Ericsson: 5G FWA is gaining momentum

The latest Ericsson Mobility Report highlights the growing strength of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) as a key 5G use case for communications service providers (CSPs) worldwide.

The report – which includes Ericsson's latest mobile industry forecasts, regional breakdowns, and customer case studies – reveals a significant increase in the number of CSPs offering FWA services over the past year.

According to the study, which sampled 310 CSPs globally, 241 now offer FWA...

27 June 2024 | 5G

Nokia sets extended range mmWave 5G speed record

Nokia has set a new record for mmWave 5G speed over an extended distance.

The vendor sustained average downlink speeds exceeding 2 Gbps using millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) over a distance of 10.86 kilometres. The achievement – which took place at the OuluZone test facility in Oulu, Finland – marks the fastest recorded download speed to date.

To accomplish this feat, Nokia utilised its 5G extended range mmWave solution along with...

26 June 2023 | 5G