Specifically, the potential revenue growth opportunities for FWA can be mainly broken down into broadband unserved markets and broadband underserved markets.
First, in markets where broadband is not available, FWA can be used to connect unconnected homes (about 1bn homes worldwide do not yet have fixed broadband) and businesses in emerging markets and rural areas in more developed markets. At the same time, many people need a more affordable and flexible broadband connection in their second home to play or study and work. Figures show that Norway has about 400,000 second homes, while Sweden has more than 600,000 (about 12% of permanent homes).
Second, FWA is in many cases an alternative to wired broadband in markets where broadband is underserved. FWA is an alternative option for Cable users when there is no other fixed broadband provider to choose from, with lower costs and/or higher speeds. In addition, FWA is feasible in cases where there is only one fiber provider and consumers need other options. In addition, FWA serves as a DSL service alternative for service providers, providing higher speeds and lower network operating costs.
"By the end of 2021, only a third of households globally (excluding the Chinese market) will have access to fixed broadband. Only 25 percent of households enjoy speeds of more than 100 megabits per second. "As the trend towards working and learning from home grows, stable, fast and high-capacity connectivity becomes imperative." Market research firm Counterpoint said in its report that 5G FWA will be the "killer app" to drive broadband adoption and bridge the challenges of the global digital divide.
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