This document describes the state transition functionality in WCDMA RAN networks. It discusses the various state transitions a UE can undergo, such as D2F (CELL_DCH to CELL_FACH), F2P (CELL_FACH to CELL_PCH) and D2D (between different CELL_DCH configurations). The triggers, timers and thresholds involved in each state transition are defined. Low activity state and always online functionality are also covered. State transition allows the network to dynamically adjust the UE state according to traffic volume and activity level to improve resource utilization.