NETWORK SELECTION AND RANDOM ACCESS METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MACHINE-TYPE COMMUNICATION USER EQUIPMENT IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

摘要

A network selection, a random access method, and an apparatus of a Machine Type Communication (MTC) User Equipment (UE) for use in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) are provided. A cell selection method of an MTC terminal of the present disclosure includes receiving a message from a base station forming a cell, determining whether the message includes an MTC supportability indicator, and barring, when the message includes no MTC supportability indicator, scanning a frequency used in communication with the base station during a determined period.