Fast Random Access for an Enhanced Uplink Dedicated Channel

A method for a user equipment (UE) being in a low activity state, for accessing an uplink channel, said method comprising:

• sending a random access request on a physical random access channel (PRACH) to a radio base station, said random access request comprising a preamble;
• receiving a response on an acquisition indicator channel (AICH), said response comprising information associated with detection of the preamble at the radio base station;
• and
• determining from the response, in an extension of the AICH, an indication of an action to be taken by the UE.

A user equipment (UE) adapted for accessing an uplink channel when being in a low activity state, wherein the UE comprises:

• a transmitter for sending a random access request on a random access channel (PRACH) to a radio base station, said random access request comprising a preamble;
• and
• a receiver for receiving a response to the random access request on an acquisition indicator channel (AICH), said response comprising information associated with detection of the preamble at the radio base station;
• wherein, the UE is configured to determine from the response, in an extension of the AICH, an indication of an action to be taken by the UE.