Method of enabling improved efficiency in a first communications network, network entity, network device, computer programs and computer program products

A network entity for enabling improved efficiency in a first communications network based on relation metrics on a relation between a first operator (A) of the first communications network and a second operator (B) of a second communications network, the network entity comprising:

• processing circuitry;
• memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network entity is operative to:
• obtain data relating to users having a subscription with the first operator and data relating to users having a subscription with the second operator;
• determine, based on the obtained data:
• a first metric (IAB) giving number of users roaming to the first operator from the second operator;
• and
• a second metric (OAB) giving number of users roaming from the first operator to the second operator;
• and
• provide the first and second metrics as relation metrics to a network device of the first communications network for use in improving efficiency in the first communications network.

A method of improving efficiency in a first communications network based on a metric on a relation between a first operator (A) of the first communications network and a second operator (B) of a second communications network, the method comprising a network device of the first communications network:

• providing, to a network entity, data relating to users having a subscription with the first operator;
• receiving, from the network entity:
• a first metric (IAB) giving number of users roaming to the first operator from the second operator;
• and
• a second metric (OAB) giving number of users roaming from the first operator to the second operator;
• and
• adapting, based on the received first and second metrics, at least one parameter in the first communications network.

A network device of a first communications network for improving efficiency in the first communications network based on a metric on a relation between a first operator (A) of the first communications network and a second operator (B) of a second communications network, the network device comprising:

• processing circuitry;
• memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the network device is operative to:
• provide, to a network entity, data relating to users having a subscription with the first operator;
• receive, from the network entity:
• a first metric (IAB) giving number of users roaming to the first operator from the second operator;
• and
• a second metric (OAB) giving number of users roaming from the first operator to the second operator;
• and
• adapt, based on the received first and second metrics, at least one parameter in the first communications network.