Signaling selects contention-based or non-contention access methods to reduce delay uncertainty and collision risks.
A network entity configures random access channel occasions for on-demand synchronization signal blocks using dynamic control signaling.
Transmitting a disconnect request over the old radio access technology resolves data stall issues caused by lingering sessions during subscription transitions.
Direct data forwarding between nodes reduces latency and signaling complexity when X2 interface availability is confirmed.
Leaving uplink radio resources unscheduled reduces interference from macro nodes, enabling successful random access in areas with uplink downlink imbalance.