A method, system and computer program are disclosed to perform a low
latency inter-technology handoff of a MN from a WLAN to a cellular
network. The method includes transmitting a Bearer Context from the MN
for use by the cellular network, the Bearer Context containing
information required to establish access network bearers in the cellular
network for an ongoing Internet session of the MN; and responding to the
Bearer Context with a Router Advertisement that is forwarded to the MN.
The Bearer Context may be piggybacked on another message, or it may be
sent as a separate message. The Bearer Context includes information
expressive of: (a) a QoS requirement of an ongoing application or
applications of the MN; (b) a unique identity of the MN that is
recognizable by the cellular network; (c) parameters to facilitate the
creation of a Point-to-Point Protocol state in the cellular network; and
(d) parameters to enable establishment of packet filters in the cellular
network. The method also includes authenticating and authorizing with the
target cellular network for the purpose of executing handoff.