[3GPP][NAS]The use of T3346

T3346 timer value may be included in Attch Reject , Tracking Area Update (TAU) Reject or Service Request Reject sent by network to UE. 

During EMM signaling congestion detected network will perform NAS level mobility management congestion control.

T3346定时器值将会被包含在网络端发给UE的attach reject、Tracking Area Update(TAU) reject 或者service request reject消息里。

主要是网络端用于NAS层的移动性管理的阻塞控制。

By sending reject message with cause value #22 Congestion If the reject message from network is not integrity protected UE starts T3346 with random value.

if it is integrity protected UE uses the value present in reject message.

Cases when NAS signalling allowed during T3346 running

•  Attach for emergency services can be initiated even if T3346 timer is running.
•  Attach can be trigger in a new PLMN which is not part of EQPLMN list and also not part of forbidden PLMN list.
• TAU can be initiated in response to paging if UE in attempting to update state.
• Deatch request can be initiated even T3346 is running

Reasons to stop T3346:

Upon reception of paging, UE shall stop T3346  and send service request or TAU request.

 

From：http://alliknowaboutwireless.blogspot.com/2016/07/t3346-nas-level-mobility-management.html