A core provider predicts that a device will enter an area of poor coverage by a wireless network provider. Based on the prediction, one or more rules are applied to prioritize data traffic to be received prior to entering the area of poor coverage. The prediction that the device will enter the area of poor coverage may be based on cell coverage data received from the wireless network provider, connection quality data received from other devices, a location of the device, a speed of the device, a direction of the device, or any suitable combination thereof. A route of the device may be changed to avoid or minimize an amount of time in the area of poor coverage. As another alternative, the device may be switched from the wireless network provider to another wireless network with better coverage.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing and using a decentralized network using a blockchain. A provider (and/or miner) may provide network coverage to one or more devices in return for tokens on the blockchain. The blockchain may employ a proof-of-coverage scheme to verify (and even guarantee) that the miners are honestly representing the wireless network coverage they are providing. In some instances, the proof of coverage may require the providers to prove coverage periodically, upon demand, and/or at random intervals.

Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing and using a decentralized network using a blockchain. A provider (and/or miner) may provide network coverage to one or more devices in return for tokens on the blockchain. The blockchain may employ a proof-of-coverage scheme to verify (and even guarantee) that the miners are honestly representing the wireless network coverage they are providing. In some instances, the proof of coverage may require the providers to prove coverage periodically, upon demand, and/or at random intervals.

Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. The MCN can be managed by a network management control center (NMCC). The NMCC can be configured generate coverage maps of the NOM and NMC system coverage areas.

Multiple mobile cellular network (MCN) communication systems can be networked together to form a network of MCN communication systems (NOM). Each MCN communication system within the NOM can operate as an independent cellular network to provide communications between user equipment within a covered area. The MCN can be managed by a network management control center (NMCC). The NMCC can be configured generate coverage maps of the NOM and NMC system coverage areas.

The disclosure refers to a method in a network entity for establishing network cells in a wireless communication system, wherein the network entity provides wireless network coverage to a plurality of network cells. The method comprising the method steps of: identifying a need of establishing network cells, accessing a network cell establishment list, wherein the network cell establishment list defines a number of network cells and an order in which respective network cell is to be established, and establishing network cells in accordance with the order provided by the network cell establishment list. The disclosure also refers to a network entity configured to perform such method.

The disclosure relates to a pre-5.sup.th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4.sup.th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The disclosure relates to a 5.sup.th generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate after a 4.sup.th generation (4G) communication system such as long-term evolution (LTE). A method performed by an E2 node is provided. The method includes transmitting a radio access network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC) indication message to an RIC via an E2 interface, the RIC indication message may include indication type information, and the indication type may be one of types including ‘insert’ and ‘report.

A network design tool enables users to easily and quickly graphically design a model of a wireless communication network in a process control environment. Specifically, the network design tool may provide an interactive user interface including a canvas that enables users to design network models by way of the users placing and arranging within the canvas symbols representing model devices and links. The tool may dynamically indicate the strengths of communication links at potential locations as the user moves a pointer or cursor around the canvas, and may automatically suggest devices to be added to desired locations. After a desired device has been selected, the tool may automatically connect the selected device to other devices in the model based on an analysis of the plant environment, real-world positions of the existing devices and the new device, and signaling attributes of the existing devices and the new device.

A network design tool enables users to easily and quickly graphically design a model of a wireless communication network in a process control environment. Specifically, the network design tool may provide an interactive user interface including a canvas that enables users to design network models by way of the users placing and arranging within the canvas symbols representing model devices and links. The tool may dynamically indicate the strengths of communication links at potential locations as the user moves a pointer or cursor around the canvas, and may automatically suggest devices to be added to desired locations. After a desired device has been selected, the tool may automatically connect the selected device to other devices in the model based on an analysis of the plant environment, real-world positions of the existing devices and the new device, and signaling attributes of the existing devices and the new device.

Mobile communications base stations, such as 5G wireless communications base stations operating at millimeter wave (mmW) frequencies, may have limited spatial coverage due to issues such as limited line of sight or attenuation from foliage or structures. Line of sight and attenuation can be modeled to recommend placement of repeaters for expanded spatial coverage. The repeaters can include open-air repeaters and window repeaters.