Method, systems and devices for small data transmissions can occur with user equipment even when the user equipment is in an inactive state. Small data transmissions while in an inactive state can save power and reduce signaling overhead. The small data transmissions may be prepared with small data transmission parameters. A small data transmission indication is included in a reply to user equipment that requests small data transmission communication.

Method, systems and devices for small data transmissions can occur with user equipment even when the user equipment is in an inactive state. Small data transmissions while in an inactive state can save power and reduce signaling overhead. The small data transmissions may be prepared with small data transmission parameters. A small data transmission indication is included in a reply to user equipment that requests small data transmission communication.

The present disclosure relates to a 5G communication system or a 6G communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4G communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides method and apparatus for SDT related procedures in next generation wireless communication system.

The present disclosure relates to a 5G communication system or a 6G communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4G communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). The present disclosure provides method and apparatus for SDT related procedures in next generation wireless communication system.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device in which a processing system detects installation of a subscriber identity module (SIM) on a communication device configured for connection to the network; the SIM includes a radio policy manager (RPM) provided by the network operator to manage network policies. The system also monitors connection of the communication device to the network and communications between the SIM and a processor of the communication device. The RPM determines whether the communication device is compliant with the network policies; if the communication device is not compliant with the network policies, the RPM causes the connection of the communication device to the network to be disabled. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device in which a processing system detects installation of a subscriber identity module (SIM) on a communication device configured for connection to the network; the SIM includes a radio policy manager (RPM) provided by the network operator to manage network policies. The system also monitors connection of the communication device to the network and communications between the SIM and a processor of the communication device. The RPM determines whether the communication device is compliant with the network policies; if the communication device is not compliant with the network policies, the RPM causes the connection of the communication device to the network to be disabled. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Methods and apparatuses for group scheduling for physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) overhead reduction. A method of operating a UE includes receiving first configuration information for reception of first PDCCHs. A PDCCH from the first PDCCHs provides a first downlink control information (DCI) format that includes a first number of information bits. The method further includes receiving second configuration information for a location of a second number of information bits, smaller than the first number of information bits, in the first DCI format; receiving at least one of the first PDCCHs; and determining, from the second number of information bits, values of one or more fields associated with reception of a first physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) or with transmission of a first physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).

Methods and apparatuses for group scheduling for physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) overhead reduction. A method of operating a UE includes receiving first configuration information for reception of first PDCCHs. A PDCCH from the first PDCCHs provides a first downlink control information (DCI) format that includes a first number of information bits. The method further includes receiving second configuration information for a location of a second number of information bits, smaller than the first number of information bits, in the first DCI format; receiving at least one of the first PDCCHs; and determining, from the second number of information bits, values of one or more fields associated with reception of a first physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) or with transmission of a first physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH).

Positioning of a UE is supported in a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Inactive state. The UE receives from a location server a request for periodic or triggered location and an indication of whether uplink, downlink, or uplink and downlink positioning will be used for subsequent location reporting events when the UE is in the RRC Inactive state. When an event is detected, the UE sends a first event report and a second event report to the location server to report the event and enable UE location while the UE is in the RRC Inactive state. The event reports are each sent with Small Data Transmission (SDT). The first event report may include a Request Assistance Data message indicating a request for an uplink (UL) Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration and the second event report may include location measurement performed by the UE.

Positioning of a UE is supported in a Radio Resource Control (RRC) Inactive state. The UE receives from a location server a request for periodic or triggered location and an indication of whether uplink, downlink, or uplink and downlink positioning will be used for subsequent location reporting events when the UE is in the RRC Inactive state. When an event is detected, the UE sends a first event report and a second event report to the location server to report the event and enable UE location while the UE is in the RRC Inactive state. The event reports are each sent with Small Data Transmission (SDT). The first event report may include a Request Assistance Data message indicating a request for an uplink (UL) Positioning Reference Signal (PRS) configuration and the second event report may include location measurement performed by the UE.