WLAN authentication restriction

The authentication allows the device to access a non-cellular network via an access point and is between the device and an authenticating entity within the cellular network. Information is obtained about a state associated with the device. Based on the obtained information, it is evaluated whether to allow the device to perform authentication with the authenticating entity. This may be done at the device. The information obtained includes whether the device RRC state is Connected, and if so, whether its Power Preference Indication (PPI) is True, implying that the device wishes to stay on the cellular network. The information also includes a determination of device mobility based on the number of cell reselections or handovers performed by the device in a given time.