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With millions waiting for reliable home broadband, Fixed Wireless Access offers an efficient and scalable alternative to wired connections. Learn more about the technology bringing the power of 5G to new frontiers. What is Fixed Wireless Access? Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a wireless connection that provides broadband access to a specific location such as a home or enterprise premises. It enables consumers to connect to the network and access high-speed internet via radio signal, without the need for physical cables. It supports both 4G LTE and 5G technologies, but it’s the speed and flexibility of 5G that really realizes the full value of FWA. 5G FWA is the first wireless technology capable of low latency and high speeds comparable to fiber optic connections. It therefore offers a competitive and cost-effective alternative for consumers in urban environments where xDSL, cable or fiber previously monopolized the market. The lack of cables also makes FWA ideal for connecting remote or underserved locations where running cables would prove too costly or difficult, making it a key technology for bridging the digital divide. How does FWA technology work? In FWA, data is transmitted between the base station of a communication service provider’s (CSP’s) network and the antenna of the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) device mounted either inside or outside the home or business premises. FWA generally relies on the location remaining static to ensure reliable and high-performance delivery of connectivity or services. It does not include tethering mobile phones to connect Wi-Fi devices via standard mobile services, portable battery-based Wi-Fi routers or dongles.