A radio network controller connected to a first exchange and a second
exchange which manage a same location registration area. The radio
network controller includes a manager configured to manage a mobile
station under control of the radio network controller, in association
with the first exchange or the second exchange; a transfer configured to
transfer a signal transmitted from the mobile station to the first
exchange or the second exchange which is associated with the mobile
station; and a monitor configured to monitor state of the first exchange
and the second exchange. The transfer is configured to transfer a signal
from the mobile station associated with the first exchange, to the second
exchange, when the monitor detects inaccessibility to the first exchange.