The strong rise of 5G FWA applications is a highlight in the field of communication technology in recent years. FWA, English full name (Fixed Wireless Access, fixed wireless access) As the name suggests, it is a fixed network communication and wireless communication technology, specifically to provide users with broadband access services. The principle and architecture of FWA is very simple, that is, to provide signal coverage through mobile communication base stations, and then receive signals in the user’s residence or business place through devices such as CPE, convert them into Wi-Fi or wired signals, and provide network access capabilities.
Background of the rise of 5G FWA applications
- Technical progress: The high speed, low delay and massive connection characteristics of 5G technology provide strong technical support for FWA. Compared with the 4G era, 5G FWA has obvious advantages in terms of bandwidth, speed and coverage.
- Market demand: With the popularity of the Internet, users’ demand for broadband access is growing. With its convenient and fast characteristics, 5G FWA meets the needs of users for high-quality broadband services.
- Policy support: Governments have introduced policies to promote 5G network construction and industrial development. As an important scenario for 5G applications, FWA has been supported at the policy level.
The rise of 5G FWA applications
- Global commercialization growth: The GSMA think tank reports that 95 operators worldwide have launched 5G FWA services in developed and developing markets by the end of 2022. 5G FWA is expected to account for more than 10% of fixed broadband connections by 2025.
- Market revenue and subscriber growth: In 2022, global revenue for FWA service providers was approximately $27 billion and is expected to grow to $67 billion by 2028. Between 2023 and 2030, the global 5G FWA market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 39.1%.
- The competitive advantage is clear: 5G FWA has become an important competitor in the fixed broadband market. In markets such as North America, wireless operators have successfully entered and competed in the fixed broadband market with 5G FWA services.
Reasons for the rise of 5G FWA applications
- Technological innovation: 5G FWA solutions are continuously optimized in terms of speed, coverage, etc., making them a strong choice to compete with traditional fixed technologies such as fiber optics and cables.
- Cost advantage: Compared with wired access methods such as optical fiber, 5G FWA has obvious advantages in terms of deployment cost and maintenance cost.
- Rich application scenarios: 5G FWA can be widely used in households, enterprises, rural and other scenarios to meet the needs of different user groups.
The impact of the rise of 5G FWA applications on our country
- Improve the level of broadband access: 5G FWA is expected to make up for the lack of broadband access resources in our country, improve the network coverage rate, and help the information construction of our country.
- Promote the development of the industrial chain: The rise of 5G FWA will drive the development of related industrial chains, including equipment manufacturers, operators, and solution providers.
- Accelerating digital transformation: 5G FWA provides high-speed and stable network access to all walks of life, helping Chinese enterprises achieve digital transformation.