Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for dynamically controlling the number of sub-flows in a satellite network included in hybrid communication network. The method may include: obtaining service requirement information for supporting communication between a service server and a user equipment (UE) through a hybrid communication network including a satellite network and a cellular network, where the service requirement information is information on service requirements related to the service server and the service requirement information includes a guaranteed network speed and an allowed latency; and controlling (adjusting) a number of sub-flows of the hybrid communication network based on the service requirement information and service performance information, where the service performance information includes a current network speed and a current latency in communication between the service server and the UE.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method for distributing data traffic of a wireless local area network (WLAN) in a WLAN access network while providing service continuity and internet protocol (IP) mobility in a heterogeneous network environment. The method may include receiving data traffic generated by user equipment and from a wireless local area network, selecting one of a first data path and a second data path for the received data traffic based on path decision information associated with the received data traffic, and transmitting the data traffic to Internet through the selected data path. The first data path may transmit the data traffic to Internet through a packet data network (PDN) gateway and the second data path may transmit the data traffic to Internet without passing through the PDN gateway.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a method for distributing data traffic of a wireless local area network (WLAN) in a WLAN access network while providing service continuity and internet protocol (IP) mobility in a heterogeneous network environment. The method may include receiving data traffic generated by user equipment and from a wireless local area network, selecting one of a first data path and a second data path for the received data traffic based on path decision information associated with the received data traffic, and transmitting the data traffic to Internet through the selected data path. The first data path may transmit the data traffic to Internet through a packet data network (PDN) gateway and the second data path may transmit the data traffic to Internet without passing through the PDN gateway.