A NODE AND METHOD FOR SMALL DATA COMMUNICATIONS

摘要

Example embodiments presented herein are directed towards a mobility management node (e.g., MME, SGSN or S4-SGSN), and corresponding methods therein, for managing at least one communications functionality of a device configured for small data communications. Such management may lead to a restriction on services or functions available to the device, thereby avoiding unnecessary utilization of network resources.

主权项

1. A method, in a mobility management node, for regulating small data communications in a network, the method comprising:
identifying a device is configured to use a predetermined type of small data communications; and restricting at least one communication functionality of the device according to a restriction profile associated with the predetermined type of small data communications.