Question: What is a key difference in UE experience between a soft and hard feeder link switchover in the context of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connections?
Option 1: Soft switchover requires two NTN Gateways, while hard switchover uses only one.
Option 2: Hard switchover ensures continuous radio link connectivity, unlike soft switchover.
Option 3: Soft switchover allows temporary overlap with multiple NTN Gateways, potentially avoiding radio link interruption, whereas hard switchover does not.
Option 4: The number of affected UEs differs between soft and hard feeder link switchovers.
Explanation: This question assesses understanding of the implications of feeder link switchover types on Non-Terrestrial Network connections. Option 3 is correct because it highlights the fundamental difference in how soft and hard switchovers manage connectivity during transitions: soft switchover enables a temporary overlap with multiple NTN Gateways to avoid interruptions, whereas hard switchover involves connecting to one gateway at a time, which may lead to radio link interruptions.