Efficient Paging Configuration

A method, performed by a base station operative in a wireless communication network, of selectively transmitting paging configuration parameters, the method comprising:

• determining a first configuration for a transmission parameter to be used for a Remaining Minimum System Information (RMSI) transmission;
• broadcasting the first configuration for the transmission parameter;
• determining a second configuration for the transmission parameter to be used for a paging transmission;
• and
• if the second configuration differs from the first configuration:
• including the second configuration in the RMSI;
• and
• transmitting the RMSI including the second configuration.

A wireless device configured to adopt parameters for communication with a wireless communication network, the wireless device comprising:

• processing circuitry;
• memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the wireless device is operative to:
• receive information broadcast by a base station of the network;
• obtain, from the broadcast information, a Remaining Minimum System Information (RMSI) transmission parameter configuration;
• receive a RMSI transmission from the base station according to the RMSI transmission parameter configuration;
• if a paging transmission parameter configuration is included in the received RMSI, adopt the paging transmission parameter configuration for paging reception;
• and
• if the paging transmission parameter configuration is not included in the received RMSI, adopt the RMSI transmission parameter configuration for paging reception.

A base station configured to be operative in a wireless communication network, and adapted to selectively transmit paging configuration parameters, the base station comprising:

• processing circuitry;
• memory containing instructions executable by the processing circuitry whereby the base station is operative to:
• determine a first configuration for a transmission parameter to be used for a Remaining Minimum System Information (RMSI) transmission;
• broadcast the first configuration for the transmission parameter;
• determine a second configuration for the transmission parameter to be used for a paging transmission;
• and
• if the second configuration differs from the first configuration:
• include the second configuration in the RMSI;
• and
• transmit the RMSI including the second configuration.