Apparatus, method and computer program product providing inclusion of local area information in broadcast messages and maintenance of radio access network black list

摘要

A method includes receiving location area-related information, associating the location area-related information with a neighbor cell information to determine if a cell belongs to a forbidden location area, and avoiding selection of the cell if the cell is determined to belong to the forbidden location area. Embodiments described include a UE, network element, computer program product, and integrated circuit.