Apparatus and method for controlling access to a telecommunications network
US9585017B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A GSM, UMTS or LTE mobile telecommunications network includes a radio access network comprising base stations, and further includes one or more additional access points. An access point may be connected to the network core by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point is configured to appear to the mobile terminal as a base station. Arrangements are disclosed which allow the network to restrict access to the network via these access points while also minimizing signaling requirements. The access points may be excluded from traditional Tracking Areas, but associated therewith by a network controller in a mapping in order to notify authorized mobile terminals of the Access Point's existence.
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