Direct data collection solution from core network to radio access network

Abstract

Aspects presented herein may enable a network entity (e.g., a consumer network entity) to request data and/or analytics (e.g., AI/ML analytics, AI/ML inference, etc.) from another network entity (e.g., a RAN) via a core network or a function associated with the network (e.g., an NWDAF of the core network). In one aspect, a core network entity receives, from a first network entity, an analytics request. The core network entity transmits, to a second network entity, a data collection request based at least in part on the analytics request. The core network entity receives, from the second network entity, a data collection response based on the data collection request. The core network entity transmits, to the first network entity, an analytics response based at least in part on the data collection response.