India, Jan. 8 -- MathWorks, a developer of mathematical computing software has projected a significant shift in the global connectivity landscape, with 2026 expected to mark the point at which satellite and 5G networks begin operating as a unified system rather than as parallel infrastructures. According to the company, hybrid satellite-5G connectivity is likely to move beyond pilot deployments and into real-world implementation, driven by the rollout of 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 standards.

e standards enable closer integration between Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Terrestrial Networks (TN), laying the groundwork for more seamlThesess interoperability. Industry observers expect this convergence to support a new range of communi...