages may include priority information, WTRU type information, or both.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for controlling access to a network supporting disaster roaming. The network receives a non-access stratum (NAS) message from a user equipment (UE). The network verifies at least one condition in response to the NAS message. Based on the at least one condition, the network accepts the NAS message and indicates that the UE is registered for emergency services.

Abstract: Methods and systems for triggers of leaving procedure methods and systems for triggers of leaving procedure. The method includes receiving, by the UE, an RRC signaling connection release from a wireless communication network. The RRC signaling connection release indicates that the UE moves to an RRC inactive state. The UE is in a multi-user services identity module (MUSIM) mode. The method includes determining, by the UE, if there is an activity over 3GPP access due to another USIM. The method includes transmitting, by the UE, a non-access stratum (NAS) message including a service request message. The method includes triggering, by the wireless communication network, a release procedure to transfer the UE to an IDLE state in response to receiving the services request message in RRC Inactive state.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are provided for a network control node for connecting a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) to a network slice in a network. The network control node may receive service information associated with a service being requested by the WTRU, wherein the service information comprises one or more of a service class, a quality of service (QoS) requirement, or a mobility characteristic. The network control node may determine slice information associated with a plurality of network slices, wherein the slice information comprises one or more of an identifier of the network slice, priority of the network slice, a service class served by the network slice, a target device class, a QoS target, mobility support, security service, charging information, and/or performance information. The network control node may determine subscriber information for the WTRU.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a communication method and a system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as a smart home, a smart building, a smart city, a smart car, a connected car, healthcare, digital education, a smart retail, security and safety services. A method for a user equipment (UE) in a network is provided. The method includes determining one or more of a mode of the UE, a type of data required, and a service requested, and setting a UE behavior for initiating a NAS procedure based on one or more of the mode of the UE, the type of data required, and the service requested.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or 6th generation (6G) communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by a network entity in a wireless communications network is provided. The method includes obtaining energy information associated with the wireless communications network and determining, based on the energy information, at least one of a quality of service (QoS) profile associated with a QoS flow of the wireless communications network and a QoS profile associated with a user equipment (UE).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for priority handling for ProSe Communications. A relay wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may act as a relay between the network and the remote WTRU. The relay WTRU may receive a temporary mobile group identity (TMGI) request message from a remote WTRU. The TMGI request message may include a TMGI, a ProSe per packet priority level associated with the TMGI, etc. The relay WTRU may receive an evolved multimedia broadcast multicast service (eMBMS) data packet from a network. The eMBMS may be associated with the TMGI. The relay WTRU may apply the received ProSe per packet priority level associated with the TMGI to the received eMBMS data packet. The relay WTRU may relay the eMBMS data packet to the remote WTRU based on the ProSe per packet priority level. The relay WTRU may forward the eMBMS data packet to the remote WTRU via a PC5 interface.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for protocol data unit (PDU) session management over different access technologies (ATS) are disclosed. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a first message from a network over a first access technology. The first message may include an indication for the WTRU to reestablish resources for one or more protocol data unit (PDU) sessions over a second access technology. The WTRU may determine that a PDU session of the one or more PDU sessions is locally deactivated by the WTRU. The WTRU may send a second message via the first access technology. The second message may include a PDU session status information element (IE) indicating the PDU session is locally deactivated such that the network releases the PDU session.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and apparatuses for providing access to a network slice in a communication system. In an embodiment, a network server that implements a Control Plane (CP) Network Function (NF) may receive a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) message from a wireless transmit and receive unit (WTRU). The NAS message comprises a Mobility Management (MM) message for registration and a Session Management (SM) messages for a specific service provided by the network slice. After selecting the network slice, the network server may transmit the SM message to another CP NF in the network slice to establish a communication link between the WTRU and the network slice.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Disclosed is a method of operating a user equipment (UE) in communication with a telecommunication network, wherein the UE is provided with a first set of information and a second set of information, the first and second sets relating to the availability of one or more certain services for the UE defined in terms of tracking area Identities (TAIs), wherein the UE determines if there is an overlapping TAI present in the first and the second set of information and, if it is so determined, then a rule associated with whichever of the first and second set has been assigned a higher priority applies to the overlapping TAI.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. The present invention relates to User Equipment, UE, location information and more particular to improvements in sending said UE location information to a network, particularly in a secure manner.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. In an embodiment, a method includes deciding to use 3GPP access or non-3GPP access; and based on the decision, transmitting a service request message or a registration request message to an access and mobility management function (AMF) over the 3GPP access or the non-3GPP access, wherein in case that paging restriction information is not included in the service request message or the registration request message transmitted over the 3GPP access, stored paging restriction information regarding context of the UE is removed at the AMF.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Disclosed is a method of operating Proximity Services, ProSe, in a wireless communication system, wherein an entity in the wireless communication system is in communication with a User Equipment, UE, wherein if the entity receives a Remote UE Report message for which a Protocol Data Unit, PDU, session ID in the Remote UE Report message belongs to any PDU session in state PDU SESSION INACTIVE in the entity, the entity includes a 5GSM cause Information Element, IE, in a REMOTE UE REPORT RESPONSE message and sets the 5GSM cause IE to a predetermined value in the REMOTE UE REPORT RESPONSE message.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by a user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system is provided. The method comprises receiving, from a base station, a protocol data unit (PDU) session modification command message for a modification of a PDU session, in case that the PDU session modification command message includes an alternative single-network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI), setting an S-NSSAI for a PDU session establishment procedure to an S-NSSAI of the PDU session and transmitting, to the base station, a message for requesting a PDU session establishment for the PDU session establishment procedure, wherein the message includes the S-NSSAI of the PDU session.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein disclose a device and methods for managing and selecting Public Land Mobile Networks (PLMNs) for disaster roaming during Minimization of Service Interruption (MINT) situations. A UE is configured for selecting one of the “list of PLMN(s) to be used in disaster condition” configured by a HPLMN/EPLMN, and “list of PLMN(s) to be used in disaster condition” configured by a VPLMN, in a disaster situation based on a UE configuration. The method discloses selection of at least one Forbidden PLMN (FPLMN) by the CE in a disaster situation, when a primary PLMN list configured by a HPLMN/EPLMN is different from at least one secondary PLMN list configured by at least one VPLMN.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Disclosed is a method of operating a user equipment (UE) operable to communicate with a telecommunication network, comprising the steps of: the UE sending to the telecommunication network a control plane service request (CPSR) message with cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) user data, associated with a protocol data unit (PDU) session; the UE receiving from the telecommunication network a SERVICE ACCEPT message, indicating that the PDU session is inactive in the network; and the UE verifying if the PDU session has an identity the same as an identity of the PDU session included in the CPSR message with CIoT user data and, if so then the UE determines that the CIoT user data was not successfully sent to the telecommunication network or to a final recipient.

Abstract: A system and apparatus are disclosed herein for vehicle to everything (V2X) wireless communication. A V2X wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a vehicle to everything (V2X) message including configuration information and a road side unit (RSU) address. The WTRU may then transmit a message to the RSU according to the configuration information including multimedia broadcast multicast services (MBMS) data. The configuration information may include a MBMS service descriptor. One or more of the V2X messages may include priority information, WTRU type information, or both.