6.2 Multi-mode environment (2G/3G case)

6.2.1 PLMN and RAT selection

6.2.2 Cell selection and reselection

6.2.1.1 Selection of the correct PLMN and associated RAT

6.2.1.2 Selection of RAT for HPLMN; Manual mode

6.2.1.3 Selection of RAT for UPLMN; Manual mode

6.2.1.4 Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Manual mode

6.2.1.5 Selection of "Other PLMN / access technology combinations"; Manual mode

6.2.1.6 Selection of RAT for HPLMN; Automatic mode

6.2.1.7 Selection of RAT for UPLMN; Automatic mode

6.2.1.8 Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Automatic mode

6.2.1.8a Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Different ITU regions

6.2.1.9 Selection of "Other PLMN / access technology combinations"; Automatic mode

6.2.1.10 Void

6.2.1.11 Selection of PLMN and RAT in shared network environment, Manual Mode

6.2.2.1 Cell reselection if cell becomes barred or S<0; UTRAN to GSM

6.2.2.1a Cell reselection if cell becomes barred or S<0; UTRAN(1.28Mcps TDD) to GSM

6.2.2.2 Cell reselection if cell becomes barred or C1<0; GSM to UTRAN

6.2.2.2a Cell reselection if cell becomes barred or C1<0; GSM to UTRAN (1.28 Mcps TDD)

6.2.2.3 Cell reselection timings; GSM to UTRAN

6.2.2.3a Cell reselection timings; GSM to UTRAN (1.28 Mcps TDD)

6.2.2.4 Cell reselection in multi-mode shared network environment

6.2.2.5 Cell reselection using SIB18; UTRAN to GSM

34.123-13GPPPart 1: Protocol conformance specificationRelease 15TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

Tools: ARFCN - Frequency Conversion for 5G NR/LTE/UMTS/GSM

For Inter-RAT idle mode test cases cells belonging to different RAT shall use different LAC and RAC.

6.2.1.1.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE selects the correct combination of PLMN and associated access technology according to the fields on the USIM.

6.2.1.1.2 Conformance requirement

1. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see TS 23.122, clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

If there is no registered PLMN, or if registration is not possible due to the PLMN being unavailable or registration failure, the MS follows either Automatic or Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure depending on its operating mode.

2. The "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology", "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" and "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data fields in the SIM include associated access technologies for each PLMN entry. The PLMN/access technology combinations are listed in priority order. If an entry includes more than one access technology, then no priority is defined for the preferred access technology and the priority is an implementation issue.

3. To allow provision for multiple HPLMN codes, the HPLMN access technologies are stored on the SIM together with PLMN codes. This version of the specification does not support multiple HLPMN codes and the "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field is only used by the MS to get the HPLMN access technologies. The HPLMN code is the PLMN code included in the IMSI.

4. Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMNs, if available and allowable in the following order:

i) HPLMN (if not previously selected);

ii) Each PLMN in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

iii) Each PLMN in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

iv) Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

v) Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

5. In i [HPLMN (if not previously selected)], the MS shall search for all access technologies it is capable of. No priority is defined for the preferred access technology and the priority is an implementation issue, but "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field on the SIM may be used to optimise the procedure.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.

2. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3

3. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3

4. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1

5. TS 23.122 (Rel-6), clause 4.4.3.1.1 f)

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.1.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE selects the correct combination of HPLMN/access technology combination according to the fields on the USIM. If the UE is not using HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM there is no priority order for the RAT.

6.2.1.1.4 Method of test

Related ICS/IXIT statements

– Access technology priority supported in HPLMNwACT field – yes/no.

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell

CPICH_Ec

[dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)

P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)

Test Channel

PLMN

Radio Access Technology

Cell 2

-70

-59

PLMN 1

UTRAN

Cell 3

-75

-64

PLMN 2

UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-48	1	PLMN 1	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 2	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM A

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN1	GSM
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN1	UTRAN

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM A is set to PLMN1.

USIM B

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM B is set to PLMN2.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE. The UE shall have a USIM with settings according to USIM A.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) The UE is switched off and a USIM with settings according to USIM B is inserted.

e) The UE is switched on.

f) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.1.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN1 (GSM). If the UE is not using HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM or if the UE is Rel-6 or higher, the response from the UE shall be either on Cell 1 or Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be either PLMN1 (GSM) or PLMN1 (UTRAN).

2) In step f), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 3. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (UTRAN). If the UE is not using HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM or if the UE is Rel-6 or higher, the response from the UE shall be either on Cell 3 or Cell 4. The displayed PLMN shall be either PLMN2 (GSM) or PLMN2 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.2.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE selects the HPLMN RAT according to the HPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM. If no RAT on the list is available, the UE shall try to obtain registration on the same PLMN using other UE-supported RATs.

6.2.1.2.2 Conformance requirement

1. To allow provision for multiple HPLMN codes, the HPLMN access technologies are stored on the SIM together with PLMN codes. This version of the specification does not support multiple HLPMN codes and the "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field is only used by the MS to get the HPLMN access technologies. The HPLMN code is the PLMN code included in the IMSI.

2. For HPLMN, the MS shall search for all access technologies it is capable of. The MS shall start its search using the access technologies stored in the "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field on the SIM in priority order (i.e. the PLMN/access technology combinations are listed in priority order, if an entry includes more than one access technology then no priority is defined for the preferred access technology and the priority is an implementation issue).

3. Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS indicates whether there are any PLMNs, which are available using all supported access technologies. This includes PLMNs in the "forbidden PLMNs" list and PLMNs which only offer services not supported by the MS.

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

3.1 HPLMN;

3.2 PLMNs contained in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

3.3 PLMNs contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

3.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

3.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

The user may select his desired PLMN and the MS then initiates registration on this PLMN using the access technology chosen by the user for that PLMN or using the highest priority available access technology for that PLMN, if the associated access technologies have a priority order. (This may take place at any time during the presentation of PLMNs). For such a registration, the MS shall ignore the contents of the "forbidden LAs for roaming", "forbidden LAs for regional provision of service", "forbidden PLMNs for GPRS service" and "forbidden PLMNs" lists.

If the user does not select a PLMN, the selected PLMN shall be the one that was selected before the PLMN selection procedure started. If no such PLMN was selected or that PLMN is no longer available, then the MS shall attempt to camp on any acceptable cell and enter the limited service state.

NOTE: It is an MS implementation option whether to indicate access technologies to the user. If the MS does display access technologies, then the access technology used should be the access technology chosen by the user for that PLMN. If the MS does not display access technologies, then the access technology chosen for a particular PLMN should be the highest priority available access technology for that PLMN, if the associated access technologies have a priority order.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.

2. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1 (f).

3. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.2.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.2.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE searches for a HPLMN RAT according to the HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM in priority order.

1.2 If no RAT on the priority list is available, the UE tries to obtain registration on the same PLMN using other UE-supported RATs.

6.2.1.2.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in manual PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell

CPICH_Ec

[dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)

P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)

Test Channel

PLMN

Radio Access Technology

Cell 1

-72

-59

PLMN 2

UTRAN

Cell 3

-75

-64

PLMN 3

UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 2	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 3	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM A

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_LOCI		PLMN 1
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM A is set to PLMN2.

USIM B

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_LOCI		PLMN 1
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN2

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM B is set to PLMN2.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE. The UE shall have a USIM with settings according to USIM A.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) PLMN2 (UTRAN) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) Cell 1 is switched off.

f) PLMN2 (GSM) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

h) The UE is switched off and a USIM with settings according to USIM B is inserted. All cells except Cell 1 are active.

i) The UE is switched on.

j) PLMN2 (GSM) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

k) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.2.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the list shall be presented. It shall contain as highest priority PLMN2 (UTRAN as number 1 on the list and GSM as number 2).

2) In step d), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_HPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (UTRAN).

3) In step f), the list shall be presented. It shall contain as highest priority PLMN2 (GSM).

4) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 2 (2^nd priority RAT for EF_HPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (GSM).

5) In step j), the list shall be presented. It shall contain as highest priority PLMN2 (GSM).

6) In step k), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (GSM). (PLMN2 is not available on UTRAN so registration on the same PLMN is attempted using other UE-supported RATs).

6.2.1.2a Selection of RAT for HPLMN; Different ITU regions; Manual mode

6.2.1.2a.1 Definition and applicability

Test to verify that a Multi-Band Multi-RAT device using manual network mode supports the Multi-Band Multi-RAT PLMN selection between frequency bands of different ITU regions.

Test is applicable for UEs supporting FDD and GSM, at least one FDD frequency band in ITU region 2 and at least one GSM frequency band in ITU region 1.

6.2.1.2a.2 Conformance requirement

1. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

2. The MS indicates whether there are any PLMNs, which are available using all supported access technologies. This includes PLMNs in the "forbidden PLMNs" list and PLMNs which only offer services not supported by the MS. An MS which supports GSM COMPACT shall also indicate GSM COMPACT PLMNs (which use PBCCH).

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

i)- either the HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or, if one or more of the EHPLMNs are available then based on an optional data field on the SIM either only the highest priority available EHPLMN is to be presented to the user or all available EHPLMNs are presented to the user in priority order. If the data field is not present on the SIM, then only the highest priority available EHPLMN is presented;

ii)- PLMN/access technology combinations contained in the " User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology " data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iii)- PLMN/access technology combinations contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iv)- other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

v)- other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.2a.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that in Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

1.1 the UE indicates PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order if none of PLMNs contained in EF_IMSI, EF_HPLMNwAcT, EF_PLMNwAcT or EF_OPLMNwAcT are available

1.2 the UE registers in the PLMN selected by the user

6.2.1.2a.4 Method of test

NOTE: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations.

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

In the System Information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any cell belonging to the other PLMN’s.

UTRA (FDD) test frequencies for the selection of RAT for HPLMN between frequency bands of different ITU regions.

Test Channel:	1	2	3	Comment
Band II	9263	9313	9263	Uplink UARFCN
Band IV	1313	1363	1313	Uplink UARFCN
*Band V ()**	4133	4158	4133	Uplink UARFCN
Band X	FFS	FFS	FFS	Uplink UARFCN
Band XII	FFS	FFS	FFS	Uplink UARFCN
Band XIII	FFS	FFS	FFS	Uplink UARFCN
Band XIV	FFS	FFS	FFS	Uplink UARFCN
Band II / I	9263	9313	9613	Uplink UARFCN
Band II / VIII	9263	9313	2713	Uplink UARFCN
Band IV / I	1313	1363	9613	Uplink UARFCN
Band IV / VIII	1313	1363	2713	Uplink UARFCN
Band V / I	4133	4158	9613	Uplink UARFCN
Band V / VIII	4133	4158	2713	Uplink UARFCN

NOTE: Bands marked with (*) use a 5 MHz spacing between test channels because the total available bandwidth is limited. Other bands use a 10 MHz spacing between test channels. Test Channel combinations defined for single FDD frequency band (e.g. Band II) are used if the UE does not support any FDD frequency band in ITU region 1 (e.g. UE supports FDD II for ITU region 2 and doesn’t support FDD I or FDD VIII for ITU region 1). Test Channel combinations of two FDD frequency bands are used if the UE supports at least one FDD frequency band of ITU region 2 and at least one FDD frequency band of ITU region 1.

GSM Cell 2 uses test channel 1 as specified in Table 6.6 as primary GSM band for ITU region 2 or alternatively as primary GSM band for ITU region 1 if the UE does not support any GSM band in ITU region 2. GSM Cell 4 uses test channel 2 as specified in Table 6.6 as secondary GSM band for ITU region 1. Primary GSM band for ITU region 1, secondary GSM band for ITU region 1 and primary GSM band for ITU region 2 are selected according to PIXIT parameters.

Step a-e:

Cell

CPICH_Ec

[dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)

Test Channel

Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)

PLMN

Radio Access Technology

Cell 1

-70

PLMN 2

UTRAN

Step f-i:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 3	-70	2	2	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Cell 5	-76	3	1 else 2	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Note: For Cell 5 FDD frequency band of ITU region 2 may be configured if the UE does not support any FDD frequency band of ITU region 1.

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	2 else 1	PLMN 5	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	1	PLMN 6	GSM
Note: For Cell 2 GSM frequency band of ITU region 1 may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region 2.

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values according to TS 34.108 section 8 except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN (Note)	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 1 (ITU region 2)	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 1 (ITU region 2)	GSM
NOTE: 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’.

The EF_PLMNwACT list shall be empty according to 3GPP TS 31.102, Annex E. The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN 1 (ITU region 2). 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 2, before switched off .

Related ICS/IXIT statement(s)

None

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 1 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) Set the network selection mode to manual and then power off the UE.

e) Cell 1 is switched off.

f) The SS activates Cell 2, Cell 3, Cell 4 and Cell 5.

g) The UE is switched on.

h) If the UE supports FDD frequency band used in ITU region 1 then PLMN4 (UTRAN) shall be selected manually when PLMN list is indicated. Otherwise, if the UE does not support FDD frequency band used in ITU region 1, then PLMN6 (GSM) shall be selected when PLMN list is indicated.

i) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.2a.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (registered PLMN). The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN 2 (UTRAN).

2) In step g), confirm that the UE after performing manual search, indicates following PLMNs and RATs in any order:

– PLMN3, FDD UTRAN Frequency band used in ITU region 2

– PLMN4, FDD UTRAN Frequency band used in ITU region 1 or 2.

– PLMN5, GSM Frequency band used in ITU region 2 or 1.

– PLMN6, GSM Frequency band used in ITU region 1

3) In step i)

– if the UE supports FDD frequency band used in ITU region 1 the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 and the indicated PLMN shall be PLMN4

– otherwise, if the UE does not support FDD frequency band used in ITU region 1 the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 and the indicated PLMN shall be PLMN6.

6.2.1.3.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE selects the UPLMN RAT according to the UPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM. If no PLMN/RAT on the UPLMN RAT priority list is available then the UE shall search for PLMNs in the OPLMN list.

6.2.1.3.2 Conformance requirement

1. Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN;

1.2 PLMNs contained in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 PLMNs contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.2.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.3.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE selects the UPLMN RAT according to the UPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.2 If no RAT on the UPLMN RAT priority list is available, the UE searches for PLMNs in the OPLMN list.

6.2.1.3.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in manual PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-72	-59	1	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Cell 3	-75	-64	2	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Cell 5	-78	-69	3	PLMN 5	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 3	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 4	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_LOCI		PLMN 1
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 3	UTRAN
EF_PLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 4	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 5	UTRAN
EF_OPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 6	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN2.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-5 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) PLMN3 (UTRAN) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) Cell 1 and Cell 2 are switched off. See note.

f) PLMN4 (GSM) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

h) Cell 4 and Cell 3 are switched off. See note.

i) PLMN5 (UTRAN) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

j) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

NOTE: When the serving cell (Cell 1 in step e and Cell 4 in step h) is switched off then the UE will trigger the recovery from lack of coverage scenario (TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3.1). The UE will search for a cell within the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the UE is capable of. Thus Cell 2 in step e and Cell 3 in step h need to be switched off.

6.2.1.3.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the list shall be presented. It shall contain in priority PLMN3 (UTRAN), PLMN4 (GSM), other PLMNs.

2) In step d), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_PLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN3 (UTRAN).

3) In step f), the list shall be presented. It shall contain in priority PLMN4 (GSM), PLMN5 (UTRAN), other PLMNs.

4) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (2^nd priority RAT for EF_PLMNwACT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN4 (GSM).

5) In step i), the list shall be presented. It shall contain as highest priority PLMN5 (UTRAN).

6) In step j), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN5 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.4.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE selects the OPLMN RAT according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM. If no PLMN/RAT on the OPLMN RAT priority list is available then the UE shall search for other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order.

6.2.1.4.2 Conformance requirement

1. Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN;

1.2 PLMNs contained in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 PLMNs contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.2.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.4.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE selects the OPLMN RAT according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.2 If no PLMN/RAT on the OPLMN RAT priority list is available, the UE searches for "other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order".

6.2.1.4.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in manual PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-72	-59	1	PLMN 5	UTRAN
Cell 3	-75	-64	2	PLMN 6	UTRAN
Cell 5	-78	-69	3	PLMN 7	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 5	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 6	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_LOCI		PLMN 1
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 3	UTRAN
EF_PLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 4	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 5	UTRAN
EF_OPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 6	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN2.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-5 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) PLMN5 (UTRAN) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) Cell 1 and Cell2 are switched off. See note.

f) PLMN6 (GSM) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

h) Cell 4 and Cell 3 are switched off. See note.

i) PLMN7 (UTRAN) shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

j) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.4.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the list shall be presented. It shall contain in priority PLMN5 (UTRAN), PLMN6 (GSM), other PLMNs.

2) In step d), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN5 (UTRAN).

3) In step f), the list shall be presented. It shall contain as highest priority PLMN6 (GSM) followed by PLMN5 (GSM), PLMN6 (UTRAN) and PLMN7 (UTRAN) in random order.

4) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (2^nd priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN6 (GSM).

5) In step i), the list shall be presented. It shall contain PLMN5 (GSM), PLMN6 (UTRAN) and PLMN7 (UTRAN) in random order.

6) In step j), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN7 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.5.1 Definition

Test to verify that if neither RPLMN, HPLMN, UPLMN nor OPLMN is available, the UE tries to obtain registration on "Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order". Forbidden PLMNs shall also by displayed in the list.

6.2.1.5.2 Conformance requirement

1. Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN;

1.2 PLMNs contained in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 PLMNs contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

In 1.5, the MS shall order the PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality within each access technology. The order between PLMN/access technology combinations with different access technologies is an MS implementation issue.

2. UTRA case: The UE shall scan all RF channels in the UTRA band according to its capabilities to find available PLMNs. On each carrier, the UE shall search for the strongest cell according to the cell search procedures (for FDD, see TS 25.214, and TDD, see TS 25.224) and read its system information, in order to find out which PLMN the cell belongs to. If the UE can read the PLMN identity, the found PLMN shall be reported to the NAS as a high quality PLMN (but without the RSCP value), provided that the following high quality criterion is fulfilled:

– For an FDD cell, the measured primary CPICH RSCP value shall be greater than or equal to -95 dBm.

– For a TDD cell, the measured P-CCPCH RSCP value shall be greater than or equal to –84 dBm.

Found PLMNs that do not satisfy the high quality criterion, but for which the UE has been able to read the PLMN identities are reported to the NAS together with the CPICH RSCP value for UTRA FDD cells and P‑CCPCH RSCP for UTRA TDD cells.

3. GSM case: A PLMN shall be understood to be received with high quality signal if the signal level is above ‑85 dBm.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.2.

2. TS 25.304, clause 5.1.2.2.

3. TS 03.22, clause 4.4.3.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.5.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that if neither RPLMN, HPLMN, UPLMN nor OPLMN is available, the UE tries to obtain registration on "Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order".

2. To verify that forbidden PLMNs are also displayed in the list.

6.2.1.5.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in manual PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)	High Quality signal	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-80	-74	Yes	1	PLMN 7	UTRAN
Cell 3	-80	-69	Yes	2	PLMN 9	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	High Quality signal	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-65	Yes	1	PLMN 8	GSM
Cell 4	-65	Yes	3	PLMN 11	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_LOCI		PLMN 7
EF_FPLMN	PLMN 8
EF_FPLMN	PLMN 9

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) PLMN7 shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) Cell 1 is switched off.

f) PLMN8 shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented. The SS shall accept the Registration Request from the UE.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

h) Cell 2 is switched off.

i) PLMN9 shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented. The SS shall accept the Registration Request from the UE.

j) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

k) Cell 3 is switched off.

l) PLMN11 shall be selected when the PLMN list is presented.

m) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

n) Cell 4 is switched off.

6.2.1.5.5 Test Requirements

In all steps, the PLMN priority list shall be as follows: PLMN7, PLMN8, PLMN9 and PLMN11 in random order.

1) In step c), the list shall be presented and contain PLMN7, 8, 9, 11.

2) In step d), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN7.

3) In step f), the list shall be presented and contain PLMN 8, 9, 11.

4) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN8.

5) In step i), the list shall be presented and contain PLMN9, 11.

6) In step j), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 3. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN9.

7) In step l), the list shall be presented and contain PLMN11. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN11.

8) After step n), the UE shall inform that no network is available

6.2.1.6.1 Definition

6.2.1.6.2 Conformance requirement

2. Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMNs, if available and allowable in the following order:

i) HPLMN (if not previously selected);

ii) Each PLMN in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

iii) Each PLMN in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

iv) Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

v) Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

If registration cannot be achieved because no PLMNs are available and allowable, the MS indicates "no service" to the user, waits until a new PLMN is available and allowable and then repeats the procedure.

If there were one or more PLMNs which were available and allowable, but an LR failure made registration on those PLMNs unsuccessful or an entry in the "forbidden LAs for regional provision of service" list prevented a registration attempt, the MS selects the first such PLMN again and enters a limited service state.

Alternative 3a for R99, Rel-4 and Rel-5:

3a. In i [HPLMN (if not previously selected)], the MS shall search for all access technologies it is capable of. The MS shall start its search using the access technologies stored in the "HPLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field on the SIM in priority order as defined in 23.122 clause 4.4.3 (i.e. the PLMN/access technology combinations are listed in priority order, if an entry includes more than one access technology then no priority is defined for the preferred access technology and the priority is an implementation issue).

Alternative 3b for all releases (from R99 onwards):

3b. In i [HPLMN (if not previously selected)], the MS shall search for all access technologies it is capable of. No priority is defined for the preferred access technology and the priority is an implementation issue, but “HPLMN Selector with Access Technology” data field on the SIM may be used to optimise the procedure.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.

2. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1.

3a. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1 f)

3b. TS 23.122 (Rel-6), clause 4.4.3.1.1 f)

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.6.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE searches for a HPLMN RAT according to the HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM in priority order. If the UE is not using HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM, there is no priority order for the RAT.

1.2 If no RAT on the priority list is available, the UE tries to obtain registration on the same PLMN using other UE-supported RATs.

6.2.1.6.4 Method of test

Related ICS/IXIT statements

– Access technology priority supported in HPLMNwACT field – yes/no.

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell

CPICH_Ec

[dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)

P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)

Test Channel

PLMN

Radio Access Technology

Cell 1

-70

-59

PLMN 2

UTRAN

Cell 3

-60

PLMN 3

UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 2	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM A

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^ST	PLMN3	UTRAN

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM A is set to PLMN2.

USIM B

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN2
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^ST	PLMN3	UTRAN

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for USIM B is set to PLMN2.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-3 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE. The UE shall have a USIM with settings according to USIM A.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) The UE is switched off. All cells except Cell 1 are active. The UE is switched on.

e) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off and a USIM with settings according to USIM B is inserted. All cells except Cell 1 are active.

g) The UE is switched on.

h) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.6.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_HPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (UTRAN). If the UE is not using HPLMN Selector with Access Technology data field on the USIM or if UE is Rel-6 or higher, the response from the UE shall be either on Cell 1 or Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (either UTRAN or GSM).

2) In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (GSM).

3) In step h), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 2. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN2 (GSM).

6.2.1.7.1 Definition

6.2.1.7.2 Conformance requirement

1. Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMNs, if available and allowable in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN (if not previously selected);

1.2 Each PLMN in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 Each PLMN in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.7.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE selects the UPLMN RAT according to the UPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.2 If no PLMN/RAT on the UPLMN RAT priority list is available, the UE searches for PLMNs in the OPLMN list.

6.2.1.7.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

In system information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any other cell belonging to the same PLMN.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH [dBm] (TDD)	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-70	-59	1	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Cell 3	-75	-64	2	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Cell 5	-80	-69	3	PLMN 5	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 3	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 4	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 3	UTRAN
EF_PLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 4	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 5	UTRAN
EF_OPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 6	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN2.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 1, before switched off.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-5 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN1) nor home PLMN/RAT (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM) the UE shall select Cell 1 (1^st priority PLMN/RAT in EF_PLMNwAcT).

d) Cell 1 and Cell 2 are switched off. See note.

e) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN3 registered at step c), home PLMN (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM) nor any cells for the 1^st priority PLMN/RAT in EF_PLMNwAcT (PLMN3/UTRAN) then UE shall select Cell 4 (2^nd priority PLMN/RAT in EF_PLMNwAcT).

f) Cell 4 and Cell 3 are switched off. See note.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN4 registered at step e), home PLMN (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM) nor user controlled PLMN/RAT (PLMN3/UTRAN or PLMN4/GSM) then UE shall select Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT).

NOTE: When the serving cell (Cell 1 in step d and Cell 4 in step f) is switched off then the UE will trigger the recovery from lack of coverage scenario (TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3.1). The UE will search for a cell within the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the UE is capable of. Thus need Cell 2 in step d and Cell 3 in step f to be switched off.

6.2.1.7.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_PLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN3 (UTRAN).

2) In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (2^nd priority RAT for EF_PLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN4 (GSM).

3) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN5 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.8.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE selects the OPLMN RAT according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM. If no PLMN/RAT on the OPLMN list is available then the UE shall search for other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order.

6.2.1.8.2 Conformance requirement

1. Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMNs, if available and allowable in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN (if not previously selected);

1.2 Each PLMN in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 Each PLMN in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.8.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 the UE selects the OPLMN RAT according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.2 If no PLMN/RAT on the OPLMN RAT priority list is available, the UE searches for "other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order".

6.2.1.8.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

In system information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any other cell belonging to the same PLMN.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-70	-59	1	PLMN 5	UTRAN
Cell 3	-75	-64	2	PLMN 6	UTRAN
Cell 5	-80	-69	3	PLMN 7	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	PLMN 5	GSM
Cell 4	-50	2	PLMN 6	GSM

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN2	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN2	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 3	UTRAN
EF_PLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 4	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 5	UTRAN
EF_OPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 6	GSM

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN2.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 1, before switched off.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-5 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN1), home PLMN/RAT (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM) nor user controlled PLMN/RAT (PLMN3/UTRAN or PLMN4/GSM) then the UE shall select Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT).

d) Cell 1 and Cell 2 are switched off. See note.

e) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN5 registered in step c), home PLMN/RAT (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM), user controlled PLMN/RAT (PLMN3/UTRAN or PLMN4/GSM) nor any cells for the 1^st priority PLMN/RAT in EF_OPLMNwAcT (PLMN5/UTRAN) then UE shall select Cell 4 (2^nd priority PLMN/RAT in EF_OPLMNwAcT).

f) Cell 4 and Cell 3 are switched off. See note.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. As no cell exists for neither registered PLMN (PLMN6 registered in step e ), home PLMN/RAT (PLMN2, UTRAN or GSM), user controlled PLMN/RAT (PLMN3/UTRAN or PLMN4/GSM) nor operator controlled PLMN/RAT (PLMN5/UTRAN or PLMN6/GSM) then UE shall select another PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order (Cell 5).

6.2.1.8.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN5 (UTRAN).

2) In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (2^nd priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN6 (GSM).

3) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on either Cell 5 (other PLMN/access technology combination) with associated PLMN7 (UTRAN) shown.

In the initial conditions the assignment of ITU region A and ITU region B depends on the selected operation band under test. The FDD frequency bands used in different ITU regions are indicated in table 6.2A. Test channel configurations for the FDD frequency bands are specified in Table 6.3B.

For the case that operation band under test belongs to ITU region 2 (A=2, B=1) following channel configuration is used:

– UTRAN test channel 1 and UTRAN test channel 4 uses primary FDD band for ITU region 2.

– UTRAN test channel 2 and UTRAN test channel 3 uses secondary FDD band for ITU region 2.

– Test channel configurations for the GSM frequency bands are specified in Table 6.6.

– GSM test channel 1 uses primary GSM band for ITU region 2 or alternatively as secondary GSM band for ITU region 1 if the UE does not support any GSM band in ITU region 2.

– GSM test channel 2 uses primary GSM band for ITU region 1.

– GSM test channel 3 uses secondary GSM band for ITU region 1.

For the case that operation band under test belongs to ITU region 1 (A=1, B=2) following channel configuration is used:

– UTRAN test channel 1 and UTRAN test channel 4 uses primary FDD band for ITU region 1.

– UTRAN test channel 2 and UTRAN test channel 3 uses secondary FDD band for ITU region 1.

– Test channel configurations for the GSM frequency bands are specified in Table 6.7.

– GSM test channel 1 uses primary GSM band for ITU region 1 or alternatively as secondary GSM band for ITU region 2 if the UE does not support any GSM band in ITU region 1.

– GSM test channel 2 uses primary GSM band for ITU region 2.

– GSM test channel 3 uses secondary GSM band for ITU region 2.

Primary and secondary FDD and GSM bands for both ITU regions are selected according to PIXIT parameters.

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table below.

PLMN	MCC1	MCC2	MCC3	MNC1	MNC2	MNC3 (Note 1)	LAC (Note 3)
1	0	0	1	0	1	ITU region A	x
2	0	0	1	0	2	ITU region A	x
3	0	0	1	0	3	ITU region A else ITU region B (Note 2)	x
4	0	0	1	0	4	ITU region A	x
5	0	0	1	0	5	ITU region B	x
6	0	0	1	0	6	ITU region B	x
7	0	0	1	0	7	ITU region B	x
8	0	0	1	0	8	ITU region A	x
NOTE 1: 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMN is for ITU region 2. NOTE 2: ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A. NOTE 3: ‘x’ denotes any value.

6.2.1.8a.1 Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Different ITU regions; Automatic mode

6.2.1.8a.1.1 Definition and applicability

Test to verify that at switch on or following recovery from lack of coverage, the UE selects the registered PLMN. The UE performs Multi-Band Multi-RAT PLMN selection between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" priority list on the USIM. If the UE is in a VPLMN it periodically attempts to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN according HPLMN Search Period on the USIM.

Test is applicable for UEs supporting FDD and GSM and at least one frequency band of different ITU region in each RAT.

6.2.1.8a.1.2 Conformance requirement

1. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

If there is no registered PLMN, or if registration is not possible due to the PLMN being unavailable or registration failure, the MS follows one of the following two procedures depending on its operating mode.

2. The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMN/access technology combinations, if available and allowable, in the following order:

i) either the HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or the highest priority EHPLMN that is available (if the EHPLMN list is present) ;

ii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

3. If the MS is in a VPLMN, the MS shall periodically attempt to obtain service on its HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or one of its EHPLMNs (if the EHPLMN list is present) or a higher priority PLMN/access technology combinations listed in "user controlled PLMN selector" or "operator controlled PLMN selector" by scanning in accordance with the requirements that are applicable to i), ii) and iii) as defined in the Automatic Network Selection Mode in clause 4.4.3.1.1.

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The attempts to access the HPLMN or an EHPLMN or higher priority PLMN shall be as specified below:

a) The periodic attempts shall only be performed in automatic mode when the MS is roaming;

b) After switch on, a period of at least 2 minutes and at most T minutes shall elapse before the first attempt is made;

c) The MS shall make an attempt if the MS is on the VPLMN at time T after the last attempt;

d) Periodic attempts shall only be performed by the MS while in idle mode;

e) If the HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or a EHPLMN (if the list is present) or a higher priority PLMN is not found, the MS shall remain on the VPLMN.

f) In steps i), ii) and iii) of subclause 4.4.3.1.1 the MS shall limit its attempts to access higher priority PLMN/access technology combinations to PLMN/access technology combinations of the same country as the current serving VPLMN, as defined in Annex B.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.8a.1.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that in Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

1.1 at switch on the UE selects the registered PLMN using all access technologies that the UE is capable of.

1.2 the UE selects the OPLMN RAT between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.3 the UE attempts to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN according to HPLMN Search Period on the USIM

6.2.1.8a.1.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

In the System Information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any cell belonging to the other PLMN’s.

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table above under section 6.2.1.8a

Step a-f:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-70	1	A	PLMN 2	UTRAN
Cell 3	-76	2	A	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 3 for ITU region 2).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	A else B	PLMN 3	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. GSM frequency band of ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A.

Step g-h:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 5	-70	3	A	PLMN 8	UTRAN
Cell 7	-76	4	A	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 7 and FDD V for Cell 5 for ITU region 2). Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for FDD Cell 1 and Cell 5 if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. in case of ITU region 2 FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 5 may be configured).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 6	-48	3	B	PLMN 7	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different GSM frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two GSM frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. in case of ITU region 1 GSM 900 for Cell 6 and GSM 1800 for Cell 4 may be configured).

The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values according to TS 34.108 section 8 except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 1	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 1	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 8	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN 8	GSM
	3^rd	PLMN 7	GSM
	4^th	PLMN 6	UTRAN
	5^th	PLMN 6	GSM
	6^th	PLMN 5	UTRAN
	7^th	PLMN 5	GSM
	8^th	PLMN 4	UTRAN
	9^th	PLMN 3	UTRAN
	10^th	PLMN 3	GSM
	11^th	PLMN 2	UTRAN
	12^th	PLMN 2	GSM

The EF_PLMNwACT list shall be empty according to 3GPP TS 31.102, Annex E.

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN 1.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 2, before switched off.

Related ICS/IXIT statement(s)

None

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 1, Cell 2, Cell 3 and Cell 4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) The SS starts timer of tmin = 2 minutes and tmax = (6 minutes + cell selection time) after the previous registration.

e) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

f) Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 are switched off.

g) The SS activates Cell 5, Cell 6 and Cell 7.

h) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.8a.1.5 Test Requirements

1. In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (registered PLMN). The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN 2 (UTRAN).

2. In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (7^th priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT) between tmin = 2 minutes and tmax = (6 minutes + cell selection time) seconds after the previous registration. The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN5 (GSM).

3. In step h), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT) within a maximum of tmax = (6 minutes + cell selection time) after the previous registration. The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN8 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.8a.2 Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Different ITU regions; Limited service; Automatic mode

6.2.1.8a.2.1 Definition and applicability

Test to verify that at switch on or following recovery from lack of coverage, the UE selects the registered PLMN. The UE performs Multi-Band Multi-RAT PLMN selection between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" priority list on the USIM. When the network rejects the idle update procedure with reject cause “PLMN not allowed” the UE shall attempt to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN according to the entries on the USIM.

Test is applicable for UEs supporting FDD and GSM and at least one frequency band of different ITU region in each RAT.

6.2.1.8a.2.2 Conformance requirement

1. If a message with cause value "PLMN not allowed" is received by an MS in response to an LR request from a VPLMN, that VPLMN is added to a list of "forbidden PLMNs" in the SIM and thereafter that VPLMN will not be accessed by the MS when in automatic mode.

2. The behaviour of the MS in the roaming not allowed state is dependent on the LR reject cause as shown in table 2 in clause 5. Additionally:

– in automatic mode, "PLMN not allowed" and "roaming not allowed in this location area" cause the Automatic Network Selection procedure of clause 4.4.3.1.1 to be started;

3. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

4. The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMN/access technology combinations, if available and allowable, in the following order:

i) either the HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or the highest priority EHPLMN that is available (if the EHPLMN list is present) ;

ii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 3.1, 4.3.3, 4.4.3.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.8a.2.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that in Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

1.1 the UE selects the registered PLMN using all access technologies that the UE is capable of.

1.2 the UE selects the OPLMN RAT between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.3 the UE attempts to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN when registration attempt is rejected with "PLMN not allowed" cause.

6.2.1.8a.2.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

In the System Information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any cell belonging to the other PLMN’s.

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table above under section 6.2.1.8a

Step a-g:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-70	1	A	PLMN 2	UTRAN
Cell 3	-76	2	A	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 3 for ITU region 2).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	A else B	PLMN 3	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. GSM frequency band of ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A.

Step h-k:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 5	-70	3	A	PLMN 8	UTRAN
Cell 7	-76	4	A	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 7 and FDD V for Cell 5 for ITU region 2). Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for FDD Cell 1 Cell 5 if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. in case of ITU region 2 FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 5 may be configured).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 6	-48	3	B	PLMN 7	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different GSM frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two GSM frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. in case of ITU region 1 GSM 900 for Cell 6 and GSM 1800 for Cell 4 may be configured).

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values according to TS 34.108 section 8 except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN (Note)	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 1 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 1 (ITU region A)	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 8 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN 8 (ITU region A)	GSM
	3^rd	PLMN 7 (ITU region B)	GSM
	4^th	PLMN 6 (ITU region B)	UTRAN
	5^th	PLMN 6 (ITU region B)	GSM
	6^th	PLMN 5 (ITU region B)	UTRAN
	7^th	PLMN 5 (ITU region B)	GSM
	8^th	PLMN 4 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	9^th	PLMN 3 (ITU region A else B)	UTRAN
	10^th	PLMN 3 (ITU region A else B)	GSM
	11^th	PLMN 2 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	12^th	PLMN 2 (ITU region A)	GSM
NOTE: 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2. ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A.

The EF_PLMNwACT list shall be empty according to 3GPP TS 31.102, Annex E.

The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN 1 (ITU region A). 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 2, before switched off (ITU region A). 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2.

Related ICS/IXIT statement(s)

None

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 1, Cell 2, Cell 3 and Cell 4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) The registration attempt on Cell 1 is rejected by the SS using cause “PLMN not allowed” (#11).

e) The SS waits for the next random access requests from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off.

g) Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 are switched off.

h) The SS activates Cell 5, Cell 6 and Cell 7.

i) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

j) The registration attempt on Cell 4 is rejected by the SS using cause “PLMN not allowed” (#11).

k) The SS waits for the next random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.8a.2.5 Test Requirements

1. In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (registered PLMN).

2. In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (7^th priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT) after rejection of previous registration attempt. The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN5 (GSM).

3. In step i), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (registered PLMN).

4. In step k), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT) after rejection of previous registration attempt. The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN8 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.8a.3 Selection of RAT for OPLMN; Different ITU regions; No service; Automatic mode

6.2.1.8a.3.1 Definition and applicability

Test to verify that at switch on or following recovery from lack of coverage, the UE selects the registered PLMN. If there is no registered PLMN or if registration is not possible due to the PLMN being unavailable the UE shall attempt to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN according to the entries on the USIM. The UE performs Multi-Band Multi-RAT PLMN selection between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" priority list on the USIM.

Test is applicable for UEs supporting FDD and GSM and at least one frequency band of different ITU region in each RAT.

6.2.1.8a.3.2 Conformance requirement

1. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

2. The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMN/access technology combinations, if available and allowable, in the following order:

i) either the HPLMN (if the EHPLMN list is not present or is empty) or the highest priority EHPLMN that is available (if the EHPLMN list is present) ;

ii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iii) each PLMN/access technology combination in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

…

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.8a.3.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that in Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

1.1 the UE selects the registered PLMN using all access technologies that the UE is capable of.

1.2 the UE selects the OPLMN RAT between frequency bands of different ITU regions according to the OPLMN RAT priority list on the USIM.

1.3 the UE attempts to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN when following recovery from lack of coverage (registration not possible due to the PLMN being unavailable).

6.2.1.8a.3.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

In the System Information broadcast in each cell, the neighbouring cell list does not contain any cell belonging to the other PLMN’s.

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table above under section 6.2.1.8a

Step a-f:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-70	1	A	PLMN 2	UTRAN
Cell 3	-76	2	A	PLMN 4	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 3 for ITU region 2).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-48	1	A else B	PLMN 3	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. GSM frequency band of ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A.

Step g-i:

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 5	-70	3	A	PLMN 8	UTRAN
Cell 7	-76	4	A	PLMN 3	UTRAN
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations. Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for the cells if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. FDD II for Cell 7 and FDD V for Cell 5 for ITU region 2). Different FDD frequency bands shall be defined for FDD Cell 1 and Cell 5 if the UE supports two FDD frequency bands of same ITU region (e.g. in case of ITU region 2 FDD II for Cell 1 and FDD V for Cell 5 may be configured).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	Frequency band used in ITU region (Note)	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 6	-48	3	B	PLMN 7	GSM
Cell 4	-52	2	B	PLMN 5	GSM
Note: The test may be executed with frequency bands of various ITU region combinations.

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values according to TS 34.108 section 8 except for those listed below.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN (Note)	Access Technology Identifier
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 1 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 1 (ITU region A)	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 8 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	2^nd	PLMN 8 (ITU region A)	GSM
	3^rd	PLMN 7 (ITU region B)	GSM
	4^th	PLMN 6 (ITU region B)	UTRAN
	5^th	PLMN 6 (ITU region B)	GSM
	6^th	PLMN 5 (ITU region B)	UTRAN
	7^th	PLMN 5 (ITU region B)	GSM
	8^th	PLMN 4 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	9^th	PLMN 3 (ITU region A else B)	UTRAN
	10^th	PLMN 3 (ITU region A else B)	GSM
	11^th	PLMN 2 (ITU region A)	UTRAN
	12^th	PLMN 2 (ITU region A)	GSM
NOTE: 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2. ITU region B may be configured if the UE does not support any GSM frequency band of ITU region A.

The EF_PLMNwACT list shall be empty according to 3GPP TS 31.102, Annex E. The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN 1 (ITU region A). 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2.

UE is previously registered on PLMN 2, before switched off (ITU region A). 3^rd digit of MNC value is equal to ‘1’ if used PLMNs are for ITU region 2.

Related ICS/IXIT statement(s)

None

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 1, Cell 2, Cell 3 and Cell 4 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) Cell 1 is switched off by the SS, after the previous registration.

e) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

f) Cell 2 and Cell 3 are switched off by the SS.

g) The SS activates Cell 5, Cell 6 and Cell 7 after the previous test step.

h) Cell 4 is switched off by the SS.

i) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.8a.3.5 Test Requirements

1. In step c), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1 (registered PLMN). The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN 2 (UTRAN).

2. In step e), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 4 (7^th priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN5 (GSM).

3. In step i), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 5 (1^st priority RAT for EF_OPLMNwAcT). The indicated PLMN shall be PLMN8 (UTRAN).

6.2.1.9.1 Definition

6.2.1.9.2 Conformance requirement

1. Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure:

The MS selects and attempts registration on other PLMNs, if available and allowable in the following order:

1.1 HPLMN (if not previously selected);

1.2 Each PLMN in the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.3 Each PLMN in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data field in the SIM (in priority order);

1.4 Other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

1.5 Other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

– For an FDD cell, the measured primary CPICH RSCP value shall be greater than or equal to -95 dBm.

– For a TDD cell, the measured P-CCPCH RSCP shall be greater than or equal to –84 dBm.

3. GSM case: A PLMN shall be understood to be received with high quality signal if the signal level is above ‑85 dBm.

References

1. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.1.

2. TS 25.304, clause 5.1.2.2.

3. TS 03.22, clause 4.4.3.

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.9.3 Test purpose

6.2.1.9.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is in automatic PLMN selection mode.

Cell levels are from tables 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.

Cell	CPICH_Ec [dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)	P-CCPCH_RSCP [dBm] (TDD)	"High Quality signal"	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 1	-80	-69	Yes	1	PLMN 7	UTRAN
Cell 3	-80	-69	Yes	2	PLMN 9	UTRAN

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	"High Quality signal"	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 2	-65	Yes	1	PLMN 8	GSM

UE is previously registered on PLMN7, before switched off.

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1-3 and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on.

c) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

d) The cell on which a response was received, is switched off.

e) Step c-d) is repeated until the UE informs that no network is available.

6.2.1.9.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the displayed PLMN is noted.

2) When the test procedure has finished, the noted PLMNs shall have appeared in the following order: PLMN7 first, then PLMN8 or PLMN9 in random order.

6.2.1.11.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE can present the available PLMNs in priority order to the user when asked to do so in multi-mode Shared Network environment (Manual Mode). This includes PLMNs broadcasted in UTRAN cells (IE “PLMN Identity”, UTRAN IE “Multiple PLMN list” ) and in GSM cells. The test also verifies that displayed PLMNs can be selected by the user and that the UE attempts to access the selected PLMN. After successful registration, the selected PLMN shall be displayed to the user. The order of the displayed PLMNs shall be as specified by TS 23.122.

6.2.1.11.2 Conformance requirement

1a. At switch on or recovery from lack of coverage

At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

EXCEPTION: In A/Gb mode an MS with voice capability, shall not search for CPBCCH carriers. In A/Gb mode an MS not supporting packet services shall not search for CPBCCH carriers.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

EXCEPTION: If registration is not possible on recovery from lack of coverage due to the registered PLMN being unavailable, a MS attached to GPRS services may, optionally, continue looking for the registered PLMN for an implementation dependent time.

NOTE: A MS attached to GPRS services should use the above exception only if one or more PDP contexts are currently active.

1b. At switch on, or following recovery from lack of coverage, the MS selects the registered PLMN or equivalent PLMN (if it is available) using all access technologies that the MS is capable of and if necessary (in the case of recovery from lack of coverage, see clause 4.5.2) attempts to perform a Location Registration.

EXCEPTION: In A/Gb mode an MS with voice capability, shall not search for CPBCCH carriers. In A/Gb mode an MS not supporting packet services shall not search for CPBCCH carriers.

If successful registration is achieved, the MS indicates the selected PLMN.

EXCEPTION: At switch on, if the MS is in manual mode and neither registered PLMN nor PLMN that is equivalent to it is available but EHPLMN is available, then instead of performing the manual network selection mode procedure of clause 4.4.3.1.2 the MS may select and attempt registration on the highest priority EHPLMN. If the EHPLMN list is not available or is empty and the HPLMN is available, then the MS may select and attempt registration on the HPLMN. The MS shall remain in manual mode.

NOTE 1: If successful registration is achieved, then the current serving PLMN becomes the registered PLMN and the MS does not store the previous registered PLMN for later use.

EXCEPTION: If registration is not possible on recovery from lack of coverage due to the registered PLMN being unavailable, an MS attached to GPRS services may, optionally, continue looking for the registered PLMN for an implementation dependent time.

NOTE2: An MS attached to GPRS services should use the above exception only if one or more PDP contexts are currently active.

2. Manual Network Selection Mode Procedure:

If displayed, PLMNs meeting the criteria above are presented in the following order:

i)- HPLMN;

ii)- PLMN/access technology combinations contained in the " User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology " data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iii)- PLMN/access technology combinations contained in the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data file in the SIM (in priority order);

iv)- other PLMN/access technology combinations with received high quality signal in random order;

v)- other PLMN/access technology combinations in order of decreasing signal quality.

In ii and iii, an MS using a SIM without access technology information storage (i.e. the "User Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" and the "Operator Controlled PLMN Selector with Access Technology" data files are not present) shall instead present the PLMNs contained in the "PLMN Selector" data file in the SIM (in priority order).

In v, requirement h) in clause 4.4.3.1.1 applies.

In GSM COMPACT, the non support of voice services shall be indicated to the user.

Once the UE has registered on a PLMN selected by the user, the UE shall not automatically register on a different PLMN unless:

i) the new PLMN is declared as an equivalent PLMN by the registered PLMN; or

ii) the user selects automatic mode.

NOTE 1: It is an MS implementation option whether to indicate access technologies to the user. If the MS does display access technologies, then the access technology used should be the access technology chosen by the user for that PLMN. If the MS does not display access technologies, then the access technology chosen for a particular PLMN should be the highest priority available access technology for that PLMN, if the associated access technologies have a priority order.

NOTE 2: High quality signal is defined in the appropriate AS specification.

3. If a "PLMN not allowed" message is received by an MS in response to an LR request from a VPLMN, that VPLMN is added to a list of "forbidden PLMNs" in the SIM and thereafter that VPLMN will not be accessed by the MS when in automatic mode. A PLMN is removed from the "forbidden PLMNs" list if, after a subsequent manual selection of that PLMN, there is a successful LR. This list is retained when the MS is switched off or the SIM is removed. The HPLMN shall not be stored on the list of "forbidden PLMNs".

References

1a. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1

1b. TS 23.122 (Rel-7), clause 4.4.3.1

2. TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3.1.2

NOTE: TS 31.102 defines the USIM fields.

6.2.1.11.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that all PLMNs available are displayed to the user in multi-mode Shared Network environment (Manual Mode). This includes for the UTRAN cells, PLMNs broadcasted in IE “PLMN Identity” and IE “Multiple PLMN list”, as well as the PLMNs broadcasted by GSM cells. The available PLMNs shall be displayed in priority order according to TS 23.122.

2. To verify that it is possible to manually select any PLMN, regardless of RAT, from the displayed list, and that the UE subsequently attempts to register on the selected PLMN/RAT.

3. To verify that the UE in general behaves according to TS 23.122 in multi-mode Shared Network environment (Manual Mode).

6.2.1.11.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

Cell levels are from table 6.5 (GSM) and 6.3 (UTRAN FDD).

Cell	RF signal level [dBm]	Test Channel	PLMN	Radio Access Technology
Cell 9	-48	1	PLMN 9	GSM
Cell 10	-50	2	PLMN 10	GSM

Cell

CPICH_Ec

[dBm/3.84 MHz] (FDD)

Test Channel

PLMN

Radio Access Technology

Cell 1

-60

See below

UTRAN

Cell 4

-65

See below

UTRAN

The reference system configuration from TS 34.108 clause 6.1 is used in the UTRAN cells, with the following modifications:

Master Information Block

– MIB value tag	1Set to (Current MIB value tag + 1)
– Supported PLMN types
– PLMN type	GSM-MAP
– PLMN identity
– MCC digit	See table below
– MNC digit	See table below
– Multiple PLMN List
– MIB PLMN Identity	See table below
– Multiple PLMNs (1)
– MCC	See table below
– MNC	See table below
– Multiple PLMNs (2)
– MCC	See table below
– MNC	See table below

The MIB PLMN Identity and PLMN codes broadcasted on the BCCH in each cell shall be configured as defined in the table below.

Cell	MIB PLMN Identity	PLMN Identity		Multiple PLMNs (1)		Multiple PLMNs (2)
Cell	MIB PLMN Identity	MCC digits	MNC digits	MCC digits	MNC digits	MCC digits	MNC digits
1	TRUE	PLMN 1	PLMN 1	–	PLMN 2	–	PLMN 3
4	FALSE	PLMN 4	PLMN 4	–	PLMN 5	–	PLMN 10

NOTE: “–“ (dash) denotes “not present”

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table below.

PLMN	MCC digit			MNC digit
PLMN	1	2	3	1	2	3
1	0	0	1	0	1	–
2	0	0	1	0	2	–
3	0	0	1	0	3	–
4	0	0	1	0	4	–
5	0	0	1	0	5	–
6	0	0	1	0	6	–
9	0	0	1	0	9	–
10	0	0	1	1	0	–

NOTE: “–“ (dash) denotes “not present”

The UE is in manual PLMN selection mode and equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below. The UE has successfully selected a PLMN in manual PLMN selection mode. The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN1.

USIM field	Priority	PLMN	Access Technology Identifier
EF_PLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 10	GSM
EF_PLMNwAcT	2^nd	PLMN 9	GSM
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1^st	PLMN 2	UTRAN

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates all cells and monitors the cells for random access requests from the UE.

b) The UE is switched on. Instead of performing the manual network selection mode procedure the UE may select and attempt registration on the HPLMN (PLMN 1). The SS shall complete the registration procedure, the UE shall remain in manual mode and the test execution shall continue.

c) PLMN 9 shall be selected when the list is displayed.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) Cell 9 is switched off.

f) PLMN 2 shall be selected when the list is displayed.

g) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

h) Cell 1 is switched off.

i) PLMN 10 shall be selected when the list is displayed.

j) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.1.11.5 Test Requirements

1) In step c), the list shall be presented. The priority shall be as follows PLMN 1, PLMN 10, PLMN 9, PLMN 2, other PLMNs.

2) In step d), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 9. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 9. If indication of RAT is supported, the displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 9 (GSM)

3) In step f), the list shall be presented. The priority shall be as follows: PLMN 1, PLMN 10, PLMN 2, other PLMNs.

4) In step g), the response from the UE shall be on Cell 1. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 2. If indication of RAT is supported, the displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 2 (UTRAN).

5) In step i), the list shall be presented. The priority shall be as follows: PLMN 10, PLMN 5.

6) In step j), the response from the UE shall be on either Cell 4 or Cell 10. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 10.

6.2.2.1.1 Definition

Test to verify that if both a GSM and UTRAN network is available, the UE performs cell reselection from UTRAN to GSM if the UTRAN cell becomes barred or S falls below zero.

6.2.2.1.2 Conformance requirement

1. When camped on a cell, the UE shall regularly search for a better cell according to the cell reselection criteria. If a better cell is found, that cell is selected. The change of cell may imply a change of RAT.

2. A "suitable cell" is a cell on which the UE may camp on to obtain normal service. Such a cell shall fulfil all the following requirements.

2.1 The cell is part of the selected PLMN or, of a PLMN considered as equivalent by the UE according to the information provided by the NAS.

2.2 The cell is not barred.

2.3 The cell is not part of the list of "forbidden LAs for roaming".

2.4 The cell selection criteria are fulfilled.

3. When camped normally, the UE shall execute the cell reselection evaluation process on the following occasions/triggers:

3.1 UE internal triggers, so as to meet performance as specified in TS 25.133 for FDD and TS 25.123 for TDD.

3.2 When information on the BCCH used for the cell reselection evaluation procedure has been modified.

4. Cell Reselection Criteria:

4.1 The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the S criterion.

4.2 The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using CPICH RSCP, P-CCPCH RSCP and the averaged received signal level as specified in TS 25.133 and TS 25.123 for FDD, TDD and GSM cells, respectively.

The offset Qoffset1_s,nis used for Qoffset_s,nto calculate R_n, the hysteresis Qhyst1_s is used for Qhyst_s to calculate R_s.

If the usage of HCS is indicated in system information, TEMP_OFFSET1_n is used for TEMP_OFFSET_n to calculate TO_n. If it is indicated in system information that HCS is not used, TEMP_OFFSET_n is not applied when calculating R_n. The best ranked cell is the cell with the highest R value.

If a TDD or GSM cell is ranked as the best cell, then the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that TDD or GSM cell.

4.3 In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval Treselection.

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

References

1. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.1.

2. TS 25.304, clause 4.3.

3. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.5.1.

4. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.6.1.4.

6.2.2.1.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE performs cell reselection from UTRAN to GSM on the following occasions:

1.1 Serving cell becomes barred.

1.2 S<0 for serving cell.

6.2.2.1.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

UE is idle updated on cell 1.

All cells belong to the same PLMN.

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM).

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM) refers to Cell 1 (UTRAN)

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
Test Channel		1
CPICH_Ec (FDD)	dBm / 3.84 MHz	-60
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-60
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-79
Srxlev*	dBm	19
CellBarred		Not barred
S-search RAT	dB	+20

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)	Cell 10 (GSM)
Test Channel		1	2
RF Signal Level	dBm	-80	-87
RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN	dBm	-100	-100
C1*	dBm	20	13
FDD_Qmin	dB	-20	-20
FDD_Qoffset	dBm	0	0

Step d-f:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

(UTRAN)

CellBarred

Not barred -> Barred

Tbarred

Step g:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
CPICH_Ec (FDD)	dBm/3.84 MHz	-90
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-90
Srxlev*	dB	19->-11

Test procedure

Method B is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 9, and 10. The SS monitors cells 9 and 10 for random access requests from the UE.

b) Void

c) Void

d) The SS sets Cell 1 to be barred. The SS notifies UE of the BCCH modification

e) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off. The SS sets Cell 1 to be not barred

g) Step a-e) is repeated except that in step d), the signal level is reduced, so S will become negative instead of being barred.

6.2.2.1.5 Test Requirements

1) In step a), after the UE has responded on Cell 1, it shall not respond on any other cell within 1 min.

2) In step e), the UE shall respond on Cell 9.

3) In step g), the UE shall respond on Cell 9 after the signal level is reduced.

6.2.2.1a.1 Definition

Test to verify that if both a GSM and UTRAN network is available, the UE performs cell reselection from UTRAN to GSM if the UTRAN cell becomes barred or S falls below zero.

6.2.2.1a.2 Conformance requirement

2. A "suitable cell" is a cell on which the UE may camp on to obtain normal service. Such a cell shall fulfil all the following requirements.

2.1 The cell is part of the selected PLMN or, of a PLMN considered as equivalent by the UE according to the information provided by the NAS.

2.2 The cell is not barred.

2.3 The cell is not part of the list of "forbidden LAs for roaming".

2.4 The cell selection criteria are fulfilled.

3. When camped normally, the UE shall execute the cell reselection evaluation process on the following occasions/triggers:

3.1 UE internal triggers, so as to meet performance as specified in TS 25.133 for FDD and TS 25.123 for TDD.

3.2 When information on the BCCH used for the cell reselection evaluation procedure has been modified.

4. Cell Reselection Criteria:

4.1 The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the S criterion.

The offset Qoffset1_s,nis used for Qoffset_s,nto calculate R_n, the hysteresis Qhyst1_s is used for Qhyst_s to calculate R_s.

If a TDD or GSM cell is ranked as the best cell, then the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that TDD or GSM cell.

4.3 In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval Treselection.

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

References

1. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.1.

2. TS 25.304, clause 4.3.

3. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.5.1.

4. TS 25.304, clause 5.2.6.1.4.

6.2.2.1a.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE performs cell reselection from UTRAN to GSM on the following occasions:

1.1 Serving cell becomes barred.

1.2 S<0 for serving cell.

6.2.2.1a.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

UE is idle updated on cell 1.

All cells belong to the same PLMN.

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM).

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM) refers to Cell 1 (UTRAN)

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
Test Channel		1
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-65
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-84
Srxlev*	dBm	19
CellBarred		Not barred
S-search RAT	dB	+20

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)	Cell 10 (GSM)
Test Channel		1	2
RF Signal Level	dBm	-80	-87
RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN	dBm	-100	-100
C1*	dBm	20	13
TDD_Qoffset	dBm	-60	-60

Step d-f:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

(UTRAN)

CellBarred

Not barred -> Barred

Tbarred

Step g:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

(UTRAN)

P-CCPCH_RSCP

(TDD)

dBm

-95

Srxlev*

19->-11

Test procedure

Method B is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 9, and 10. The SS monitors cells 9 and 10 for random access requests from the UE.

b) Void

c) Void

d) The SS sets Cell 1 to be barred. The SS notifies UE of the BCCH modification

e) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off. The SS sets Cell 1 to be not barred

g) Step a-e) is repeated except that in step d), the signal level is reduced, so S will become negative instead of being barred.

6.2.2.1a.5 Test Requirements

1) In step a), after the UE has responded on Cell 1, it shall not respond on any other cell within 1 min.

2) In step e), the UE shall respond on Cell 9.

3) In step g), the UE shall respond on Cell 9 after the signal level is reduced.

6.2.2.2.1 Definition

Test to verify that if both a GSM and UTRAN network is available, the UE performs cell reselection from GSM to UTRAN if the GSM cell becomes barred or the path loss criterion C1 falls below zero for a period of 5 s.

6.2.2.2.2 Conformance requirement

1. At least every 5 s the MS shall calculate the value of C1 and C2 for the serving cell and re‑calculate C1 and C2 values for non serving cells (if necessary). The MS shall then check whether:

1.1 The path loss criterion (C1) for current serving cell falls below zero for a period of 5 s. This indicates that the path loss to the cell has become too high.

2. While camped on a cell of the registered PLMN ("camped normally"), the MS may need to select a different cell ("normal cell reselection" state). The following events trigger a cell reselection:

2.1 The path loss criterion parameter C1 (see TS 03.22, clause 3.6) indicates that the path loss to the cell has become too high;

2.2 The cell camped on (current serving cell) has become barred.

References

1. TS 05.08, clause 6.6.2.

2. TS 03.22, clause 4.5.

6.2.2.2.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE performs cell reselection from GSM to UTRAN on the following occasions:

1.1 Serving cell becomes barred.

1.2 The path loss criterion C1 for serving cell falls below zero for a period of 5 s.

6.2.2.2.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

UE is idle updated on Cell 9.

Cell 9:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 and Cell 2 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) refers Cell 1 (UTRAN) and Cell 2 (UTRAN).

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 3 REST OCTETS

– SI2q indicated on BCCH Extended

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 2QUATER

Information Element	Value/remark
< RR management Protocol Discriminator bit (4) >	‘0110’B
< Skip Indicator : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< Message type : bit (8) >	‘0000 0111’B
< SI2 quarter Rest Octets >
< BA_IND : bit >	0
< 3G_BA_IND : bit >	0
< MP_CHANGE_MARK : bit >	0
< SI2quater _INDEX : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< SI2quater_COUNT : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
0 \| 1 < Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Real Time Difference Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPSR_BSIC Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_REPORT PRIORITY Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < NC Measurement Parameters >	0
0 \| 1 < extension length >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G Neighbour Cell Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Index_Start_3G : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < Absolute_Index_Start_EMR : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN FDD Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Bandwidth_FDD : bit (3) >	0
1 < Repeated UTRAN FDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	1
0 < FDD-ARFCN : bit (14) >	0 See TS 34.108, clause 6.1.5, table 6.1.1
< FDD_Indic0 : bit >	0
< NR_OF_FDD_CELLS : bit (5) >	‘00010’B
< FDD_CELL_INFORMATION Field >	19 bits Scrambling code according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4, Default settings for cell No.1 and cell No.2
1 < Repeated UTRAN FDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN TDD Description >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_I : bit (4) >	‘0111’B (Always)
< Qsearch_C_Initial : bit (1) >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	1 ‘1000’B (0 dB)
< FDD_REP_QUANT : bit (1) >	0
< FDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	‘00’B
< FDD_Qmin : bit (3) >	’000’B (-20 dB)
0 \| 1 < TDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_3G_MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_P : bit (4) >	‘1111’B (Never)
< 3G_SEARCH_PRIO : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REP_QUANT : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0

Cell 1 and Cell 2:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 and Cell 2 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) and Cell 2 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM).

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)
Test Channel		1
RF Signal Level	dBm	-50
RXLEV_ACCESS_ MIN	dBm	-70
MS_TXPWR_MAX_ CCH	dBm	Max. output power of UE
FDD_Qmin	dB	-20
FDD_Qoffset	dB	0
CELL_BAR_ACCESS		Not barred
C1*	dB	20

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)	Cell 2 (UTRAN)
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-65	-72
CPICH_Ec (FDD)	dBm/3.84 MHz	-65	-72
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-101	-101
Srxlev*	dB	36	29

Step d-e:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

CELL_BAR_ACCESS

Not barred -> Barred

Step f-g:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-50 ->

-80 (4sec) ->

-50

C1*

20 ->

-10 (4sec) ->

Step h:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-50 ->

-80

C1*

20 ->

-10

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1, and 2. The SS monitors cells 1 and 2 for random access requests from the UE.

b) Void.

c) Void

d) The SS sets Cell 9 to be barred. The SS notifies UE of the BCCH modification

e) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off. The SS sets Cell 9 to be not barred and deactivates cells 1 and 2.

g) The UE is switched on. The SS waits until UE is idle updated on Cell 9.

h) Step a-e) is repeated except that in step d), the SS reduces signal level on Cell 9 to –80 dBm for 4 s and then raises the level back to –50 dBm (C1 becomes –10 dBm during this period).

i) The SS reduces signal level on Cell 9 to –80 dBm.

j) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

6.2.2.2.5 Test Requirements

1) In step a), there shall not be any random access requests on any cell within 1 min.

2) In step e), the UE shall respond on Cell 1, the RRC Connection Request cause shall be "interRAT_CellReselection".

3) In step h), there shall be no access on Cell 1 within 30 s, after having reduced the signal level on Cell 9.

4) In step j), the UE shall respond on Cell 1, the RRC Connection Request cause shall be "interRAT_CellReselection".

6.2.2.2a.1 Definition

6.2.2.2a.2 Conformance requirement

1. At least every 5 s the MS shall calculate the value of C1 and C2 for the serving cell and re‑calculate C1 and C2 values for non serving cells (if necessary). The MS shall then check whether:

1.1 The path loss criterion (C1) for current serving cell falls below zero for a period of 5 s. This indicates that the path loss to the cell has become too high.

2. While camped on a cell of the registered PLMN ("camped normally"), the MS may need to select a different cell ("normal cell reselection" state). The following events trigger a cell reselection:

2.1 The path loss criterion parameter C1 (see TS 03.22, clause 3.6) indicates that the path loss to the cell has become too high;

2.2 The cell camped on (current serving cell) has become barred.

References

1. TS 05.08, clause 6.6.2.

2. TS 03.22, clause 4.5.

6.2.2.2a.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE performs cell reselection from GSM to UTRAN on the following occasions:

1.1 Serving cell becomes barred.

1.2 The path loss criterion C1 for serving cell falls below zero for a period of 5 s.

6.2.2.2a.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

UE is idle updated on Cell 9.

Cell 9:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 and Cell 2 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) refers Cell 1 (UTRAN) and Cell 2 (UTRAN).

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 3 REST OCTETS

– SI2q indicated on BCCH Extended

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 2QUATER

Information Element	Value/remark
< RR management Protocol Discriminator bit (4) >	‘0110’B
< Skip Indicator : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< Message type : bit (8) >	‘0000 0111’B
< SI2 quarter Rest Octets >
< BA_IND : bit >	0
< 3G_BA_IND : bit >	0
< MP_CHANGE_MARK : bit >	0
< SI2quater _INDEX : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< SI2quater_COUNT : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
0 \| 1 < Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Real Time Difference Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPSR_BSIC Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_REPORT PRIORITY Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < NC Measurement Parameters >	0
0 \| 1 < extension length >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G Neighbour Cell Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Index_Start_3G : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < Absolute_Index_Start_EMR : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN FDD Description >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN TDD Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Bandwidth_TDD : bit (3) >	1
1 < Repeated UTRAN TDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	1
0 < TDD-ARFCN : bit (14) >	0 See TS 34.108, clause 6.1.5, table 6.1.1
< TDD_Indic0 : bit >	1
< NR_OF_TDD_CELLS : bit (5) >	‘00010’B
<TDD_CELL_INFORMATION Field >	17 bits Scrambling code according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4, Default settings for cell No.1 and cell No.2
1 < Repeated UTRAN TDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	0

0 \| 1 < 3G MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_I : bit (4) >	‘0111’B (Always)
< Qsearch_C_Initial : bit (1) >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	1 ‘1100’B (-69dbm)
< TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	‘00’B
0 \| 1 < GPRS_3G_MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_P : bit (4) >	‘1111’B (Never)
< 3G_SEARCH_PRIO : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REP_QUANT : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0

Cell 1 and Cell 2:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 and Cell 2 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) and Cell 2 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM).

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)
Test Channel		1
RF Signal Level	dBm	-50
RXLEV_ACCESS_ MIN	dBm	-70
MS_TXPWR_MAX_ CCH	dBm	Max. output power of UE
TDD_Qoffset	dBm	-69dbm
CELL_BAR_ACCESS		Not barred
C1*	dB	20

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)	Cell 2 (UTRAN)
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-75	-80
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-101	-101
Srxlev*	dB	26	21

Step d-e:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

CELL_BAR_ACCESS

Not barred -> Barred

Step f-g:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-50 ->

-80 (4sec) ->

-50

C1*

20 ->

-10 (4sec) ->

Step h:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)
Test Channel		1
RF Signal Level	dBm	-50
RXLEV_ACCESS_ MIN	dBm	-70
MS_TXPWR_MAX_ CCH	dBm	Max. output power of UE
TDD_Qoffset	dB	-81
CELL_BAR_ACCESS		Not barred
C1*	dB	20

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates cells 1, and 2. The SS monitors cells 1 and 2 for random access requests from the UE.

b) Void.

c) Void

d) The SS sets Cell 9 to be barred. The SS notifies UE of the BCCH modification

e) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

f) The UE is switched off. The SS sets Cell 9 to be not barred and deactivates cells 1 and 2.

g) The UE is switched on. The SS waits until UE is idle updated on Cell 9.

h) Step a-e) is repeated except that in step d), the SS reduces signal level on Cell 9 to –80 dBm for 4 s and then raises the level back to –50 dBm (C1 becomes –10 dBm during this period).

i) The SS sets “TDD_Qoffset” to -81dbm. The SS notifies UE of the BCCH modification.

j) The SS waits for random access request from the UE.

6.2.2.2a.5 Test Requirements

1) In step a), there shall not be any random access requests on any cell within 1 min.

2) In step e), the UE shall respond on Cell 1, the RRC Connection Request cause shall be "interRAT_CellReselection".

3) In step h), there shall be no access on Cell 1 within 30 s, after having reduced the signal level on Cell 9.

4) In step j), the UE shall respond on Cell 1, the RRC Connection Request cause shall be "interRAT_CellReselection".

6.2.2.3.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE meets the cell reselection timing requirements when both a GSM and UTRAN network is available.

6.2.2.3.2 Conformance requirement

1. If the 3G Cell Reselection list (see TS 04.18) includes UTRAN frequencies, the MS shall, at least every 5 s update the value RLA_C for the serving cell and each of the at least 6 strongest non-serving GSM cells.

1.1 The MS shall then reselect a suitable UTRAN cell if its measured RSCP value exceeds the value of RLA_C for the serving cell and all of the suitable non-serving GSM cells by the value XXX_Qoffset for a period of 5 s and, for FDD, the UTRAN cells measured Ec/No value is equal or greater than the value FDD_Qmin.

– Ec/No and RSCP are the measured quantities.

– FDD_Qmin and XXX_Qoffset are broadcast on BCCH of the serving cell. XXX indicates other radio access technology/mode.

1.2 In case of a cell reselection occurring within the previous 15 s, XXX_Qoffset is increased by 5 dB.

1.3 Cell reselection to UTRAN shall not occur within 5 s after the MS has reselected a GSM cell from an UTRAN cell if a suitable GSM cell can be found.

1.4 If more than one UTRAN cell fulfils the above criteria, the UE shall select the cell with the greatest RSCP value.

2. The MS shall be able to identify and select a new best UTRAN cell on a frequency, which is part of the 3G Cell Reselection list, within 30 s after it has been activated under the condition that there is only one UTRAN frequency in the list and under good radio conditions.

The allowed time is increased by 30 s for each additional UTRAN frequency in the 3G Cell Reselection list. However, multiple UTRAN cells on the same frequency in the neighbour cell list does not increase the allowed time.

NOTE: Definitions of measurements are in TS 25.215 and TS 25.101 for FDD mode, in TS 25.225 and TS 25.102 for TDD mode, clause 3.2 and TS 05.08, clause 6.1.

References

1. TS 05.08, clause 6.6.5.

2. TS 05.08, clause 6.6.4.

6.2.2.3.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 The UE meets conformance requirement 1.1 and additionally, that no cell reselection is performed if the period is less than 5 s

1.3 The UE meets conformance requirement 1.3.

6.2.2.3.4 Method of test

UE is idle updated on Cell 1.

Cell 9:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) refers to Cell 1 (UTRAN).

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 3 REST OCTETS

– SI2q indicated on BCCH Norm

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 2QUATER

Information Element	Value/remark
< RR management Protocol Discriminator bit (4) >	‘0110’B
< Skip Indicator : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< Message type : bit (8) >	‘0000 0111’B
< SI2 quarter Rest Octets >
< BA_IND : bit >	0
< 3G_BA_IND : bit >	0
< MP_CHANGE_MARK : bit >	0
< SI2quater _INDEX : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< SI2quater_COUNT : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
0 \| 1 < Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Real Time Difference Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPSR_BSIC Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_REPORT PRIORITY Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < NC Measurement Parameters >	0
0 \| 1 < extension length >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G Neighbour Cell Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Index_Start_3G : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < Absolute_Index_Start_EMR : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN FDD Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Bandwidth_FDD : bit (3) >	0
1 < Repeated UTRAN FDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	1
0 < FDD-ARFCN : bit (14) >	0 See TS 34.108, clause 6.1.5, table 6.1.1
< FDD_Indic0 : bit >	0
< NR_OF_FDD_CELLS : bit (5) >	‘00001’B
< FDD_CELL_INFORMATION Field >	10 bits Scrambling code according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4, Default settings for cell No.1
1 < Repeated UTRAN FDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN TDD Description >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_I : bit (4) >	‘0111’B (Always)
< Qsearch_C_Initial : bit (1) >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	1 ‘1001’B (4dB)
< FDD_REP_QUANT : bit (1) >	0
< FDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	‘00’B
< FDD_Qmin : bit (3) >	’000’B (-20 dB)
0 \| 1 < TDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_3G_MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_P : bit (4) >	‘1111’B (Never)
< 3G_SEARCH_PRIO : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REP_QUANT : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0

Cell 1:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM).

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)
Test Channel		1
RF Signal Level	dBm	-66
RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN	dBm	-100
MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH	dBm	Max. output power of UE
FDD_Qmin	dBm	-20
FDD_Qoffset	dB	4

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
Test Channel		1
CPICH_Ec (FDD)	dBm / 3.84 MHz	-74
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-74
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-101
Srxlev*	dB	27
S-search RAT	dB	+20

Step d:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-66 ->

-85 (4 s) ->

-66

Step f-g:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-66 ->

-83 (4 s) ->

-66

Step h-i:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-66 ->

-83

Test procedure

NOTE: Step a-d): Test purpose 1.3. Step f-i): test purpose 1.1.

A combination of Method B and Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 9.

b) Void

c) Void.

d) Once the random access request is received on Cell 9, the SS starts paging the UE continuously on Cell 1, and changes the power level of cell 9 to -85 dBm for 4 s (RSCP will then exceed RLA_C value of Cell 9 by 11dB, which is more than XXX_Qoffset+5dB) and then change back to -66 dBm and see if there is any random access request on cell 1 for 20 s. To avoid that the UE enters dedicated mode (performing the Location Update procedure) during this time, the SS rejects the random access received on Cell 9 with wait indication set to 30 s.

e) When the second random access request is received on Cell 9 (after 30 s), the SS stops paging and performs the Location Update procedure to register the UE on Cell 9.

f) The SS decreases the transmit level of Cell 9 to –83 dBm for a period of 4 s (RSCP will then exceed RLA_C value of Cell 9 by 9dB, which is more than XXX_Qoffset) and then changes the level back to –66 dBm.

g) The SS waits 20 s to see if there is any random access request from the UE on Cell 1.

h) The SS sets the transmit level of Cell 9 to –83 dBm.

i) The SS waits 20 s to see if there is any random access request from the UE on Cell 1. (The UE should revert to Cell 1 due to cell reselection).

j) The SS performs the Location Update procedure (or Routing Area Update procedure for UE that supports PS) to register the UE on Cell 1.

6.2.2.3.5 Test Requirements

1) In step d), there shall be no access on Cell 1.

2) In step g), there shall be no access on Cell 1.

3) In step i), the UE shall send random access on Cell 1.

6.2.2.3a.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE meets the cell reselection timing requirements when both a GSM and UTRAN network is available.

6.2.2.3a.2 Conformance requirement

1. If the 3G Cell Reselection list includes UTRAN frequencies, the MS shall, at least every 5 s update the value RLA_C for the serving cell and each of the at least 6 strongest non serving GSM cells.

1.1 The MS shall then reselect a suitable (see 3GPP TS 25.304) UTRAN cell if:

– for a TDD cell the measured RSCP value is equal to or greater than TDD_Qoffset for a period of 5 s and

– for an FDD cell the following criteria are all met for a period of 5 s:

a) its measured RSCP value exceeds the value of RLA_C for the serving cell and all of the suitable (see 3GPP TS 43.022) non-serving GSM cells by the value FDD_Qoffset,

b) its measured Ec/No value is equal or greater than the value FDD_Qmin – FDD_Qmin_Offset, and

c) its measured RSCP value is equal to or greater than FDD_RSCP_threshold.

1.2 In case of a cell reselection occurring within the previous 15 seconds, FDD_Qoffset or TDD_Qoffset is increased by 5 dB.

– Ec/No and RSCP are the measured quantities, see subclause 8.1.5.

FDD_RSCP_threshold equals FDD_RSCPmin – min((P_MAX – 21 dBm), 3 dB) if FDD_RSCPmin is broadcast on the serving cell, else Qrxlevmin + Pcompensation + 10 dB, if these parameters are available, otherwise the default value of FDD_RSCPmin.
Qrxlevmin is the minimum required RX level in the UTRAN FDD cell (dBm), see 3GPP TS 25.304.
Pcompensation is max(UE_TXPWR_MAX_RACH – P_MAX, 0) (dB), see 3GPP TS 25.304.
UE_TXPWR_MAX_RACH is the maximum TX power level an MS may use when accessing the UTRAN FDD cell on RACH (dBm), see 3GPP TS 25.304.
P_MAX is the maximum RF output power of the MS (dBm) in UTRAN FDD mode, see 3GPP TS 25.304.
FDD_Qmin, FDD_Qoffset and optionally FDD_RSCPmin and FDD_Qmin_Offset are broadcast on BCCH of the serving cell.
TDD_Qoffset is broadcast on BCCH of the serving cell.

NOTE 1: The parameters required to determine if the UTRAN cell is suitable are broadcast on BCCH of the UTRAN cell. An MS may start reselection towards the UTRAN cell before decoding the BCCH of the UTRAN cell, leading to a short interruption of service if the UTRAN cell is not suitable.

NOTE 2: If FDD_RSCPmin is broadcast, optimum GSM to UTRAN reselection performance is achieved if UTRAN cells at UTRAN coverage border areas are planned for +24 dBm UE power.

NOTE 3: The parameter TDD_Qoffset is an absolute threshold for reselection towards a target UTRAN TDD cell.

The MS shall store the UTRAN cell RSCP suitability criterion parameters above, whenever decoded from a UTRAN FDD cell of an equivalent PLMN while attempting to camp on the UTRAN FDD cell. The most recently decoded parameters from one UTRAN FDD cell of an equivalent PLMN are valid reselection criteria towards all UTRAN FDD cells. This list of parameters shall be cleared after PLMN selection (see 3GPP TS 23.122).

1.3 Cell reselection to UTRAN shall not occur within 5 seconds after the MS has reselected a GSM cell from an UTRAN cell if a suitable GSM cell can be found.

2. A UTRAN capable MS shall be able to identify and select a new best UTRAN cell on a frequency, which is part of the 3G Cell Reselection list, within 30 seconds after it has been activated under the condition that there is only one UTRAN frequency in the list (and no E-UTRAN frequencies in the E-UTRAN Neighbour Cell list) and that no new GSM cells are activated at the same time and under good radio conditions. As an exception, the time is increased to [70] seconds in case of a UTRAN capable MS performing cell reselection based on priority information (see subclause 6.6.6) if the UTRAN frequency has higher priority than the serving cell. A E-UTRAN capable MS shall be able to identify and select a new best E-UTRAN cell on a frequency, which is part of the E-UTRAN Neighbour Cell list, within 30 seconds after it has been activated if the frequency has lower priority than the serving cell, or within [70] seconds after it has been activated if the frequency has higher priority than the serving cell, under the condition that there is only one E-UTRAN frequency in the list (and no UTRAN frequencies in the 3G Cell Reselection list) and that no new GSM cells are activated at the same time and under good radio conditions. For test purposes the following radio conditions can be used: Serving GSM cell at RXLEV= -70 dBm, with 6 GSM neighbours at RXLEV= -75 dBm. Then either an UTRAN FDD neighbour cell or an UTRAN TDD neighbour cell or an E-UTRAN FDD neighbour cell or an E-UTRAN TDD neighbour cell is switched on.

NOTE: Definitions of measurements are in TS 25.215 and TS 25.101 for FDD mode, in TS 25.225 and TS 25.102 for TDD mode, clause 3.2 and TS 05.08, clause 6.1.

References

1. TS 45.008, clause 6.6.5.

2. TS 45.008, clause 6.6.4.

6.2.2.3a.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that:

1.1 The UE meets conformance requirement 1.1 and additionally, that no cell reselection is performed if the period is less than 5 s

1.3 The UE meets conformance requirement 1.3.

6.2.2.3a.4 Method of test

UE is idle updated on Cell 1.

Cell 9:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) refers to Cell 1 (UTRAN).

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 3 REST OCTETS

– SI2q indicated on BCCH Norm

SYSTEM INFORMATION TYPE 2QUATER

Information Element	Value/remark
< RR management Protocol Discriminator bit (4) >	‘0110’B
< Skip Indicator : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< Message type : bit (8) >	‘0000 0111’B
< SI2 quarter Rest Octets >
< BA_IND : bit >	0
< 3G_BA_IND : bit >	0
< MP_CHANGE_MARK : bit >	0
< SI2quater _INDEX : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
< SI2quater_COUNT : bit (4) >	‘0000’B
0 \| 1 < Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Real Time Difference Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPSR_BSIC Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_REPORT PRIORITY Description >	0
0 \| 1 < GPRS_Measurement_Parameters Description >	0
0 \| 1 < NC Measurement Parameters >	0
0 \| 1 < extension length >	0
0 \| 1 < 3G Neighbour Cell Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Index_Start_3G : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < Absolute_Index_Start_EMR : bit (7) >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN FDD Description >	0
0 \| 1 < UTRAN TDD Description >	1
0 \| 1 < Bandwidth_TDD : bit (3) >	1
1 < Repeated UTRAN TDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	1
0 < TDD-ARFCN : bit (14) >	0 See TS 34.108, clause 6.1.5, table 6.1.1
< TDD_Indic0 : bit >	1
< NR_OF_TDD_CELLS : bit (5) >	‘00001’B
<TDD_CELL_INFORMATION Field >	9 bits Cell parameters ID according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4, Default settings for cell No.1
1 < Repeated UTRAN TDD Neighbour Cells > ** 0	0
0 \| 1 < 3G MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_I : bit (4) >	‘0101’B (-78dbm)
< Qsearch_C_Initial : bit (1) >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_Qoffset : bit (4) >	1 ‘0100’B(-81dbm)
<TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	‘00’B
0 \| 1 < GPRS_3G_MEASUREMENT Parameters Description >	1
< Qsearch_P : bit (4) >	‘1111’B (Never)
< 3G_SEARCH_PRIO : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REP_QUANT : bit >	0
0 \| 1 < FDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_MULTIRAT_REPORTING : bit (2) >	0
0 \| 1 < TDD_REPORTING_OFFSET : bit (3) >	0

Cell 1:

The SS transmitted system information for Cell 1 shall be according to TS 34.108, clause 6.1.4 with the following exceptions:

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM).

Step a-c:

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)
Test Channel		1
RF Signal Level	dBm	-70
RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN	dBm	-100
MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH	dBm	Max. output power of UE
TDD_Qoffset	dBm	-81

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
Test Channel		1
P-CCPCH_RSCP (TDD)	dBm	-74
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-101
Srxlev*	dB	27
S-search RAT	dB	+20

Step d:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-70 ->

-85 (4 s) ->

-70

Step f-g:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-70 ->

-83 (4 s) ->

-70

Step h-i:

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9 (GSM)

RF Signal Level

dBm

-70 ->

-83

Test procedure

NOTE: Step a-d): Test purpose 1.3. Step f-i): test purpose 1.1.

A combination of Method B and Method C is applied.

a) The SS activates Cell 9.

b) Void

c) Void.

d) Once the random access request is received on Cell 9, the SS starts paging the UE continuously on Cell 1, and changes the power level of cell 9 to -85 dBm for 4 s (GSM RF signal level will then be lower than Qsearch_I and UTRA signal level is higher than TDD_Qoffset) and then change back to -70 dBm and see if there is any random access request on cell 1 for 20 s. To avoid that the UE enters dedicated mode (performing the Location Update procedure) during this time, the SS rejects the random access received on Cell 9 with wait indication set to 30 s.

e) When the second random access request is received on Cell 9 (after 30 s), the SS stops paging and performs the Location Update procedure to register the UE on Cell 9.

f) The SS decreases the transmit level of Cell 9 to –83 dBm for a period of 4 s (GSM RF signal level will then be lower than Qsearch_I and UTRA signal level is higher than TDD_Qoffset) and then changes the level back to –70 dBm.

g) The SS waits 20 s to see if there is any random access request from the UE on Cell 1.

h) The SS sets the transmit level of Cell 9 to –83 dBm.

i) The SS waits 20 s to see if there is any random access request from the UE on Cell 1. (The UE should revert to Cell 1 due to cell reselection).

j) The SS performs the Location Update procedure (or Routing Area Update procedure for UE that supports PS) to register the UE on Cell 1.

6.2.2.3a.5 Test Requirements

1) In step d), there shall be no access on Cell 1.

2) In step g), there shall be no access on Cell 1.

3) In step i), the UE shall send random access on Cell 1.

6.2.2.4.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE performs cell reselection according to core specification 25.304 in multi-mode shared network environment (FDD). It is verified that the UE reselects from a shared UTRAN cell in case of a higher ranked GSM cell or if the serving UTRAN cell becomes unsuitable. It is also verified that the UE is able to return to a shared UTRAN cell in case of loss of GSM coverage.

6.2.2.4.2 Conformance requirement

1. suitable cell:

A "suitable cell" is a cell on which the UE may camp on to obtain normal service. Such a cell shall fulfil all the following requirements.

– The cell shall be part of either:

– the selected PLMN, or:

– the registered PLMN, or:

– a PLMN of the Equivalent PLMN list

according to the latest information provided by the NAS.

– The cell is not barred, see subclause 5.3.1.1;

– The cell is part of at least one LA that is not part of the list of "forbidden LAs for roaming" [9], which belongs to a PLMN that fulfils the first bullet above;

– The cell selection criteria are fulfilled, see subclause 5.2.3.1.2.

If the IE “Multiple PLMN List” [4] is broadcast in the cell, the cell is considered to be part of all LAs with LAIs constructed from the PLMN identities in the “Multiple PLMN List” and the LAC broadcast in the cell.

2. When camped on a cell, the UE shall regularly search for a better cell according to the cell reselection criteria. If a better cell is found, that cell is selected. The change of cell may imply a change of RAT.

3. When camped normally, the UE shall perform the following tasks:

– select and monitor the indicated PICH and PCH of the cell as specified in clause 8 according to information sent in system information;

– monitor relevant System Information. This is specified in [4];

– perform necessary measurements for the cell reselection evaluation procedure;

– execute the cell reselection evaluation process on the following occasions/triggers:

1) UE internal triggers, so as to meet performance as specified in [10] and [11];

2) When information on the BCCH used for the cell reselection evaluation procedure has been modified

4. Cell Reselection Criteria:

4.1 If HCS is not used in the serving cell the UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the criterion S, among:

– all measured cells (see subclause 5.2.6.1.1).

The offset Qoffset1_s,nis used for Qoffset_s,nto calculate R_n, the hysteresis Qhyst1_s is used for Qhyst_s to calculate R_s.

…

If an FDD cell is ranked as the best cell and the quality measure for cell selection and re-selection is set to CPICH RSCP, the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that FDD cell.

4.3 In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval Treselection.

…

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

5. Location Registration

In the UE, the AS shall report registration area information to the NAS.

If the UE reads more than one PLMN identity in the current cell, the UE shall report the found PLMN identities that make the cell suitable in the registration area information to NAS.

,References

1. TS 25.304, 4.3

2. TS 25.304, 5.2.1

3. TS 25.304, 5.2.5.1

4. TS 25.304, 5.2.6.1.4

5. TS 25.304, 5.5

6.2.2.4.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the UE is able to reselect to a higher ranked cell (UTRAN->GSM) in multi-mode shared network environment.

3. To verify that the UE is able to reselect to a GSM cell when the serving shared network UTRAN cell becomes unsuitable (S<0).

4. To verify that the UE is able to return to a shared network UTRAN cell when coverage is lost while camping on a GSM cell.

6.2.2.4.4 Method of test

Initial conditions

The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values. The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI for the USIM is set to PLMN1.

Cell reselection parameters are set to default values, so the cell-ranking criterion R equals CPICH_RSCP / RF Signal Level.

The Inter-RAT Cell Info List of Cell 1 (UTRAN) refers to Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM).

The 3G Neighbour Cell Description of Cell 9 (GSM) and Cell 10 (GSM) refers to Cell 1 (UTRAN)

Cell parameters are defined in the table below. Cell 9 and 10 are switched off.

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
Test Channel		1
PLMN		See below MIB PLMN Identity table
LAC		0001
CPICH_Ec (FDD)	dBm / 3.84 MHz	-60
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-99
Srxlev*	dB	39
S-search RAT	dB	Not sent

Parameter	Unit	Cell 9 (GSM)	Cell 10 (GSM)
Test Channel		1	2
PLMN		PLMN 1	PLMN 1
LAC		0009	0010
RF Signal Level	dBm	-75	-80
RXLEV_ACCESS_MIN	dBm	-100	-100
C1*	dB	25	20
FDD_Qmin	dB	-20	-20
FDD_Qoffset	dBm	0	0

The reference system configuration from TS 34.108 clause 6.1 is used in all cells, with the following modifications:

Master Information Block

– MIB value tag	Set to (Current MIB value tag + 1)
– Supported PLMN types
– PLMN type	GSM-MAP
– PLMN identity
– MCC digit	See table below
– MNC digit	See table below
– Multiple PLMN List
– MIB PLMN Identity	See table below
– Multiple PLMNs (1)
– MCC	See table below
– MNC	See table below
– Multiple PLMNs (2)
– MCC	See table below
– MNC	See table below

The MIB PLMN Identity and PLMN codes broadcasted on the BCCH in each cell shall be configured as defined in the table below.

Cell	MIB PLMN Identity	PLMN Identity		Multiple PLMNs (1)		Multiple PLMNs (2)
Cell	MIB PLMN Identity	MCC digits	MNC digits	MCC digits	MNC digits	MCC digits	MNC digits
1	FALSE	PLMN 3	PLMN 3	–	PLMN 2	–	PLMN 1

The definition of each PLMN code is found in table below.

NOTE: “–“ (dash) denotes “not present”

Step e-h

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

(UTRAN)

CPICH_Ec

dBm / 3.84 MHz

-60 -> -85

Step i-k

Parameter	Unit	Cell 1 (UTRAN)
CPICH_Ec	dBm / 3.84 MHz	-85 -> -60
Qrxlevmin	dBm	-99 -> -65
Srxlev*	dB	6

Step k-m

Parameter

Unit

Cell 9

(GSM)

PLMN

PLMN 1 -> PLMN 4

Step l-m

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

(UTRAN)

CPICH_Ec

dBm / 3.84 MHz

-60 -> -70

Test procedure

Method C is applied.

a) The UE is switched on.

b) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE. A complete Location Update is done. For UE that supports both CS and PS domain or PS domain only, the Location Updating procedure could be replaced by the appropriate GMM registration procedure.

c) The SS activates Cell 9 and Cell 10.

d) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

e) The SS changes the level of Cell 1.

f) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

g) Cell 9 and Cell 10 are switched off.

h) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

i) The UE is switched off. The SS modifies the level and Qrxlevmin of Cell 1.

j) The UE is switched on. A complete Location Update is done. For UE that supports both CS and PS domain or PS domain only, the Location Updating procedure could be replaced by the appropriate GMM registration procedure.

k) Cell 9 and Cell 10 are activated using new PLMN 4 in Cell 9.

l) The SS changes the level of Cell 1.

m) The SS waits for random access requests from the UE.

6.2.2.4.5 Test requirements

1) In step b), the UE shall respond on Cell 1. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 1 (UTRAN).

2) In step d), the UE shall not respond on Cell 9 or Cell 10 for 1 min.

3) In step f), the UE shall respond on Cell 9. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 1 (GSM).

4) In step h), the UE shall respond on Cell 1. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 1 (UTRAN).

5) In step m), the UE shall respond on Cell 10. The displayed PLMN shall be PLMN 1 (GSM).

NOTE: The RAT requirements (within brackets) apply only if UE supports indication of RAT to the user.

MCC digit

MNC digit

6.2.2.5.1 Definition

Test to verify that the UE performs cell reselection according to core specifications 25.331 and 25.304 in multi-mode environment (FDD) when SIB18 present. It is verified that the UE reselects from a UTRAN cell to the GSM cell allowed by SIB18, even if other GSM cells are better ranked.

6.2.2.5.2 Conformance requirement