Fixed Wireless Access Solutions

📗 The Power of 5G FWA 📗 #5G has made it possible for wireless networks to compete against #fiber, satellite, xDSL, and #cable in delivering high-speed broadband service to residences and businesses at attractive prices through #FWA. 📕 What is FWA? Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a method of connecting subscribers to broadband #Internet access using a #wireless alternative to traditional copper cables and/or fiber. 📕 How does 5G FWA work? FWA over 5G NR is a technique that delivers high-speed internet access by connecting the 5G network to customer premises equipment (#CPE) at a fixed location at the consumer’s home or enterprise. The #last_mile or transmission from the 5G site to the business or residence using it, is handled via #wireless. 📕 Why 5G FWA? FWA has been shown to provide a very attractive and cost-efficient alternative to fixed broadband across a wide range of cases and situations, in particular in areas outside city centers where large distances make fiber deployment expensive. Businesses with low mobility, such as utilities and oil & gas firms, are prime candidates for FWA service. ✔ The savings in deployment time and cost are significant. With no need to dig trenches to lay fiber, FWA is an attractive option for operators. 📕 What is the difference between 5G FWA and 4G FWA? ✔ 5G FWA delivers up to ten times the capacity of a 4G FWA network, often with more reliability. ✔ 5G can provide on the same sector two bandes #midband like n41 (2.5-2.7GHz) and n77 (3.3-4.2GHz) and High band like #mmWave spectrum such as 26GHz and 28GHz. 5G can provide different speeds based on the location of the #homes from the 5G Site. 📕 How Can we overcome the short mmWave 5G coverage? Using large #antenna arrays on the transmitter side together with #beamforming enables the energy to be focused in the desired direction. Beamforming on the receiver side further improves the received signal strength. 🔔 As per GSMA “ 5G mid-band plus mmWave is also cost-effective in urban areas lacking existing fiber infrastructure that can be shared or rented. In such cases, expected cost savings can reach 45% depending on the region.” 📷 Silicom #5G #FWA #NR #mmWave

T-Mobile Is Doing What Traditional ISPs Said Wasn’t Possible🤔 For years, the message was: “If you want fast, reliable internet, we have to dig up your yard.” But now? T-Mobile, Verizon, and others are proving that high-speed home internet doesn’t need wires—just spectrum. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), powered by 5G, is upending the broadband market. -No trenching. -No technician visit. -No contracts. -Just a 5G gateway delivered to your door. Plug it in—and you’re online. • 100–300 Mbps speeds (more in some areas) • Self-install in minutes • Lower monthly cost • No equipment fees or data caps • Runs on existing mobile infrastructure And the reality, this isn’t just for rural communities. It’s surging in urban areas, suburbs, apartment buildings, and city neighborhoods where people are done with expensive, over-complicated cable and fiber plans. FWA is growing fast because it solves real problems: • Delayed installs • Hidden fees • One-provider monopolies • Inflexible plans • Slow customer service Legacy ISPs said this model wouldn’t scale. Turns out, it scales very well. They just weren’t the ones to build it. The question for the cable and fiber incumbents: Are you evolving—or just hoping your customers don’t notice?

Enhanced customer satisfaction, improved network performance, and expanded business opportunities are the key benefits Finnish communications provider @Elisa has experienced since launching its 5G Standalone (SA) Own Lane fixed wireless access (FWA) service in 2024. ✅   Elisa's journey began in 2020 when it became the first in the Nordics to trial 5G SA connectivity for voice and data, leading to the deployment of its 5G SA network in Finland by 2021. To add value for customers, Elisa focused on delivering quality and reliable connectivity by implementing 5G SA network slicing to power its premium Own Lane 5G FWA service.   The results have been impressive:       👍 Feedback shows customers feel they are getting added value, especially during peak hours when the network is busy.     ⚡More reliable broadband, with a maximum downlink speed of 1,000 Mbps, a guaranteed minimum speed of 100 Mbps and a promised typical speed of 500 Mbps.    📊 New business opportunities, notably extending Elisa’s Own Lane 5G FWA service to businesses.    Read the full article about Elisa’s Own Lane 5G FWA service in the November 2024 Ericsson Mobility Report: https://lnkd.in/dq3DMfYX   #MobilityReport #5G #5GStandalone #FWA #Technology Topi Manner Sami Komulainen José P. Villalobos Petteri Viitanen

5G & FWA: OVERCOMING CAPACITY CRUNCH FOR ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY Integrating Fixed Wireless Access (#FWA) with #5G technology significantly influences today's internet landscape, particularly in providing high-speed internet where traditional methods are limited. 🔗 Expanding Internet Access with FWA: FWA is proving effective in areas where laying down fiber optics isn't feasible. It's an efficient solution to extend high-speed internet access to various regions, including suburban and rural areas. 📊 Addressing the #Capacity Challenge: FWA users' surge in #dataconsumption compared to standard #mobile users has led to the 'capacity crunch.' 5G's integration into FWA is essential in managing this challenge by offering higher data speeds and improved latency, enhancing the overall user experience. 📡 Strategic #Spectrum Management: Efficiently utilizing spectrum resources is crucial to balance the demands between mobile and FWA services. Employing #millimeterwave bands in populated areas is an effective strategy for distributing #network load and improving service quality. 🚀 Advancements in FWA #Device Technology: The development of FWA devices with advanced features like high-gain #antennas and #carrier aggregation is vital. These advancements are key to improving #networkcapacity and ensuring FWA can support increasing data demands. 🌏 Real-World Applications and Impact: Case studies from urban and rural FWA deployments demonstrate the practical benefits of these technologies. In urban settings, advanced devices help manage #networkcongestion, while in rural areas, they provide stable, high-speed internet. The continued development of FWA and 5G holds significant potential for enhancing global internet connectivity. It's about practical solutions and strategic developments that ensure reliable internet access for a broader range of users. Nokia | Ericsson | Samsung Electronics | AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | UScellular | Telefonica | TELUS |Qualcomm | Cisco | Cohere Technologies | CommScope | Mimosa Networks, Inc.