Feature Description

AMF uses the paging procedure when the network requires to signal the UE which is in CM-IDLE state. For example, N1 signaling to UE, or User Plane connection activation for PDU sessions (to deliver mobile terminated user data). AMF supports paging strategies to minimize the paging load.

Paging Request triggers the UE-initiated Service Request procedure and the paging procedure has the following three essential functionalities:

  • Paging Initiation

  • Selecting a paging profile

  • Paging procedure