5G FWA is a game changer in the right circumstances. 5G can offer a huge increase in bandwidth and latency levels that rival those of fixed line broadband. So not only does 5G FWA eclipse 4G FWA, it creates a greater number of situations where businesses will rely upon wireless instead of wired connections. Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) services, which have historically connected businesses, can take six months to install – so despite the security and performance advantages they do not meet the business needs for some sites. We’re now at the point where you can get the performance sites required, with the added advantage of being self-installed and available instantly through 5G FWA.
One of the main use cases for 5G FWA right now is in retail. For example, when businesses need connectivity for pop-up stores, whether in a standalone site or for a concession within a larger store. Or in urban buildings that need connectivity quickly. It can be up and running in less than a week, bypassing the need to tap into a wired network completely. Businesses are finding the increased bandwidths of 5G FWA a real plus, too, as they’re opening up new opportunities, such as providing guest wi-fi and Internet of Things (IoT) functionality.
Making 5G FWA more user-friendly
Offering a secure solution
And, as with all the leaps in innovation we make, we’ve considered the security implications from every angle. Most of the security requirements for secure business and personal communications over 4G remain the same for 5G. But what does change is the way we deliver that security. That’s why finding ways to provide security that can accommodate the speed and interactive nature of 5G technology is at the heart of our innovation in this space.
Pioneering the future of 5G FWA
We’re committed to being a pioneer in 5G, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved and propelling 5G from use case to everyday reality. The implications reach far beyond retail, marking the beginning of easy global FWA for any business.
If you’d like to find out how 5G FWA could support your business internationally, get in touch with your account manager.
