According to the GSA’s 4G-5G Fixed Wireless Access Forum, 5G-enabled fixed wireless access (FWA) consumer premises equipment (CPE) shipments are expected to account for 42 per cent of all FWA CPE shipments in 2024, up from 34 per cent in 2023.
In 2023, shipments of 5G-enabled fixed wireless access (FWA) reached 10.2 million units, while 4G FWA CPE shipments declined by 5 per cent compared to the previous year.
Further, the survey highlighted that, innovations such as 5G standalone (SA), reduced capability (RedCap), millimeter-wave (mmWave), and self-install outdoor CPEs will drive the global growth of 5G FWA services.
Furthermore, according to the GSA, FWA CPE shipments are expected to grow by 23 per cent in 2024, reaching 37.5 million units, up from 30.4 million in 2023, which marked a 2 per cent increase from 2022. India is significantly contributing to the rise in 5G FWA shipments, with 86 per cent of these shipments being 5G-enabled, followed by North America at 65 per cent and the rest of Asia-Pacific at 39 per cent. In India, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are actively offering 5G fixed broadband services to consumers and enterprises, aiming to monetise their fifth-generation networks.
5G FWA routers expected to represent 42 per cent of total shipments in 2024, says GSA - https://tele.net.in