| abstract |
The present invention provides a method and system for quickly deallocating packet traffic channels. According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the capability of performing point-to-multipoint communications is provided on the PTCH by defining a multicast address that all mobiles read. Through the use of a multicast address, a plurality of mobile stations can simultaneously be notified of the termination of PTCH services. As a result, the network can reallocate PTCH resources in a minimum amount of time. |