SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MANAGE CELL RESELECTION BY A USER EQUIPMENT

A method for managing cell reselection by a user equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes storing, at the UE, a set of allowed frequency bands supported by a first operator. The set of allowed frequency bands are determined based on a first set of frequency bands supported by the first operator, and a second set of frequency bands associated with a second operator and permitted for use by the first operator. The method includes decoding a first system information block (SIB) comprising frequency information and frequency band information associated with corresponding neighbouring cells. The method includes determining one or more relevant neighbouring cells based on the corresponding first SIB and the set of allowed frequency bands, and further, determining, based at least on cell measurements associated with the one or more relevant neighbouring cells, at least one of a neighbouring cell for reselection.