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Guaranteed speed experiences, defined as target speeds 6. FWA is predominantly utilized for home
being available 80% of the time, require end-to-end broadband services. Can operators extend
managed services. Operators must enforce strict QoS and FWA-based solutions to enterprise clients?
traffic management policies, prioritize traffic types, and What high-value enterprise scenarios could
use intelligent scheduling during congestion. Additionally, potentially enhance FWA revenue streams?
high-speed Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and a
Operators can definitely extend FWA based service to
speed monitoring platform are vital for maintaining ser-
enterprise users indeed. FWA offers a rapid and cost-ef-
vice quality.
fective internet access solution for enterprise customers,
regardless of their location in urban or remote areas. Key
4. FWA-based home broadband enriches scenarios where FWA can add significant value include
experience for users. Given that many are still industrial parks, warehouses, remote offices, and tempo-
using the older 4G-based FWA service, what rary work sites. Operators can boost their average reve-
strategies could accelerate the migration of nue per user (ARPU) by tailoring FWA service packages
FWA subscribers from 4G to 5G? to meet the specific needs of these enterprises, thereby
To encourage the transition from 4G to 5G FWA, opera- enhancing the monetization of their 5G networks.
tors must prioritize widespread 5G network coverage and
ensure device compatibility. Marketing initiatives and
incentive programs can play a crucial role in persuading
users to switch to 5G services. Highlighting the superior
speed, reduced latency, and enhanced connection stabil-
ity of 5G FWA can further motivate users to migrate. FWA offers a rapid and cost-effective
internet access solution for enterprise
Additionally, as the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) customers, regardless of their location
ecosystem matures, the declining prices of CPE devices in urban or remote areas. Key scenarios
contribute significantly to the migration effort. The emer-
where FWA can add significant value
gence of affordable 5G CPEs, priced between $60 and $70,
include industrial parks, warehouses,
serves as a key driver in the shift from 4G WTTx to 5G FWA.
remote offices, and temporary work sites.
5. Operators often provide substantial or
unlimited data packages with their FWA home 7. Could you provide some insights into the
broadband offerings. However, there's a risk that future evolution of FWA? How will FWA evolve in
a minority of users might excessively consume terms of technology and standards, particularly
network resources over extended periods, with the advancements in 5G and the transition
affecting service quality for others. How can to the 5.5G era, to support higher data rates and
operators effectively manage FWA users who new application requirements?
excessively use data? The future evolution of FWA hinges on continuous techno-
A simple solution that can mitigate traffic abuse is for logical advancements and standardization efforts. As 5G
operators to enforce fair usage policies or levy additional and 5G-Advanced technologies mature, FWA is poised to
charges for consumption beyond typical usage levels. accommodate higher data rates and meet the demands
Concurrently, real-time monitoring of network traffic of new applications. Currently, with a 100 MHz spectrum
allows for the identification of abnormal usage patterns, allocation in 5G, FWA can deliver service speeds ranging
enabling operators to take corrective actions, such as from 100 to 300 Mbps. As we transition into the 5.5G era,
bandwidth throttling for those users. enhanced spectrum availability, coupled with technol-
ogies like ELAA (Extremely Large Aperture Array) Massive
MIMO and multi-carrier aggregation, will enable FWA to
support service provisioning speeds of up to 1 Gbps, with
peak data rates potentially reaching 10 Gbps.
Conclusion:
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a predominant broadband access solution, offering telecom operators a
swift avenue to deploy high-speed Internet services across various scenarios. Yet, for FWA's long-term viability and
growth, it is imperative that operators tackle technical hurdles, enhance user experience, and forge sound business
strategies that align with the expanding range of application scenarios. The onset of the 5.5G era, paired with ongoing
technological advancements, positions FWA to assume an increasingly significant role in the future telecommunica-
tions landscape.

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