Network sharing by multiple service providers in a 3GPP framework using single core network
US10609635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/26
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for network equipment and resource sharing amongst service providers within a communications network. Parameters are determined, each associated with a an SP(ID) identifying a respective service provider. The Parameters relate to network parameters of a that are utilized for standard network processes unrelated to service provider identification. A control message is received, including a UT-ID associated with a user terminal (UT). The UT is associated with one service provider. The control message is received as part of configuration of network services for the UT. One of the Parameters is determined that is associated with the UT-ID, and one SP(ID) is determined that is associated with the determined Parameter. Communications channels are provided to the UT for network services. The communications channels are configured based on share parameters defining a share of network resources allocated to the service provider to which the determined SP(ID) corresponds.
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