This TR contains the results from the study of improvements for Machine-type Communications in
GERAN.
The following items are in the scope of the study:
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GERAN enhancements for Smart metering
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Enhancements which enable or improve efficient use of RAN resources and/or which lower complexity when a
large number of MTC devices are served.
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GERAN enhancements for overload and congestion control on the radio, A and Gb interface
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GERAN enhancements regarding identifiers used for MTC devices in the radio access network
