1. Non-transitory computer-readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that, when executed, facilitate
a method of providing priority access to special users or devices, the method comprising:
designating a mobile device as a special mobile device, the special mobile device being configured to set an upper limit for
a random number generated by the special mobile device, wherein the special mobile device is associated with one or more users
having priority access to a network;

receiving, on the special mobile device, a SIB2 message;
determining a barring factor associated with the SIB2 message;
setting, on the special mobile device, the upper limit for the random number, the upper limit being less than the barring
factor;

generating the random number, wherein the random number is less than the barring factor;
comparing the random number to the barring factor; and
providing access to the special mobile device.