Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
INITIAL NETWORK ACCESS FOR A SUBSCRIBER ENTITY

Abstract:

There is provided mechanisms for initial network access of a subscriber entity to a radio access network. A method is performed by the subscriber entity. The method comprises transmitting an attach message towards a network node. The attach message indicates a request for network access of the subscriber entity to a radio access network of the network node. The method comprises receiving an identification request originating from the network node. The identification request requests identification of the subscriber entity. The method comprises transmitting a response message towards the network node. The response message comprises an Access Identifier of the subscriber entity. The Access Identifier indicates that the subscriber entity is subscription-less. The method comprises receiving a grant from the network node. The grant allows the subscriber entity limited network access.