Abstract: A method performed by a network node, for controlling access of a first User Equipment (UE) and a second UE to a cell in a radio communications network is provided. The first UE is of a low complexity type, and wherein the second UE is of a regular type. A first association is assigned to the first UE. The first association associates the first UE with its low complexity type. A second association is assigned to the second UE. The second association associates the second UE with its regular type. The network node controls (302) access of the first UE and second UE by sending a rule to the first UE and second UE. The rule is related to access control that is different for UEs with different associations, for accessing to the radio communications network.

Abstract: Methods of operating a user equipment UE are discussed. An access category may be determined from a plurality of access categories and at least one access identity may be determined from a plurality of access identities to be applied for an access attempt. An establishment cause may be determined for the access attempt based on the access category determined from the plurality of access categories and based on the at least one access identity from the plurality of access identities. A connection request message for the access attempt may be transmitted to a wireless communication network, with the connection request message including the establishment cause determined based on the access category and based on the at least one access identity. Related devices are also discussed.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: Handling of UE capability information in a mobile telecommunications network wherein an eNodeB receives information regarding the UE capability information from the UE and stores the information. The eNodeB sends the UE capability information to the EPC, i.e., to an MME, which receives and stores the UE capability information. When the UE transits from idle to active state, does an initial attach, or when a part of the UE capabilities have changed, it sends a message to the eNodeB regarding the update. The eNodeB forwards the message to the MME, which sends a response associated with the previously stored UE capability information to the eNodeB. The eNodeB decides whether the UE capabilities stored in the MME is up-to-date based on the message from the UE and the response from the MME. If the UE holds updated UE capabilities the eNodeB can request updated UE capability information from the UE.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate e.g. to a method performed by a first radio network node for handling communication in a wireless communication network. The first radio network node transmits, to a UE served by the first radio network node in a first cell, a message for the UE. The message includes an indication for a reconfiguration for communicating with the first radio network node in the first cell during a handover of the UE to a second cell, wherein the message is associated with a configuration for handing over the UE to the second cell based on whether an execution condition is fulfilled or not, and/or for maintaining a connection to the cell while a connection to the second cell is being established. The first radio network node then receives information, from the UE, indicating that the UE has applied the reconfiguration.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a first target access node of a radio access network sends (910) a first handover command to a source access node serving a user equipment, UE, for transmission to the UE, the first handover command indicating a DAPS handover to a first target cell, served by the first target access node. Prior to the UE releasing the source cell for the DAPS handover, however, the first target access node determines (920) to perform a handover of the UE to a second target cell and transmits (930) a second handover command to the UE, the second handover command ordering a handover to the second target cell and including an explicit indication that the UE is to release the source cell upon receiving the second handover command.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to for example a method performed by a radio network node for handling a communication of a user equipment, UE, in a wireless communication network. The radio network node transmits a handover command for handing over the UE, from a source cell to a target cell, wherein a security parameter for encrypting data communicated between the radio network node and the UE is retained during the handover. Furthermore, the radio network node maintains a sequence number status for reception and/or transmission of a signalling radio bearer of the UE during the handover from the source cell to the target cell, and/or at a fallback from the target cell to the source cell, when the UE triggers the fallback to the source cell.

Abstract: A method for establishing a radio resource control connection between a first wireless device and a radio network node, comprises transmitting a request for a radio resource control connection towards the radio network node from the first wireless device to a second wireless device. Then, the second wireless device forwards the request for a radio resource control connection towards the radio network node to the radio network node. The forwarding by the second wireless device uses an already established radio resource control signaling connection between the second wireless device and the radio network node.

Abstract: A method in a node is disclosed. The method comprises generating a tag for an associated data packet at a first layer, the generated tag indicating one or more parameters related to transmission of the associated data packet. The method comprises signaling the tag from the first layer to another layer. The method comprises mapping, at the another layer, the associated data packet to a logical channel based on the one or more parameters indicated by the tag, and selecting one or more resources for transmission of the associated data packet based on the mapping of the associated data packet to the logical channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to communications, and more particularly to methods, computer program products, wireless devices and related nodes for Dual Active Protocol Stack (DAPS) handover reports. In one example embodiment, a method is performed by a wireless device. A DAPS handover is performed. Also, a type of handover report is determined. Furthermore, a handover report of the determined type is compiled and optionally stored. Still further, the handover report is transmitted to a network node operating as an access node.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to telecommunications. In one of its aspects, the disclosure concerns a method performed by a User Equipment for handling Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Service Data Units (SDUs) when performing a Dual Active Protocol Stack (DAPS) handover of at least one radio bearer from a source access node to a target access node in a wireless communications network. The method comprises obtaining a trigger to perform the handover and establishing a radio connection for the at least one radio bearer with the target access node. An uplink transmission of PDCP SDUs is switched from the source to the target access node over the established radio connection. A radio connection with the source access node is released and a PDCP status report is transmitted to the target access node for each configured radio bearer. The respective PDCP status report indicates PDCP Sequence Numbers (SNs) of missing PDCP SDUs.

Abstract: A method of operating a wireless device (300) is described. The method includes providing (1001) a connection with a source access node. The method also includes receiving (1005) a handover command from the source access node while providing the connection with the source access node. The method also includes establishing (1009) a connection with a target access node responsive to receiving the handover command. The method further includes transmitting (1019) uplink data to the source access node after establishing the connection with the target access node. Related wireless devices are also discussed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method in a wireless device for transmitting an uplink signalling message in a wireless communication network. The wireless device is connected to a first network element over at least a first and a second wireless link. The method comprises determining a transmission mode among alternative transmission modes for transmitting the uplink signalling message. The alternative transmission modes comprise: transmitting on the first wireless link; transmitting on the second wireless link; and transmitting on both the first and the second wireless links. The method also comprises transmitting the uplink signalling message according to the determined transmission mode. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method performed in the network element, and to the corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: A radio access network comprises a first radio access node and a second radio access node. On determining that a first UE that is served by the first radio access node should start relaying through a second UE, it is determined whether the second UE is served by the first radio access node. In response to determining that the second UE is served not by the first radio access node but by the second radio access node, a handover is initiated, such that the first and second UEs are served by the same radio access node.

Abstract: A method performed by a user equipment, UE, is disclosed. The method comprises determining (402) in response to an event (401) that triggers the UE to perform an access request to a radio access network, RAN, an access category to apply. The UE performs a barring check (403), applying the access category. Upon determining that access is not barred based on the access category, the UE sends (405) the access request to a network node in the RAN, the access request including the access category. The network node decides whether to accept or reject the access request based on the access category.

Abstract: A method performed by a User Equipment, UE, for handling a source radio link during a handover from a source access node to a target access node in a wireless communications network. The UE is triggered to perform the handover. The UE establishes Radio Link Control, RLC, entities and associated target radio link with the target access node, while keeping RLC entities and associated source radio link with the source access node. The UE checks whether a source radio link related failure has occurred. When a source radio link related failure has occurred, the UE checks the radio link related failure against a set of source radio link release UE criteria, and when one or more source radio link release UE criterion is fulfilled out of the set of source radio link release UE criteria, the UE handling the source radio link according to a predetermined rule.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method in a wireless device for transmitting an uplink signalling message in a wireless communication network. The wireless device is connected to a first network element over at least a first and a second wireless link. The method comprises determining a transmission mode among alternative transmission modes for transmitting the uplink signalling message. The alternative transmission modes comprise: transmitting on the first wireless link; transmitting on the second wireless link; and transmitting on both the first and the second wireless links. The method also comprises transmitting the uplink signalling message according to the determined transmission mode. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method performed in the network element, and to the corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: A method by a wireless device is provided to perform access barring. The method includes starting (1402) a barring timer when an access attempt is barred and, based on a change in barring information (1404), the barring timer is stopped. Alleviation of access barring may be performed when the barring timer is stopped.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method in a wireless device for transmitting an uplink signalling message in a wireless communication network. The wireless device is connected to a first network element over at least a first and a second wireless link. The method comprises determining a transmission mode among alternative transmission modes for transmitting the uplink signalling message. The alternative transmission modes comprise: transmitting on the first wireless link; transmitting on the second wireless link; and transmitting on both the first and the second wireless links. The method also comprises transmitting the uplink signalling message according to the determined transmission mode. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method performed in the network element, and to the corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose e.g. a method performed by a user equipment, UE, (10) for handling establishment of a connection of the UE in a wireless communication network. The UE obtains scheduling assistance information for the UE (10); and transmits to an access node, an indication of the obtained scheduling assistance information, wherein the indication is added in a message from the UE (10) to the access node for establishing the connection of the UE.