A METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A method comprises determining in a network node (112) that a first channel is to be established between an access node (105, 108, 106) and a user equipment (101-103). The first channel comprising one of an uplink or downlink and being provided between said access node and said user equipment. The first channel provides information for controlling a data channel which is the other of said uplink and downlink and provided between said access node and said user equipment. The data channel is such said user equipment (101) is provided with always on connectivity. The method also comprises providing information (S2, T2) to said access node (105, 106, 108) to cause said first channel to be established responsive to said determination.