Abstract: Techniques for allocating resources for communication in a communication network are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for allocating resources for communication in a communication network comprising receiving a request for a session associated with a mobile device from a mobility management device, wherein the request comprises a group identifier identifying a group of communication sessions in which the requested session is a member; receiving the service plan associated with the group of communication sessions; allocating shared resources to the group of communication sessions in accordance with the service plan; and sending a response to the mobility management device, indicating that the requested session has been established for the mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at systems, methods and media for relieving RAN congestion in a core network. In some embodiments, RAN congestion information is reported from user equipment to a packet data gateway (PGW) through an eNodeB and a software gateway. The PGW can aggregate the RAN congestion information and periodically notify other network nodes, for example, a PCRF, about the aggregate congestion in a network. By aggregating RAN congestion information, the PGW can substantially reduce the signaling required to report RAN congestion in the core network.

Abstract: Techniques for allocating resources for communication in a communication network are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for allocating resources for communication in a communication network comprising receiving a request for a session associated with a mobile device from a mobility management device, wherein the request comprises a group identifier identifying a group of communication sessions in which the requested session is a member; receiving the service plan associated with the group of communication sessions; allocating shared resources to the group of communication sessions in accordance with the service plan; and sending a response to the mobility management device, indicating that the requested session has been established for the mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at systems, methods and media for relieving RAN congestion in a core network. In some embodiments, RAN congestion information is reported from user equipment to a packet data gateway (PGW) through an eNodeB and a software gateway. The PGW can aggregate the RAN congestion information and periodically notify other network nodes, for example, a PCRF, about the aggregate congestion in a network. By aggregating RAN congestion information, the PGW can substantially reduce the signaling required to report RAN congestion in the core network.