Abstract: An intelligent simultaneous core that provides coordination between private core(s) and public core(s) (i.e., carrier core(s)) to improve network throughput and efficiency is disclosed. Both the private core(s) and the public core(s) may be configured for and facilitate 5G communications. Network procedures and protocols may intelligently divide processing throughput based on factors such as capacity, bit rate, etc. When only a particular data throughput can be supported, for example, a simultaneous core connection can be utilized.

Abstract: An intelligent simultaneous core that provides coordination between private core(s) and public core(s) (i.e., carrier core(s)) to improve network throughput and efficiency is disclosed. Both the private core(s) and the public core(s) may be configured for and facilitate 5G communications. Network procedures and protocols may intelligently divide processing throughput based on factors such as capacity, bit rate, etc. When only a particular data throughput can be supported, for example, a simultaneous core connection can be utilized.

Abstract: A tiered simultaneous core that uses private core(s) and carrier (public) core(s) in coordination with one another is disclosed. The system can use network capabilities and intelligently select how to use one or more private cores and one or more public cores together, coordinating between the networks using tiered use. In other words, use of the private core(s) and the public core(s) is divided into tiers. These tiers may be associated with a user or entity (e.g., a corporation, a government organization, etc.), an application, a type of data transfer, a priority, etc.

Abstract: A tiered simultaneous core that uses private core(s) and carrier (public) core(s) in coordination with one another is disclosed. The system can use network capabilities and intelligently select how to use one or more private cores and one or more public cores together, coordinating between the networks using tiered use. In other words, use of the private core(s) and the public core(s) is divided into tiers. These tiers may be associated with a user or entity (e.g., a corporation, a government organization, etc.), an application, a type of data transfer, a priority, etc.

Abstract: Various arrangements for handling a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) emergency call are provided herein. A VoIP emergency call can be made to a designated emergency phone number from a user equipment (UE). During the VolP emergency call, location data can be obtained from a presence information data format location object (PIDF-LO) tag. The location data from the PIDF-LO tag can be compared with a registered location mapped to the UE. If determined that the location data indicates a location more than a threshold distance away from the registered location, a registered location update request can be transmitted to the UE.

Abstract: Various arrangements for cellular network slice usage management are presented herein. In response to an application being launched for execution, an access point name (APN) list update request can be transmitted. In response, an APN list update can be transmitted back to the UE based on the application being executed. The UE's stored APN list can be updated based on the APN list update. The UE can then determine a bearer slice to use for cellular network communications based on the updated stored APN list.

Abstract: A system comprises a home network including a Radio Access Network and a core network, a roaming network, and a User Equipment (UE) subscribing to the home network and the roaming network. The UE is configured to determine, while connected to a control plane of the core network, that the UE is not connected to a user plane of the core network. In response, the UE connects to the roaming network. While connected to the roaming network, the UE periodically attempts to connect to the home network. The UE switches back to the home network upon successfully connecting to the control plane and the user plane of the core network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) and Quality of Service (QOS) based proactive scheduling for UpLink (UL) transmission grants. One such method includes: determining, using a primary gNB that acts as a scheduler, which UEs are in an idle mode and which UEs are in a connected mode; mapping, using SDAP layers, the QoS flow to Data Radio Bearers (DRBs) from the primary gNB for UEs that are in the connected mode, wherein QoS flow packets are classified and marked using a QoS flow identifier (QFI); targeting, using the scheduler, UEs with a higher priority QFI for selection before UEs with a lower priority QFI; providing proactive grants of UL transmissions to the selected UEs with a higher priority QFI; and providing grants of UL transmissions to the UEs with a lower priority QFI using dynamic scheduling.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for facilitating optimized cell selection for airborne user devices, such as wirelessly connected unmanned aerial vehicles. One or more synchronization signals may be modified to include one or more parameters that would improve airborne cell selection, including radiation center height, vertical beamwidth, horizontal beamwidth and frequency band availability. By optimizing cell selection and therefore reducing unnecessary handovers, the airborne user device will spend less battery power and processing resources, improving overall performance.

Abstract: Systems and methods to utilize user device network slicing and cell support to manage handover of communications for user device. A request to handover management of a user device from a first cell to a second cell is received. One or more possible cells for the handover are then identified. If the user device is utilizing network slicing, then the second cell is selected from the one or more possible cells based on that cell also supporting network slicing. If the cell supports the same network slice as being utilized by the user device, then the handover of the user device to the second cell is initiated.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a wireless User Equipment (UE) over wireless network slices using different handover types. The wireless communication network selects one of the wireless network slices for the wireless UE. The wireless communication network identifies one of the different handover types for the wireless UE based on the selected one of the wireless network slices. The wireless communication network serves the wireless UE over the selected one of the wireless network slices. The wireless communication network wirelessly hands-over the wireless UE from a source wireless access node to a target wireless access node using the identified one of the different handover types.

Abstract: A wireless communication system determines a first network slice and a second network slice to serve a user application. The wireless communication system identifies a performance level for the first network slice to serve the user application. The wireless communication system exchanges first user data using the first network slice to serve the user application. The wireless communication system determines actual performance of the first network slice to serve the user application. The wireless communication system compares the actual performance of the first network slice to the performance level for the first network slice, and in response, stops the exchange of the first user data to serve the user application using the first network slice and starts an exchange of second user data to serve the user application using the second network slice.

Abstract: Attaching to additional access nodes and performing handovers responsive to path loss measurements and uplink transmit power levels meeting different thresholds. A wireless device attached to a first access node is experiencing one or more of a threshold path loss or a threshold uplink transmit power is instructed to enable dual connectivity, wherein the wireless device remains attached to the first access node. Embodiments include 5G EN-DC systems that are collocated or distributed.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a wireless User Equipment (UE) over a working network slice and a protect network slice. The wireless communication network receives UE capability data from the wireless UE that indicates the working network slice and the protect network slice. The wireless communication network determines UE context for the working network slice and for the protect network slice. The wireless communication network exchanges initial user data with the wireless UE over the working network slice based on the UE context. The wireless communication network exchanges additional user data with the wireless UE over the protect network slice based on the UE context when performance of the working network slice triggers a slice switch based on the UE context.

Abstract: A method and system for dynamically controlling connectivity of a user equipment device (UE) when the UE has standalone connectivity with a first access node under a first radio access technology (RAT). An example method includes the UE detecting that the UE is within threshold strong coverage of a second access node under a second RAT, and the UE making a selection between (i) responsively handing over from the first access node to the second access node and (ii) having dual-connectivity with the first access node and the second access node. Further, the example method includes the UE informing the first access node of the UE's selection, perhaps together with an inter-RAT measurement report reporting that the UE is within threshold strong coverage of the second access node, and the first access node responsively taking action in accordance with the UE's selection.

Abstract: When a first radio of a UE has an air-interface connection with an access node on a first carrier and the UE encounters a trigger for the UE to scan for and report to the access node coverage on a second carrier, a second radio of the UE, rather than the first radio of the UE, will conduct the scanning, and the first radio of the UE will then report to access node over the air-interface connection on the first carrier a result of the scanning conducted by the second radio. Optimally, the first radio of the UE thus need not tune away from its air-interface connection with the access node in order for the UE to scan for target coverage on the second carrier. And the process could thereby help avoid the interruption of communication between the UE and the access node on the air-interface connection over the first carrier.

Abstract: A method and system for dynamically controlling connectivity of a user equipment device (UE) when the UE has standalone connectivity with a first access node under a first radio access technology (RAT). An example method includes the UE detecting that the UE is within threshold strong coverage of a second access node under a second RAT, and the UE making a selection between (i) responsively handing over from the first access node to the second access node and (ii) having dual-connectivity with the first access node and the second access node. Further, the example method includes the UE informing the first access node of the UE's selection, perhaps together with an inter-RAT measurement report reporting that the UE is within threshold strong coverage of the second access node, and the first access node responsively taking action in accordance with the UE's selection.

Abstract: Selecting combinations of antennae of a wireless device based on transmission type includes determining a transmission type of a transmission between the wireless device and an access node and, based on the transmission type, instructing the wireless device to utilize different antenna configurations, including 5G EN-DC, MIMO, mm-wave, and other combinations. The different antenna configurations comprise different combinations of antennae of the wireless device.

Abstract: A wireless communication network serves a wireless User Equipment (UE) over wireless network slices using different handover types. The wireless communication network selects one of the wireless network slices for the wireless UE. The wireless communication network identifies one of the different handover types for the wireless UE based on the selected one of the wireless network slices. The wireless communication network serves the wireless UE over the selected one of the wireless network slices. The wireless communication network wirelessly hands-over the wireless UE from a source wireless access node to a target wireless access node using the identified one of the different handover types.

Abstract: Methods are provided for enabling network operators to play a key role in allowing Cellular Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to recharge batteries based on RF parameters and/or a class of service the UAVs provide to users/customers. For example, a particular mobile network operator (MNO) has a UAV charging station deployed in it leased towers where it has base stations (eNB/gNB) deployed. The MNO can provide charging as a service to the UAVs. When more than one drone is requesting a charge, the MNO can prioritize which UAV has the highest priority. In some aspects, the MNO can prioritize the UAVs for charging based on a Quality of Service identifier. Additionally or alternatively, the MNO can prioritize the UAVs for charging based on a Network Slice Selection Assistance Information indicator.