Methods for processing encrypted domain name server, dns, queries received from user equipment in a telecommunication network

A method of supporting encrypted Domain Name Server (DNS) query functionality for a User Equipment (UE) in a telecommunication network, wherein said method comprises the steps of:

• receiving, by a Session Management Function (SMF) from a Policy Control Function (PCF) a policy create message comprising an indication that said UE is subject to encrypted DNS query functionality;
• and
• sending, by said SMF, to a User Plane Function (UPF) a session establishment/modification request, wherein said request comprises a usage report rule for request said UPF to notify said SMF of received encrypted DNS queries origination from said UE.

9-12. (canceled)

A Session Management Function (SMF) arranged for supporting encrypted Domain Name Server (DNS) query functionality for a User Equipment (UE) in a telecommunication network, wherein said SMF comprises:

• receive equipment arranged for receiving, from a Policy Control Function (PCF) a policy create message comprising an indication that said UE is subject to encrypted DNS query functionality;
• and
• transmit equipment arranged for sending, to a User Plane Function (UPF) a session establishment/modification request, wherein said request comprises a usage report rule for request said UPF to notify said SMF of received encrypted DNS queries origination from said UE.

(canceled)