Change indicator for system information in a cellular internet of things (CIoT) network

摘要

A radio access network node (e.g., base station subsystem) and method are described herein for indicating to a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading. In addition, a mobile station (e.g., CIoT device) and method are described herein for receiving an indication that indicates which system information (SI) message(s) (if any) has changed relative to the mobile station's last reading.