Selection of random access mode

A method for communication, comprising:

• obtaining information that influences selecting of random access (RA) mode of a terminal device, the information indicating at least one of the following:
• a status of a channel between the terminal device and a network device for performing RA, or
• a RA mode-related indication received from a network device;
• selecting a RA mode at least in part based on the obtained information;
• and
• performing RA to the network device with the selected RA mode.

An apparatus for communication, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory including computer program code;
• the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform obtaining information that influences selecting of random access (RA) mode of a terminal device, the information indicating at least one of the following:
• a status of a channel between the terminal device and a network device for performing RA, or
• a RA mode-related indication received from a network device;
• selecting a RA mode at least in part based on the obtained information;
• and
• performing RA to the network device with the selected RA mode.