A method and
system for a communication between a first
network element and a second
network element in a communication
system utilizing decentralized identifiers (DIDs), the method comprising: a) using, by the first
network element, a DID comprising: i) a
unique identifier uniquely associated with the first network element; and ii) a stakeholder identifier associated with the first network element and / or a mobile
virtual network operator, MVNO, identification associated with the first network element; b) transmitting, from the first network element to the second network element, a request message comprising the DID; c) receiving, at the second network element, the request message and extracting the stakeholder identifier and / or extracting the MVNO identification from the DID; d) evaluating, at the second network element, the stakeholder identifier based on a first criteria, in particular a first security criteria, and / or evaluating the MVNO identification based on a second criteria, in particular a second security criteria; e) determining, based on the evaluation, whether to accept or deny the request for establishing a communication; and f) establishing a communication, in particular a
secure communication, between the first and second network elements if the request is accepted.