Methods and apparatus for interference management and resource sharing

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor;
• memory storing a program of instructions;
• wherein the memory storing the program of instructions is configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus to at least:
• identify one or more muted resources associated with a base station in a wireless communication network, the one or more muted resources comprising resources that are at least partially unused by the base station;
• determine if at least one condition is met for allocation of the one or more muted resources for use by a plurality of user devices in device to device communication, the at least one condition including a transmission power associated with using the one or more muted resources for device to device communication being less than a threshold value, the at least one condition further including that the plurality of user devices in the device to device communication are a threshold distance away from a cell using the one or more muted resources, the determination being based at least in part on information reported by the plurality of user devices, and the information including a measurement, a proximity information, a user device speed, and/or a mobility status;
• and
• upon determining that the at least one condition is met, allocate the one or more muted resources for use by the plurality of user devices in the device to device communication.