A UE is provided. The UE includes a processor configured such that the UE receives one or more wireless signals providing handover synchronization information of a first network component relative to one or more second network components. In another embodiment, a first network component is provided. The first network component includes a processor configured to transmit one or more signals providing handover synchronization information of the first network component relative to one or more second network components. The first network component and the one or more second network components are in different radio access networks.
