Methods and systems for optimizing signaling with traffic detection function

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• receiving, from a user plane function (UPF), a first message reporting detection of a first data flow from a user equipment;
• configuring a bearer to carry the first data flow based at least in part on the first message, including:
• creating a traffic flow template (TFT) to be associated with the bearer to carry the first data flow, and assigning quality of service (QOS) to be associated with the bearer to carry the first data flow;
• receiving, from the UPF, a second message reporting detection of a second data flow from the user equipment, the second data flow being directed to a different network address from the first data flow;
• and
• re-configuring the bearer based at least in part on the second message.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, that when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:

• receiving, from a user plane function (UPF), a first message reporting detection of a first data flow from a user equipment;
• configuring a bearer to carry the first data flow based at least in part on the first message, including:
• creating a traffic flow template (TFT) to be associated with the bearer to carry the first data flow, and assigning quality of service (QOS) to be associated with the bearer to carry the first data flow;
• receiving, from the UPF, a second message reporting detection of a second data flow from the user equipment, the second data flow being directed to a different network address from the first data flow;
• and
• re-configuring the bearer based at least in part on the second message.