A method for handling timers in a wireless communication system includes starting a Timer_Poll_Periodic timer for a Radio Link Control Acknowledged Mode (RLC AM) entity, performing a re-establishment procedure for the RLC AM entity, and not stopping the Timer_Poll_Periodic timer after re-establishment of the RLC AM entity.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 10/064,747, filed Aug. 13, 2002, which is included in its entirety herein by reference.