5G FWA on the rise: state of the market, new developments and outlook through to 2030

5G FWA on the rise: state of the market, new developments and outlook through to 2030
This Report is locked

This report is available to those subscribed to the Fixed, TV and Convergence module.

Learn more about our packages

FWA solutions have been around for more than two decades, but prior to the arrival of 5G, adoption was slow. 5G is driving renewed interest, making FWA a more competitive solution, vis-à-vis established fixed technologies such as fibre and cable, and a key use case for 5G monetisation. Commercialisation is on the rise; as of the end of 2022, 95 operators had launched 5G FWA services worldwide across both developed and developing markets.

In this report, we review the state of the 5G FWA market and provide insights into its future outlook. In a range of markets, such as Austria, Australia, Germany and the US, 5G FWA will account for more than 10% of total fixed broadband connections by 2025. By 2030, India will be the largest market worldwide, with 46.5 million connections. Through case studies, we also shine a light on how leading operators are launching and monetising 5G FWA services.

Authors

How to access this report

Annual subscription: Subscribe to our research modules for comprehensive access to more than 200 reports per year.

Enquire about subscription

Contact our research team

Get in touch with us to find out more about our research topics and analysis.

Contact our research team

Media

To cite our research, please see our citation policy in our Terms of Use, or contact our Media team for more information.

Learn more

Related research

MWC Shanghai 2025: a window into the future?

5G
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Mobile networks and connectivity
Satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
Digital Consumer
IoT & Enterprise
Mobile Operators and Networks
Fixed, TV and Convergence
Spectrum

MWC Shanghai is in the books for another year, having attracted 45,000 visitors (from 12,500 companies), along with 400 exhibitors and partner groups. The numbers were up from the 2024 event by 13% and 92% respectively. This analysis highlights the key takeaways and implications from meetings, summits and announcements at the event – and in particular, whether the progress seen in China can be mapped to other regions.

This report is locked

5G in Context, Q1 2025

5G
Mobile Operators and Networks

This quarterly review of global 5G developments provides a concise, tracker-style deliverable, presenting key metrics and forecasts. GSMA Intelligence has aggregated the latest data on 5G connections and adoption, as well as information on network trials/launches and spectrum assignments.

This report is locked

Vodafone Italy: Showing good momentum for FWA growth in one of the leading European 5G FWA markets

Fixed broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA)
Fixed, TV and Convergence

Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing innovation and achievements is more important than ever before.

This report is locked
Full access
Get full access to our research now, get in touch with us to find out more about our research topics and analysis
  • 200 reports a year
  • 50 million data points
  • Over 350 metrics