Multi-operator core network shared small cell deployment in a non-multi-operator macro network environment

摘要

A method provided in one embodiment includes receiving a resource list including a first core network identifier identifying a first core network, at least a first resource identifier identifying a first subset of network resources from a plurality of network resources associated with the first core network, and a first priority value associated with each of the identified resources of the first core network. The method further includes receiving a first device identifier associated with a first user equipment, determining whether a portion of the first device identifier matches the first core network identifier, and modifying the resource list to include at least a second resource identifier identifying a second subset of the network resources from the plurality of network resources associated with the first core network when the portion of the first device identifier is determined to match the first core network identifier.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving a resource list at a first network element, the resource list including a first core network identifier identifying a first core network, at least a first resource identifier identifying a first subset of network resources from a plurality of network resources associated with the first core network, and a first priority value associated with each of the identified resources of the first core network; receiving a first device identifier associated with a first user equipment; determining whether a portion of the first device identifier matches the first core network identifier; modifying the resource list to include at least a second resource identifier identifying a second subset of the network resources from the plurality of network resources associated with the first core network when the portion of the first device identifier is determined to match the first core network identifier, wherein the resource list further includes a second core network identifier identifying a second core network, at least a third resource identifier identifying a third subset of network resources from a plurality of network resources associated with the second core network, and a second priority value associated with each of the identified resources of the second core network; receiving a second device identifier associated with a second user equipment; and determining whether a portion of the second device identifier matches the second core network identifier.