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WG2 — Task Group Register

Use Case + Feature Enhancements

ODA Working Group 2 addresses the full spectrum of device barriers impacting Private Cellular Network deployments. Each Task Group traces directly to a real deployment problem identified by Enterprise members. Task Groups are organized across three ODA certification tiers — Basic, Enhanced, and Optimized — reflecting the priority and complexity of each device capability requirement.

Task Groups

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ActiveCharter Ratified; documents in progress

DefinedScope Agreed; work not yet started

CandidateProposed; scope under discussion

WG2-TG1

Active Basic

PCN PLMN ID Enablement

4G PCN PLMN ID's Enabled5G PCN PLMN ID's Enabled

Device attachment to non-MNO PLMN IDs across 4G and 5G. Covers MDM delivery of PLMN preferences, EF_FPLMN list management, and removal of MNO-imposed restrictions that prevent PCN registration. TG1 is the foundational prerequisite for all subsequent certifications — without PLMN ID enablement, a device cannot register to any PCN regardless of spectrum or infrastructure. Charter ratified 2026-04-03.

WG2-TG2

Active Basic

PCN Band Enablement

4G PCN Bands Enabled5G PCN Bands Enabled

PCN band activation via CarrierConfig, IPCC, and MDM without OEM factory modification. Covers the PCN Band Registry, Device Band Disclosure Framework, and activation normalization across platforms. Addresses MNO-originated suppression of PCN-relevant bands including B48/n48 (CBRS), B106/n106 (Anterix 900 MHz), n53 (Globalstar ATC), and global campus bands. Charter ratified 2026-04-17.

WG2-TG3

Candidate Enhanced

Selective PCN SIM Unlock

Unlocking the PCN SIM slot on carrier-locked dual-SIM devices without affecting the primary MNO SIM slot. Addresses per-slot carrier lock policies, the regulatory and contractual frameworks governing carrier lock, and technical mechanisms for slot-specific unlock that enables PCN SIM insertion without MNO involvement.

WG2-TG4A

Candidate Enhanced

Minimum PCN Profile — Android (CarrierConfig)

Complete CarrierConfig key set defining the ODA PCN Minimum Device Profile for Android. Normative list of all required and recommended keys for PCN baseline configuration — PLMN attachment, band activation, APN, roaming policy, and IMS settings — deliverable entirely via MDM without MNO carrier bundle involvement.

WG2-TG4B

Candidate Enhanced

Minimum PCN Bundle — iOS (IPCC / MDM)

Complete IPCC and MDM profile payload key set defining the ODA PCN Minimum Device Bundle for iOS. Normative list of all required payload keys for PCN baseline configuration on Apple devices, deliverable without requiring an Apple-approved carrier bundle from the MNO.

WG2-TG5

Active Basic

VoWiFi over Cellular (Backup Calling)

PCN as bearer to MNO ePDG/IMS for Backup Calling. Enables enterprise workers to use their standard MSISDN for native voice calls routed through the PCN to the MNO's ePDG, without requiring any on-premises IMS infrastructure. Covers per-SIM calling preferences, automatic bearer switching, call setup threshold management, and ePDG routing over PCN. Charter ratified 2026-03-30.

WG2-TG6

Candidate Optimized

911 — Backup Calling E911 Routing

E911 routing and PSAP location delivery when a device is on the TG5 Backup Calling path over a PCN bearer. Defines compliant emergency call requirements when VoWiFi is routed over PCN, covering nomadic and fixed enterprise deployments.

WG2-TG7

Candidate Enhanced

IMS (PCN On-Premises)

Device requirements for registering on an enterprise-deployed on-premises IMS core over a PCN bearer. Covers P-CSCF discovery, SIP registration over PCN APN, and session establishment independent of MNO ePDG. Addresses the deployment model where an Enterprise operates its own IMS core directly on the Private Cellular Network.

WG2-TG8

Candidate Optimized

911 — PCN IMS E911

E911 routing and PSAP location delivery for devices registered on an enterprise on-premises IMS core (TG7 deployment model). Defines compliant emergency call handling when the voice path runs entirely within private network infrastructure rather than through the MNO ePDG. TG8 is a direct dependency of TG7.

WG2-TG9

Candidate Enhanced

PCN D2D Satellite (NTN Fallback)

Satellite NTN fallback bearer integration for PCN deployments at remote sites beyond terrestrial coverage. Covers 3GPP NTN UE capabilities, constellation awareness, and device configuration policies for automatic PCN-to-NTN bearer switching without user intervention. Addresses remote, offshore, and field PCN deployments.

WG2-TG10

Candidate Optimized

PCN SIMless Authentication

Device authentication to Private Cellular Networks without a physical or eSIM credential. Covers certificate-based and EAP-based authentication mechanisms enabling PCN access.

WG2-TG11

Candidate Optimized

First Responder PCN Auto-Connect

Automatic PCN onboarding of devices for public safety and first responders connectivity including data, calling, and messaging. Devices auto-attach to PCN when in coverage and fall back to MNO when outside — no manual network selection. Covers law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management use cases with deployed and deployable PCN infrastructure.

WG2-TG12

Candidate Optimized

PCN SIM Enabled via Geolocation

Geofence-triggered eSIM profile activation: PCN SIM automatically activates when a device enters the PCN spectrum footprint and deactivates on exit. Covers location-aware eSIM switching, geofence policy delivery via MDM, profile activation triggers, MNO profile coexistence rules, and a security model for automated switching without user consent dialogs.

WG2-TG13

Candidate Optimized

SIB9 — Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)

Device requirements for 5G Time Sensitive Networking support via SIB9 broadcast. Covers UE-side TSN bridge functionality, IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization over the 5G air interface, and device capabilities for deterministic latency applications in industrial PCN deployments including robotics, AGVs, and factory automation.

WG2-TG14

Candidate Enhanced

PDU Ethernet (5G-LAN)

Device requirements for Ethernet PDU session support on Private Cellular Networks. Covers 5G-LAN type service, Ethernet frame transport over 5G PDU sessions, and device capabilities for direct Layer 2 network integration over PCN — enabling PCN-attached devices to participate in enterprise industrial LAN infrastructure without IP translation.

WG2-TG15

Candidate Enhanced

VxLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)

Device requirements for VxLAN tunnel support on PCN-attached devices. Covers device-side capabilities for VxLAN overlay network participation over PCN bearers, enabling enterprise network segmentation, multi-tenant PCN architectures, and seamless integration with existing SD-WAN and data center fabric infrastructure.

WG2-TG16

Candidate Enhanced

PCN Location Services

Device location reporting and positioning requirements for Private Cellular Network deployments. Covers 3GPP LCS UE capabilities over PCN, MDM-accessible location APIs, indoor positioning accuracy requirements, and enterprise use cases including asset tracking, workforce management, and geofencing on private network infrastructure.

WG2-TG17

Candidate Optimized

PCN 1024QAM Downlink

Device capability requirements for 1024QAM downlink modulation on Private Cellular Networks. Covers UE Category and NR capability reporting for 1024QAM DL support, MDM-accessible capability disclosure, and peak throughput use cases including high-resolution video surveillance, real-time industrial data acquisition, and high-density device environments.

WG2-TG18

Candidate Optimized

AI — On-Device PCN Intelligence

Device requirements for AI/ML capabilities relevant to PCN deployments. Covers on-device AI for network selection optimization, predictive handover, signal quality inference, and device-side AI frameworks for intelligent PCN connectivity management — including MDM-accessible AI model deployment and inference reporting APIs.

WG2-TG19

Candidate Optimized

PCN Roaming & MNO Interoperability

Device requirements for seamless handover between PCN and MNO macro network. Covers PCN-to-MNO roaming policies, MOCN configuration for MNO carrier sharing over PCN infrastructure, voice call continuity across network boundaries, and PLMN priority management for on/off-campus bearer transitions.

WG2-TG20

Candidate Optimized

SIM Swap

Device requirements for enterprise-controlled SIM swap and eSIM profile migration on PCN-attached devices. Covers remote SIM swap workflows via MDM, eSIM profile transfer between devices, IMSI preservation across SIM changes, and service continuity requirements ensuring PCN connectivity is maintained during SIM lifecycle events without user intervention.

WG2-TG21

Candidate Enhanced

Bootstrap eSIM via Temporary SIM

Device requirements for bootstrapping a PCN eSIM profile using a temporary physical SIM as the initial connectivity bearer. Covers the provisioning workflow where a device uses a temporary carrier SIM to reach the enterprise SM-DP+ and download the permanent PCN eSIM profile — enabling zero-touch PCN onboarding for enterprise device fleets without pre-provisioned profiles.

WG2-TG22

Candidate Enhanced

Bootstrap eSIM via EAP-AKA

Device requirements for bootstrapping eSIM PCN profile delivery using EAP-AKA (Extensible Authentication Protocol — Authentication and Key Agreement). Covers the authentication flow by which a device with a valid SIM credential authenticates to enterprise RSP infrastructure and receives its PCN eSIM profile without requiring out-of-band enrollment steps.

WG2-TG23

Candidate Optimized

Device Security Updates via MDM

Requirements for enterprise-controlled device security update management on PCN-attached devices. Covers MDM-enforced OS patch policies, security update compliance reporting, update scheduling over PCN bearer, and device-side APIs for IT to maintain security posture across PCN device fleets without relying on carrier OTA infrastructure.

WG2-TG24

Candidate Basic

UI Implementation of PCN Feature Set

Device user interface requirements for PCN feature visibility and control. Covers how PCN connectivity status, active PLMN, band selection, and SIM state are surfaced to end users and enterprise IT — including requirements preventing MNO-branded UI elements from obscuring or overriding PCN connectivity status on ODA Certified devices.

WG2-TG25

Candidate Enhanced

MDM Implementation of PCN Feature Set

MDM API surface, reporting format, and policy enforcement model for fleet-scale PCN device configuration. Defines how ODA-required CarrierConfig keys, PLMN policies, band activation settings, and PCN profiles are delivered and enforced across Intune, Workspace ONE, and JAMF — ensuring consistent PCN behavior across large enterprise deployments.

WG2-TG26

Candidate Enhanced

Carrier Aggregation (Band Combinations)

Normative PCN CA band combination list and MDM/CarrierConfig activation requirements for intra-band and inter-band carrier aggregation on Private Cellular Networks. Produces a qualified CA combination registry aligned with TG2's Band Registry, covering both 4G LTE-A and 5G NR CA configurations relevant to CBRS, Anterix, and global campus spectrum.

WG2-TG27

Candidate Basic

NB-IoT, Cat-M & RedCap

PCN device certification requirements for reduced-capability cellular device categories — NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT), LTE Cat-M (eMTC), and 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability NR). Covers band support, SIM/eSIM requirements, APN configuration, and power management for PCN-attached IoT sensors, asset trackers, meters, and industrial monitoring devices in enterprise deployments.