Signaling parameters for relay devices

An apparatus for wireless communication at a first network node, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• one or more processors, coupled to the memory, configured to:
• receive, from a central network node, one or more variables used to determine a payment amount associated with a relay device;
• receive, from a second network node, at least one parameter associated with use of the relay device to forward data between the second network node with one or more wireless devices, the at least one parameter including a use time associated with the relay device, an amount of data associated with the relay device, or a combination thereof and
• transmit, to a central network node, the at least one parameter.

An apparatus for wireless communication at a first network node, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• one or more processors, coupled to the memory, configured to:
• receive, from a second network node, at least one parameter associated with use of a relay device to forward data with one or more wireless devices, the at least one parameter including a use time associated with the relay device, an amount of data associated with the relay device, or a combination thereof;
• determine, based at least in part on the at least one parameter, a payment amount associated with the relay device;
• and
• transmit, to the second network node, the payment amount.

An apparatus for wireless communication at a relay device, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• one or more processors, coupled to the memory, configured to:
• receive, from a network, data intended for one or more wireless devices;
• receive, from the network, at least one control command to forward the data to the one or more wireless devices;
• forward the data to the one or more wireless devices;
• and
• receive, from the network, an indication of a payment amount associated with the relay device, wherein the payment amount is based at least in part on the at least one control command, and further based at least in part on a use time associated with the relay device, an amount of data associated with the relay device, or a combination thereof.