Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Will 5G Fixed Wireless Be the First Important New 5G Revenue Source?

Will the first significant 5G “new revenue sources” come from 5G fixed wireless? Many of us believe that will prove to be the case. As 5G new radio (5GNR) is deployed, mobile operators, in some instances, will be able to supply gigabit internet access to customers who in the past could only get such speeds from a fixed network connection.


Assuming tariffs are comparable to fixed network prices, 5G fixed wireless might, for the first time ever, allow mobile operators to cannibalize fixed connections. In other cases, 5GNR might mean some operators with mobile and fixed assets will be able to supply gigabit internet access to consumers in areas where fiber to the home is not financially viable.

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