Abstract: An enhanced Circuit Switch Fallback enabled Heterogeneous Network (HETNET) is provided by the present invention in which the 1×IWS functionality is co-located with LTB eNB. It also tunnels 1×RTT over LTE messages directly to the Convergence Server over SIP, Further, it enables distributed PN-FAP identification determination. A mobile management, entity is configured to maintain multiple 1×CS IWS tunnels. Multiple 1×CS IWS tunnels are established, by using the same S1 tunnel end point used in establishing a Borne evolved Node B Gateway of the HETNET. The HETNET is configured to provide a correct FAP identification to the convergence server so that handover preparation can be done.

Abstract: An enhanced Circuit Switch Fallback enabled Heterogeneous Network (HETNET) is provided by the present invention in which the 1×IWS functionality is co-located with LTB eNB. It also tunnels 1×RTT over LTE messages directly to the Convergence Server over SIP, Further, it enables distributed PN-FAP identification determination. A mobile management, entity is configured to maintain multiple 1×CS IWS tunnels. Multiple 1×CS IWS tunnels are established, by using the same S1 tunnel end point used in establishing a Borne evolved Node B Gateway of the HETNET. The HETNET is configured to provide a correct FAP identification to the convergence server so that handover preparation can be done.

Abstract: Communication between base station controllers and a mobile switching center may be provided by a consolidating device that operates between the BSCs and the MSCs. One example method of operation may include initiating an active process on an active network device and a standby process on a redundant network device configured as a backup to the active network device. Other operations may include receiving a data message from at least one base station controller on the active network device, and detecting a communication failure by at least one of the active process and the standby process, in response to the received data message. Other operations may include automatically configuring the redundant network device to become the active network device.

Abstract: Communication between base station controllers and a mobile switching center may be provided by a consolidating device that operates between the BSCs and the MSCs. One example method of operation may include initiating an active process on an active network device and a standby process on a redundant network device configured as a backup to the active network device. Other operations may include receiving a data message from at least one base station controller on the active network device, and detecting a communication failure by at least one of the active process and the standby process, in response to the received data message. Other operations may include automatically configuring the redundant network device to become the active network device.