Method and system for controlling the distribution of multimedia broadcast services

A wireless multi-cell communication system and controlling a multimedia broadcast services (MBMS) scattered approach. The system includes at least one MBMS can be spread to one or more wireless receiving / transmitting unit (WTRUs) network, for example, the Global Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN). In one particular embodiment, the MBMS can be activated and withdrawn according to whether a special district to provide periodic cell update. In another particular embodiment, when the MBMS reception is confirmed, the MBMS transmission may be terminated. In another more specific embodiment, the MBMS may be segmented to reduce the spread by the network during the MBMS and / or resources to WTRUs use.