COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

摘要

A communications system is described in which a core network apparatus provides a configuration for accessing a packet data network by a mobile communications device when operator determined barring is in place. Also disclosed are signalling messages used to control the setting up of the packet data connection, which messages are sent between a device in the core network and the mobile communications device.

主权项

1. A network node for use in a communications system having a core network and at least one communications device, the network node comprising a controller configured to:
generate control information for controlling access of said at least one communications device to packet data services using said core network, the control information identifying at least one gateway and indicating that said communications device is barred from using said at least one identified gateway; and communicate with said at least one communications device including a controller configured to communicate with said generated control information.