System and method for reattachment to a network

A network device comprising:

• a communication interface;
• a memory, wherein the memory stores instructions;
• and
• a processor, wherein the processor executes the instructions to:
• store context information pertaining to an end device and previous attachments to and detachments from the network by the end device, wherein the context information includes a unique identifier of the end device, subscription data, and policy and charging control data of the end device;
• receive an indication that the end device requests an attachment to the network subsequent to the storage of the context information and subsequent to the previous attachments and detachments of the end device;
• authenticate, during the attachment, the end device using the context information;
• and
• cause, via the communication interface, during the attachment, a creation of a bearer connection between the end device and the network using the context information.

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions executable by a processor of a device of a network, which when executed cause the device to:

• store context information pertaining to an end device and previous attachments to and detachments from the network by the end device, wherein the context information includes a unique identifier of the end device, subscription data, and policy and charging control data of the end device;
• receive an indication that the end device requests an attachment to the network subsequent to the storage of the context information and subsequent to the previous attachments and detachments of the end device;
• authenticate, during the attachment, the end device using the context information;
• and
• cause, during the attachment, a creation of a bearer connection between the end device and the network using the context information.