FIGS. 3-4 illustrate example processes 300 and 400 for implementing the above-described functional group based access priority in private LTE networks. In some examples, the processes 300 and 400 can be implemented in the CBRS network 100 or the environment 200. It will be understood that the steps described with reference to the processes 300 and 400 can be implemented in any order or any combination thereof, including combinations that exclude, add, or modify certain steps.

Starting with step 1 of process 300, one or more of the UEs 202 in cells 1 or 2 can provide configuration information to a respective eNodeB 204. In step 2, the eNodeB 204 can register and provide the configuration (e.g., CSG cell ID) to the MME 206. In step 3, the CBRS AAA 212 can obtain or generate UE authorization and subscription information (e.g., based on the configuration 212A for all UEs 202), which can be provided subsequently to the MME 206. In step 4, the enterprise AAA 210 can be configured with the UE subscription profiles and authentication related information, including group ID mappings (e.g., based on the configuration 210A for all UEs 202), which can be provided subsequently to the MME 206. In step 5, the DNA appliance 208 can be configured with priority of network access. For example, the DNA appliance 208 can be configured with information and priorities related to groups of UEs (e.g., based on the configuration 208A for the UEs 202), which can be provided subsequently to the MME 206.