Network sharing architectures for non-3gpp access

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for network sharing architectures are provided herein. Proposed architectures extend 3GPP sharing beyond NR to non‑3GPP access (notably Wi‑Fi) by a MOCN-like model where a shared Wi‑Fi/TNAN advertises multiple PLMNs and a multi-tenant interworking edge (N3IWF/TNGF‑like) simultaneously anchors N2/N3-style connectivity to multiple operator cores, preserving separate subscriber/control domains; and an INS-like model where partner traffic is routed via the host operator’s controlled core and core‑to‑core interconnects, enabling trusted Wi‑Fi, single-step SIM/EAP authentication, predictable latency, and enforceable end‑to‑end QoS. These enable new MSO/MVNO and reciprocal cross‑RAT sharing deployments (e.g., host shares both NR+Wi‑Fi; two operators cross-share their best RATs), yielding broader coverage, seamless multi‑access mobility, resilience, faster rollout, service differentiation, and new bundles. Novelty: explicit multi-core IWF procedures, PLMN signaling in Wi‑Fi, and managed INS transit replacing “internet-to-N3IWF” untrusted assumptions.

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