5G FWA is poised to become a mainstream solution. In fact, forecasts predict around 71.82 million 5G FWA connections by 2026, and that 5G FWA has the potential to account for up to 21% of all connections by 2030, according to Statista.
Now, that raises the next question: Why?
Or, perhaps: What is it?
Well, 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) uses 5G cellular networks to provide high-speed internet access to homes and businesses. It's a fantastic alternative for those in areas where traditional wired broadband options like fiber or cable are unavailable or unreliable.
5G FWA utilizes radio signals instead of physical cables. This makes it ideal for rural or remote areas where laying extensive fiber infrastructure would be prohibitively expensive. With download speeds comparable to wired broadband and minimal latency, 5G FWA delivers a seamless online experience for various activities such as streaming, gaming, video conferencing and online learning.
This is a brilliant opportunity for communications service providers (CSPs) to capitalize on the potential that comes with 5G FWA. To help them get the most out of that revenue stream, Spirent Communications, a provider of test and assurance solutions for next-generation devices and networks, announced its new 5G FWA testing services.
The testing services enable CSPs and device manufacturers to better optimize quality of experience and differentiate their offerings in an increasingly competitive market. They’ll provide insights into user experience and enable operators to drive revenue growth with enhanced customer satisfaction.
Insights will be provided through extensive testing across multiple user scenarios, including general data and web browsing, Voice over Wi-Fi, Video streaming QoE, Cloud gaming QoE and RF environment characterization
With this approach, CSPs gain a complete understanding of their FWA service performance compared to others in the market. With benchmark testing tailored to the specific needs of each provider, Spirent (News - Alert) provides data that reflects the real-world user experience and quickly and accurately target areas for optimization.
Additionally, the solution helps CSPs improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and optimize their infrastructure to better serve users during times of peak and off-peak demand.
“5G FWA represents a growing trend and significant opportunity for CSPs to expand their revenue streams,” said Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy at Spirent. “Expanding its monetization potential means making testing of the user experience a priority and that’s what our latest solutions offer. It will also potentially save service providers, device and network vendors millions of dollars in troubleshooting costs by enabling them to identify problems earlier in the development cycle.”
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Alex Passett
