6G-NTN

A consumer user has subscribed to a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) whose network is able to offer integrated TN / NTN connectivity. This user is in the situation of service continuity by travelling into an area without TN coverage. The user is a consumer handheld UE; therefore, he needs to seamlessly switch from TN to NTN, and vice-versa when the user re-enters his MNO terrestrial coverage. During its operation within NTN coverage, the application traffic demand either needs to be supported as is or dynamically adapted so that the user’s Quality of Experience (QoE) is kept consistent. In addition, during his journey out of TN coverage, this user may temporarily enter light indoor conditions, for which NTN connectivity needs to still be supported, albeit with a controlled service degradation.
The user is equipped with a handheld, able to switch between TN and NTN to get the best Quality of Service (QoS).