Adaptive packet data convergence protocol entity management in cell-free networks

Abstract

Systems and methods for adaptive packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) entity management in wireless communication system implementing a cell-free network are discussed herein. A network identifies a PDCP network level change trigger for a first radio bearer of a UE served by a cluster of base stations, determines, in response to identifying the PDCP network level change trigger for the first radio bearer, to deactivate a first PDCP entity for the first radio bearer that is at a first network level and to activate a second PDCP entity for the first radio bearer at a second network level, instructs the first PDCP entity at the first network level to enter a sleep state, and instructs the second PDCP entity at the second network level to enter an active state. Details about and conditions for the establishment and/or use of PDCP entities at various network levels are discussed.

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