Application topology aware user plane selection at NR and 5GC

摘要

Systems and methods related to the selection of user plane functions in a core network and radio access network of a cellular communication network that take into account information related to application server selection are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operating a network node in a cellular communication network including a radio access network and a core network selects user plane functionality for a protocol data unit session for a wireless device based on information related to application server selection. Thereby causing the protocol data unit session for the wireless device to utilize the selected user plane function. In this way, optimal user plane connectivity is provided between the application client and the application server of the wireless device.