| 摘要 |
<p>A GSM or UMTS mobile telecommunications network is disclosed. In addition to the conventional radio access network comprising macro base station (42), one or more additional access points (20) are provided. The access point (20) is connected to the network core by an IP transport broadband connection. The access point (20) is configured to appear to the mobile terminal 1 as a conventional base station - that is, it communicates with the mobile terminal using GSM or UMTS transport protocols and does not require any modification to a standard GSM or UMTS mobile terminal. A subscriber may be provided with a designated "home" access point (20) to provide coverage in their premises (38). Arrangements are described which will tend to reduce the likelihood that reselection to the macro base station (42) whilst radio coverage is available from the home access point (20).</p> |
