5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Takes Mobile Ecosystem Spotlight In August 2024
The Futurum Group, Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
The News: T-Mobile, Verizon, Ericsson, GSA, and Opensignal Show Why 5G FWA is Critical to Reducing the Digital Divide and Boosting Competition
5G FWA market progress in August 2024 demonstrated why the technology is vital to stimulating broadband connectivity competition and fulfilling society-wide goals of bridging the digital divide. In 2024, shipments of FWA CPE are expected to grow 23% to reach 37.5 million units. See this August-issued GSA 4G-5G FWA Forum survey for more information. In the US, 5G FWA has made substantial inroads with T-Mobile continuing to lead the market. See this T-Mobile update for more information. In the North American region, 100% of service providers offer speed-based FWA, with 80% offering it over 5G. See the Ericsson Mobility Report update for more information.