by Pivot
Tag: Fixed Wireless
White Paper Assesses Technologies for the Future of Broadband
A white paper written by Corning, Brightspeed, and Calix analyzed the most common broadband technologies and their strengths and weaknesses: copper, fiber, wireless, low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite, and coaxial cable. The authors of “Meeting the…
More Than 42,000 LEO Satellites Deployed by 2032: Report
Increased involvement by China and Europe in the low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite sector will increase the number of satellites in operational orbit from 7,473 in 2023 to about 42,600 by 2032, according to a new report…
Multiple Networks Better Positioned to Satisfy Consumers: Study
A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access — and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. The research — which was…
Fixed Wireless Subscribers, Speeds Continue to Grow: Report
T-Mobile and Verizon are increasing their fixed wireless access (FWA) speeds while adding subscribers to their fixed wireless services, according to a new report from Ookla. There had been concern that as FWA subscribers grew,…
Unlock Exclusive Benchmarks and Free Data-Driven Insights
How do fixed wireless and fiber operators compare on subscriber metrics like download and upload throughput? What’s a good benchmark for churn rate or support call resolution? Which vendor dominates Access Point (AP) and Customer…
Helium Mobile Introduces Free Plan, ‘Cloud Points’ Gift Cards
The price point offered by Helium Mobile’s new Zero plan is sure to gain consumer attention; the service is free. Helium Mobile also is introducing Cloud Points, a program in which subscribers earn points by allowing…
Rethinking BEAD Technology Rules Raises Important Questions About Eligible Locations
As the new presidential administration ponders potential changes to the BEAD rural broadband funding program, some stakeholders recommend relaxing current rules that favor fiber broadband technology and shifting funding toward lower-cost options such as low-earth…
Brightspeed Launches Fixed Wireless Offering Using Verizon’s Network
This week, Brightspeed launched an offering for its customers currently using aging copper cables for connectivity. The new Brightspeed fixed wireless voice and data service leverages Verizon’s network to connect these customers. In the announcement,…
C Spire, Inseego Launch 5G Internet Offering in Mississippi
C Spire, a service provider in Mississippi, is partnering with Inseego to launch a fixed wireless access (FWA) 5G internet service to provide broadband to underserved addresses in the state. The 5G Home Internet service…
Helium Mobile/Andrena’s DAWN Partner on Fixed Wireless Last-Mile Network
Helium Mobile says it will integrate 8,000 nodes in Andrena’s DAWN ecosystem into its network. These nodes will continue to be included for the remainder of the year. The partnership is a step in extending…
A Deep Dive On the BEAD Alternative Technology Guidelines
Rules for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) rural broadband program call for funding recipients to deploy fiber broadband or other “reliable” technologies, except in certain circumstances. The National Telecommunications and Information…
Rise Broadband Acquires MidAtlanticBroadband Assets in Missouri
Regional fiber and fixed wireless access (FWA) provider Rise Broadband has added almost 10,000 residential and business customers with the acquisition of MidAtlanticBroadband’s fiber broadband business in Missouri. MidAtlanticBroadband, which is branded as Yondoo Broadband,…
