Method and apparatus for increasing performance of a wireless communication system

An apparatus comprising:

• a network element having a processor that is configured to determine one or more quality of service parameters that will result in a reduced likelihood that an application assigned the one or more quality of service parameters will be scheduled for transmission, identify an application to be provided service that is less than best effort, assign the determined one or more quality of service parameters to the identified application, assign a dedicated bearer to the identified application, and subsequent to assigning the dedicated bearer to the identified application,
• not schedule the dedicated bearer.

An apparatus for scheduling bearer traffic comprising:

• a mobile station having a processor that is configured to determine one or more quality of service parameters that will result in a reduced likelihood that an application assigned the one or more quality of service parameters will be scheduled for transmission, identify an application to be provided service that is less than best effort, assign the determined one or more quality of service parameters to the identified application, transmit a request for assignment of a dedicated bearer, and in response to transmitting the request, receive an assignment of a dedicated bearer that is less frequently scheduled than a default bearer or is not scheduled at all.