Those who gain access through the New Mexico broadband grant will receive three years of complimentary service.
Perhaps the best news from the report for FWA providers is that penetration is growing at a similar pace among all income groups.
The white paper emphasizes the critical importance of accelerating broadband expansion and moving towards fiber and wireless technologies.
The State of LEO Satellite report covers both LEO and VLEO (very-low-earth orbit satellites with orbits of about 450 kilometers).
The Amdocs study looks at the landscape of various types of networks, which seems fairly complex and to be shifting.
The report said the concern that more fixed wireless subscribers would lead to congestion hasn’t proved to be true.
Operational performance benchmarks are also included in the report so ISPs can measure their performance against their peers.
At this point, the free Helium Mobile Zero plan — with 30 GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes of talk — is available by invitation only.
BEAD technology rules don’t consider LEO satellites or unlicensed fixed wireless “reliable.” If that changes, which locations are eligible?
The new Brightspeed/Verizon partnership will upgrade the services for some of Brightspeed’s existing DSL customers.
The C Spire 5G Home Internet service will provide download speeds of 100 Mbps and includes a router from Inseego.
The DAWN protocol extends the Helium Mobile network by allowing it to tap into its decentralized broadband and backhaul services.
BEAD alternative technology guidelines allow funding for LEO satellite broadband or unlicensed fixed wireless in certain situations.
Rise Broadband is a portfolio company of GI Data Infrastructure, an investment firm that has raised more than $43 billion.
The BroadbandOne offering includes equipment and connectivity. If needed, service provider partners can use BroadbandOne’s 28 GHz spectrum.
Verizon’s fiber and FWA assessments were made at a “sell-side” analysts’ event following the release of the company’s Q3 results.
The deal is EarthLink’s fifth acquisition during the past year. EarthLink clearly feels that FWA is the technology of the future.
The $80 Twist Broadband gigabit fixed wireless offering will use Tarana equipment and unlicensed 6 GHz spectrum.
Federated Wireless says that the CBRS is better suited for BEAD deployments than 5 GHz, 6 GHz or satellite approaches.
The report, which is an amalgamation of company and media information, shows a vibrant fixed wireless industry segment.
SKYBOXE will use its CPE in combination with UScellular’s network to offer service. The CPE combines a gateway and Wi-Fi 6 router.
Nokia launched two new offerings: the Broadband Easy Connect service and new 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) devices.