Network selection involving GANC redirection

摘要

In one embodiment, a scheme is provided for effectuating generic access network (GAN) selection with respect to a user equipment (UE) device that is operable in wide area cellular network ((WACN) bands as well as in wireless access network bands (e.g., GAN bands and/or UMA bands). A network node (e.g., a GAN controller (GANC) or UMA network controller (UNC)) is equipped with logic for resolving service requirements as well as network information gathered by the UE device. Based thereon, an appropriate list of UNCs/GANCs is provided to the UE device for selection, the UNCs/GANCs being operable with one more wide area cellular networks identified for the UE device.