Flexible network sharing

摘要

Flexible sharing of common radio access network (RAN) resources may pool unallocated resources. For example, sharing of the network resources may be static, e.g., the sharing contract may define a fixed percentage allocation of network resources that may not be modified without change in contract. The sharing of the network resource may also be dynamic and may accommodate the capacity needs of hosted operators on a real-time basis.

主权项

1. A method for managing a radio access network (RAN) capacity with a plurality of operators, the method comprising:
receiving, via a first brokerage control unit, a capacity query request from a participating operator of the plurality of operators requesting shared RAN resources; determining available shared RAN resources; sending a capacity query result granting the requested shared RAN resources from the available shared RAN resources to the participating operator; and conducting an accounting of usage of shared RAN resources by the participating operator.