At the 4th ELITE Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Club meeting, held during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Bocar BA, CEO of SAMENA Council, emphasized the need for accelerated collaboration across technologies, stakeholders, and industries to fully unlock the potential of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and intelligent connectivity.
BA’s message focused on emphasizing how Operators need to progress forward in the 5G-Advanced era using, among other tools and technologies available to them, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and AI. As Honorary President of the ELITE FWA Club, BA stressed the synergies between FWA, AI, and 5G-A as vital to creating faster, more reliable, and accessible global connectivity. He highlighted how these technologies are not only reshaping network performance but also driving a more affordable and inclusive digital landscape.
“FWA, supported by the rapid advancements of AI and 5G-A, is positioned to bridge the digital divide and make high-quality internet accessible to everyone,” said Bocar BA. “The affordability of FWA is no longer just a luxury for the few; it is becoming an essential tool for people in rural communities, emerging markets, and small businesses across the globe.”
Bocar BA further reiterated the importance of collaboration in driving FWA adoption across regions, including in the SA-ME-NA region and Central Asia, noting that the significant growth of the FWA industry is the direct result of cooperation, collaboration, and focus on global connectivity goals. He cited examples from the Middle East, Europe, and emerging markets, where FWA is playing a pivotal role in transforming connectivity and providing new business opportunities.
“The future of FWA is not just about innovation,” said Bocar BA. “It is about aligning efforts, accelerating cooperation, and ensuring sustainable investments in infrastructure. We must work together to build a more connected world. Innovation by itself is not sufficient. Stakeholders need to work together and align priorities, to ensure holistic approaches are carried out toward industry sustainability, as well as sustainable investments in technology deployment and infrastructure development, including through FWA.”
Bocar BA also called on participants to engage with SAMENA Council and the ELITE FWA Club to contribute insights, join working groups, and participate in the SAMENA ELITE e-magazine. He reiterated that by working together, the Industry can accelerate the deployment and adoption of FWA technologies, creating a more inclusive, intelligent, and sustainable future for connectivity.
SAMENA Council, a key supporter of the ELITE FWA Club, continues to facilitate collaboration and innovation across the Fixed Wireless Access ecosystem. Through platforms, such as the ELITE FWA Club’s portal, SAMENA Council helps connect stakeholders, encourage knowledge-sharing, and drive collective efforts to tackle key challenges in the FWA space, including expanding coverage, improving affordability, and enhancing service delivery.
SAMENA Council also views 5G-Advanced to be a game-changer. When paired with AI, it amplifies the benefits of FWA, enabling faster speeds, enhanced coverage, and more efficient operations. This synergy could accelerate global connectivity forward, making high-speed internet more accessible and affordable to all, from rural areas to emerging markets, from MSMEs to large enterprises. The new synergy between AI and 5G-A offers unprecedented new possibilities. While FWA’s growth prospects and trajectory have been correctly approximated very well, meaningful collaboration—across industries, geographies, technologies, and stakeholders – continues to be a key imperative. Through the ELITE FWA Club initiative, and with the enhanced presence and proactive engagement of Club members and industry stakeholders, building deeper understanding of FWA applications and AI-based FWA delivery, and materializing new collaborations within the FWA ecosystem, are critical.
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