Methods and apparatus for a radio access network Internet Protocol (RAN IP) gateway are described. The methods include receiving data in a third generation partnership project (3GPP) wireless format from at least one user equipment (UE). The methods include routing data in IP formatted packets to bypass a core network. The data may be routed through an internet interface. The methods may include tunneling, at the RAN gateway, authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) information related to the at least one UE to the core network.
