Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media herein modify the utilized communication protocol of one or more wireless base stations and/or UE devices based on signal quality information or data rate information associated with one or more UE devices. The signal quality information or data rate information of the UE devices can be analyzed by a base station and the base station can respond to changes in signal quality or data rate of the UE devices by modifying the configuration of one or more base stations and/or UE devices from a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol quality of transmissions between the UE devices and a base station.

Abstract: A system and method of managing network resources is provided, in which a noise threshold for an access node is set, the access node being configured for communication in both of a first and a second communication mode; a noise parameter in a band of the first communication mode is monitored; a join request is received from a wireless device, the wireless device being configured for communication in both of the first and the second communication mode; the noise parameter is compared to the noise threshold; in response to a determination that the noise parameter does not exceed the noise threshold, the wireless device is assigned to the first communication mode; and in response to a determination that the noise parameter exceeds the noise threshold, the wireless device is assigned to the second communication mode.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that relate to dynamically reconfiguration of network connections to achieve better user throughput are disclosed. In one example aspect, a device for wireless communication comprises a processor that is configured to obtain information regarding service sessions of a user equipment, determine a service type associated with the service sessions based on the information, and selectively reconfigure a network connection of the service type to satisfy a throughput requirement associated with the service type.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing layer assignment to UEs that are currently on an LTE network, or that are experiencing EPS fallback and are moving from 5G to LTE. Instead of blindly assigning a UE an LTE layer or assigning the same layer to all UEs, aspects provided for an intelligent and dynamic selection of an LTE layer for each UE. The network may analyze one or both of layer compatibility information and historical data associated with the UEs. With this information, the network assigns an LTE layer to each UE.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to address issues related to poor radio conditions (e.g., SS-RSRP/SS-RSRQ/SS-SINR) associated with poor coverage for user devices (e.g., user equipment (UEs)) positioned between Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) beams emitted from a cell tower. Specifically, Next Generation Node B (gNB) may identify the location of the user devices (reporting poor signal strength due to poor radio conditions) based on angle or arrival and/or timing advance. Systems and methods further include controlling a phase and amplitude of the SSB beam(s) serving the user device to improve the signal strength of these user devices experiencing poor radio conditions, until the signal strength is within/above target threshold value(s). In this manner, user coverage is improved, with the option to prioritize premium subscribers, without the need for employing a more expensive alternative (e.g., building additional cell sites and towers) for improving user coverage.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media herein modify the utilized communication protocol of one or more wireless base stations and/or UE devices based on signal quality information or data rate information associated with one or more UE devices. The signal quality information or data rate information of the UE devices can be analyzed by a base station and the base station can respond to changes in signal quality or data rate of the UE devices by modifying the configuration of one or more base stations and/or UE devices from a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol quality of transmissions between the UE devices and a base station.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques, devices, and systems for mitigating uplink interference in cellular communications. Layers can be mapped to sectors based on ranks of the sectors and ranks of the layers. The ranks of the sectors can be identified based on load levels associated with the sectors. The ranks of the layers can be identified based on bandwidth levels associated with the layers. A geographic area can be identified to modify layers utilized by the mobile devices latched to an identified sector, based on the mapped layers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that enable efficient access control without consuming much network resources at the access node level are disclosed. In one example aspect, a method for wireless communication includes receiving, by a mobile device, a message broadcast by a base station, The message comprises System Information Block (SIB) that indicates an access category having a predefined value. The method includes determining, by the mobile device, whether the access category having the predefined value matches configuration information from a configuration server operated by a network operator. The method also includes selectively attempting to access a network based on the determining.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to address issues related to poor radio conditions (e.g., SS-RSRP/SS-RSRQ/SS-SINR) associated with poor coverage for user devices (e.g., user equipment (UEs)) positioned between Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) beams emitted from a cell tower. Specifically, Next Generation Node B (gNB) may identify the location of the user devices (reporting poor signal strength due to poor radio conditions) based on angle or arrival and/or timing advance. Systems and methods further include controlling a phase and amplitude of the SSB beam(s) serving the user device to improve the signal strength of these user devices experiencing poor radio conditions, until the signal strength is within/above target threshold value(s). In this manner, user coverage is improved, with the option to prioritize premium subscribers, without the need for employing a more expensive alternative (e.g., building additional cell sites and towers) for improving user coverage.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides systems and methods for dynamically assigning cell reselection priorities (e.g., system information block (SIB) priorities) to different layers (e.g., different frequency bands or different radio access technologies (RATs)) for radio cells experiencing performance degradation. In some implementations, default SIB priorities of degraded layers are downgraded based on the severity of the performance degradation, for example, set to the lowest variable SIB priority for critical performance degradations. The adjusted SIB priorities are broadcast to user equipment (UE) to allow the UEs to perform cell reselection based on the adjusted SIB priorities. When the performance degradation is resolved, the SIB priorities revert to the default SIB priorities.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assigning PDCP discard timers to wireless devices with active non-GBR sessions. The systems and methods evaluate cell utilization for a cell with respect to a cell utilization threshold and define the cell as congested or non-congested based on the evaluation. Further, RF conditions are evaluated for the wireless device with respect to a first RF conditions threshold for the non-congested cell and a second RF conditions threshold for the congested cell. Systems and methods further select a discard timer for the wireless device based on the evaluation of the cell utilization with respect to the cell utilization threshold and the evaluation of the RF conditions with respect to the RF conditions thresholds.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and processing nodes for managing network resources perform and/or comprise: setting a first trigger criteria for an access node, wherein the access node is configured to communicate over a wideband including a first bandwidth portion and is configured to communicate in both of a first communication mode and a second communication mode; scheduling communications in the first communication mode over the first bandwidth portion; monitoring a usage parameter in at least one of the first communication mode or the second communication mode; and in response to a first determination that the usage parameter corresponds to the first trigger criteria for at least a first predetermined amount of time: identifying a second bandwidth portion within the wideband, and scheduling communications corresponding to the first communication mode over the first bandwidth portion and the second bandwidth portion.

Abstract: A wireless access node detects contention among User Equipment (UEs) for wireless resources. The wireless access node prioritizes individual UEs based on the wireless network slices used by the individual UEs. The wireless access node allocates the wireless resources to the individual UEs based on the prioritization. The wireless access node wirelessly communicates between the wireless network slices and the UEs over the allocated wireless resources.

Abstract: Solutions for providing a voice call for a user equipment (UE) include: monitoring, by a voice service control, voice call key performance indicators (KPIs) for the voice call of the UE, when the voice call comprises a voice over new radio (VoNR) call; determining, by the voice service control, that the voice call KPIs do not meet acceptable performance criteria; determining, by the voice service control, that an eNodeB (eNB) is co-located with a gNodeB (gNB) that is serving the UE; based on at least determining that the voice call KPIs do not meet acceptable performance criteria, and determining that an eNB is co-located with the serving gNB, instructing, by the voice service control, a radio access network (RAN) to begin an inter-radio access technology (IRAT) handover (HO) for the UE to the co-located eNB; and continuing the voice call as a voice over long term evolution (VoLTE) call.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices that relate to restricting communication for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) devices based on the geospatial locations are disclosed. In one example aspect, a method for wireless communication includes receiving, by a first base station, location information indicating a current position of a fixed wireless access (FWA) device, and determining, by the first base station, that the FWA device is located in a region that is outside of a designated region configured for the FWA device based on the current position of the FWA device. The method also includes restricting, by the first base station, a network communication for the FWA device in the region based on the determining.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing coverage access for wireless devices. A method includes setting a retransmission rate threshold within a wireless network and monitoring a retransmission rate within the wireless network. The method further includes comparing the monitored retransmission rate to the retransmission rate threshold and restricting wireless device access to at least one selected area within the wireless network when the monitored retransmission rate meets the retransmission rate threshold. The area is selected based on signal performance parameters.

Abstract: Dynamic carrier aggregation cell relationship management systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, carrier aggregation relationship configuration logic computes carrier aggregation utilization statistics for primary serving cell and secondary serving cell relationship configurations. The logic further reconfigures primary serving cell to secondary serving cell relationships based on the utilization statistics to provide carrier aggregation coverage to user equipment that most efficiently utilizes the extra bandwidth made available by activating a secondary serving cell for carrier aggregation. The ability to dynamically reconfigure primary service cell to secondary service cell relationships improves carrier aggregation utilization, reduces congestion, and improves network resource utilization.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides systems and methods for dynamically assigning cell reselection priorities (e.g., system information block (SIB) priorities) to different layers (e.g., different frequency bands or different radio access technologies (RATs)) for radio cells experiencing performance degradation. In some implementations, default SIB priorities of degraded layers are downgraded based on the severity of the performance degradation, for example, set to the lowest variable SIB priority for critical performance degradations. The adjusted SIB priorities are broadcast to user equipment (UE) to allow the UEs to perform cell reselection based on the adjusted SIB priorities. When the performance degradation is resolved, the SIB priorities revert to the default SIB priorities.

Abstract: A wireless access node serves wireless User Equipment (UEs) based on wireless network slices that are used by the UEs. In the wireless access node, node circuitry generates initial schedules for the UEs. Radio circuitry in the wireless access node wirelessly communicates with the UEs based on the initial schedules. The node circuitry detects a scheduling contention for the UEs and responsively determines scheduling priority based on the wireless network slices used by the UEs. The node circuitry generates priority schedules for the UEs based on the scheduling priority. The radio circuitry wirelessly communicates with the UEs based on the priority schedules. The node circuitry may use normal scheduling again when the contention subsides.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a wireless User Equipment (UE) over a higher-priority Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) and a lower-priority PLMN. The UE switches between the higher-priority PLMN at a wireless access node and the lower-priority PLMN at another access node. A network controller detects the excessive PLMN-switching and signals the UE to avoid the higher-priority PLMN until the wireless UE returns from idle mode. The wireless access node exchanges additional communications with the wireless UE over the lower-priority PLMN until the wireless UE enters the idle mode. The wireless access node may exchange additional communications with the wireless UE over the higher-priority PLMN after the UE returns from idle mode.