Abstract: A radio network node, a UE, and methods performed therein are provided. A method performed by a UE (10), for handling communication in a wireless communications network, comprises transmitting, to a radio network node (12), one or more indications indicating, explicitly or implicitly, a processing time for handling segments of an RRC message. The UE determines the processing time for handling the segments of the RRC message. The radio network node (12) obtains the one or more indications from the UE (10) or another network node, and determines the processing time for handling the segments of the RRC message at the UE (10) based on the one or more indications.

Abstract: A method, performed by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV, (111) operating in a wireless communications network (100). The UAV 111 determines (501) that one or more criteria have been met. The UAV 111 then provides (504) a first indication. The first indication enables identification of at least one aspect of the UAV (111). The providing (504) is triggered by a result of the determining (501). The providing (504) is performed with the proviso that the one or more criteria are met.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) to transmit uplink (UL) data in a wireless network based on carrier aggregation (CA). Such methods include determining active UL bandwidth parts (BWPs) associated with at least two component carriers (CCs) within a frequency band; and determining at least one UL transmit direct current (TX DC) location for the active UL BWPs. Such methods also include selectively sending an indication of the at least one UL TX DC location to the wireless network. In some cases, such methods include transmitting, to the wireless network via the active UL BWPs, data arranged in at least one OFDM symbol having the respective at least one UL TX DC location. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a wireless network (e.g., one or more network nodes), as well as UEs and wireless networks configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that relate to Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) partitioning for feature signaling. In one embodiment, a method performed by a wireless communication device comprises receiving, from a network node, information that indicates mappings between a plurality of PRACH resources and a plurality of sets of features. The method further comprises selecting a PRACH resource from among the plurality of PRACH resources, the selected PRACH resource being mapped to one of the plurality of sets of features that the wireless communication device desires to indicate to the network node. The method further comprises transmitting a PRACH preamble using the selected PRACH resource. In this manner, signaling of features can be done in a manner that is radio resource efficient, backwards compatible, and future compatible.

Abstract: A network node obtains a message to be transmitted as a public warning system notification to multiple UEs, via one or more SIBs, and obtains area information corresponding to the message. The area information indicates an area for which the message is relevant. The network node determines how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information and segments the message into a plurality of segments, based on how many SIBs are needed for transmitting the area information. The network node transmits the message and the area information via SIBs, such that a segment of the message is included in each SIB and such that each portion of the area information included in a SIB is accompanied by a segment of the message. A UE receives the SIBs and assembles the message and area information, displaying the message if it is relevant.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) configured to operate in a cellular radio access network (RAN). Such methods include receiving, from the cellular RAN, a measurement reporting configuration comprising identification of non-cellular signals, of one or more types, for which measurements are requested from the UE. Such methods include measuring at least the identified non-cellular signals and transmitting, to the cellular RAN, a measurement report including one or more of the following for each particular type of identified non-cellular signal: a first indication of whether the UE’s corresponding non-cellular receiver was enabled during a measurement duration, and a second indication of whether the UE was out-of-coverage during the measurement duration in relation to all identified non-cellular signals of the particular type. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a network node, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: A method performed by a wireless device includes obtaining User Plane (UP) information comprising at least one Handover (HO) interruption time. The at least one HO interruption time is associated with a first packet of a plurality of duplicate packets received by the wireless device. The wireless device transmits, to a network node, a report associated with a handover of the wireless device, the report comprising the UP information comprising the at least one HO interruption time associated with the first packet of the plurality of duplicate packets received by the wireless device.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include methods performed by a network node of a radio access network (RAN). Such embodiments can include establishing a connection with a user equipment (UE) in a cell served by the network node, and determining that the UE is engaged in unauthorized aerial operation. Unauthorized operation can include various UE operational conditions. Such embodiments can also include, based on determining the unauthorized aerial operation, performing at least one of the following operations: restricting the performance of the connection; and sending the UE a message comprising an indication that the connection will be released, and one or more conditions that the UE must meet before attempting to reestablish the connection. Embodiments also include complementary methods performed by one or more core network nodes and/or functions, as well as various network nodes and/or functions that are configured to perform various disclosed methods.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for failure reporting by a user equipment (UE) operating in a cell of a first network. Such methods include sending, to a network node serving the cell, a message that includes a first indication of availability of one or more failure reports. Each available failure report corresponds to a failure that occurred while the UE was operating in the first network, a network different than the first network, or a network of a different type than the first network. Such methods also include receiving, from the network node, a request for at least a portion of the failure reports indicated as available by the first indication; and sending at least one of the available failure reports to the network node in accordance with the request. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a network node as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: A method of receipt status reporting in a communication device, comprising configuring (S1) said communication device for periodic receipt status reporting by associating a first status report type with a value of a first reporting periodicity parameter and associating a second status report type with a value of second reporting periodicity parameter, said first status report type being different from said second status report type and said first reporting periodicity parameter being different from said second reporting periodicity parameter, and periodically (S2) sending receipt status reports of said first type according to said associated value of said first reporting periodicity parameter and receipt status reports of said second type according to said associated value of said second reporting periodicity parameter.

Abstract: Upon transmission of a first bit rate recommendation query message, a wireless device starts a timer. The wireless device defers transmission of a second bit rate recommendation query message until at least a certain amount of time has elapsed on the timer since the transmission of the first bit rate recommendation query message.

Abstract: A method is performed by a wireless device for reporting to a base station, the wireless device being configured with one or more first criteria and one or more second criteria for triggering transmission of a report message, a first timer associated with the one or more first criteria, and a second timer associated with the one or more second criteria. The method comprises: transmitting a first report message to a base station, triggered by fulfilment of one of the first and second criteria; responsive to transmission of the first report message, initiating the first or second timer associated with the one of the first and second criteria; and refraining from transmitting a further report message triggered by fulfilment of the one of the first and second criteria while the initiated first or second timer is active.

Abstract: A method performed by a first network node includes obtaining information associated with a Self Organizing Network (SON) report associated with a wireless device. The first network node determines that the information associated with the SON report is associated with a cell that is not served by the first network node. In response to determining that the information associated with the SON report is associated with the cell that is not served by the first network node, the first network node takes at least one action that includes deleting the information and/or transmitting the information to a second network node.

Abstract: Embodiments includes methods for a wireless device configured for sidelink communication. Such methods include obtaining a packet of data for sidelink transmission. The packet is associated with a first QoS requirement of a first type and with a second QoS requirement of a second type. Such methods include mapping the packet to one or more of the following: a first LCG based on a first mapping between at least one QoS requirement of the first type and a first portion of a plurality of available LCGs, including the first LCG; and a second LCG based on a second mapping between at least one QoS requirement of the second type and a different second portion of the available LCGs, including the second LCG. Such methods include transmitting, to a radio network node, a sidelink BSR that indicates available data for the one or more LCGs to which the packet was mapped.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for operating a communication device that is configured with a plurality of cells to provide carrier aggregation for communication with a wireless communication network. The method includes receiving an instruction to activate a cell of the plurality of cells that are configured for the communication device, and starting a discontinuous reception (DRX) inactivity timer associated with the cell of the plurality of cells responsive to receiving the instruction to active the cell of the plurality of cells. Corresponding communication devices are disclosed. Also, related radio access network nodes and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A communication device can be connected to a non-public network (“NPN”) via a network node. The communication device can determine an index of the NPN. The communication device can further determine that there exists in broadcast, a public land mobile network (“PLMN”) with an identification (“ID”) that is identical to a PLMN portion of a NPN ID associated with the NPN. The communication device can further determine an index of the PLMN. The communication device can further determine an access barring parameter based on the index of the PLMN. The communication device can further, responsive to determining that the communication device is allowed to access the NPN based on the access barring parameter, transmit a message to the network node including the index associated with the NPN.

Abstract: A wireless device is configured to determine a Random Access-Radio Network Temporary Identifier (RA-RNTI) for use in a radio network system. The wireless device comprises a first counter configured to be incremented after a pre-defined period of time and to be re-set when having reached a predefined first number, wherein the first counter counts a first count; a second counter configured to be incremented when the first counter reaches the predefined first number and to be re-set when having reached a predefined second number, wherein the second counter counts a second count; and a third counter configured to be incremented when the second counter reaches the predefined second number and to be re-set when having reached a predefined third number, wherein the third counter counts a third count. The wireless device is configured to determine an RA-RNTI at least based on the second count and the third count.

Abstract: A method performed by a first node. The method is for handling a message to a third node. The message comprises content from at least a first second node of one or more second nodes. The first node handles a radio communication with the third node in coordination with the one or more second nodes. The first node sends the message to the third node, segmented or not segmented. Whether the message is sent segmented or not segmented is based on: i) whether or not a size of the message exceeds a size limit, ii) whether or not the third node supports segmentation of messages, iii) whether or not the first node supports segmentation of messages, and iv) whether or not at least the first second node of the one or more second nodes supports segmentation of messages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of deferring a transmission of a message are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method by a wireless device (105, 200, 300a-b, 600) comprises determining (1001) whether a timer (106, 205) associated with deferring a transmission (107) of a message (113) on a certain uplink or downlink logical channel is configured and not running for that certain uplink or downlink logical channel. Further, the method includes transmitting (1011), to a network node (101), the message on that certain uplink or downlink logical channel responsive to determining that the timer is configured and not running for that certain uplink or downlink logical channel.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a user equipment to perform measurements on a plurality of target cells in a radio access network. Embodiments include receiving a measurement configuration relating to one or more radio resource operations and comprising first and second sets of conditions related to respective first and second target cells; and performing measurements of radio signals associated with the first target cell and/or the second target cell. Embodiments also include performing a radio resource operation toward the first target cell, based on a first determination that the measurements of the radio signals associated with the first target cell fulfill at least one condition of the first set. Embodiments also include performing the radio resource operation toward the second target cell, based on a second determination that the measurements of the radio signals associated with the second target cell fulfill at least one condition of the second set.