Method and apparatus for improved carrier aggregation access control

摘要

Various methods and devices are provided to address the need for improved carrier aggregation access control. In one method, an network node determines (301) that a call involving a UE is eligible for carrier aggregation and sends (302) a request for capability information concerning the UE to an MME. The network node then receives (303) from the MME capability information concerning the UE in response to the request. When the capability information indicates that the UE is not provisioned for carrier aggregation, the network node denies (304) carrier aggregation support for the call involving the UE.

主权项

1. A method for improved carrier aggregation access control, the method comprising:
determining by an eNodeB that a call involving a user equipment (UE) is eligible for carrier aggregation; sending, by the eNodeB to a Mobility Management Entity (MME), a request for capability information concerning the UE after determining that the call involving the UE is eligible for carrier aggregation; receiving, by the eNodeB from the MME, capability information concerning the UE in response to the request; denying, by the eNodeB, carrier aggregation support for the call involving the UE when the capability information indicates that the UE is not provisioned for carrier aggregation.