According to the incomplete statistics of FTTH/B penetration rate of major countries and regions in the world by the European Fiber to the Home Commission in September 2021,Only 20 countries or regions have penetration rates of more than 50%.The top three are the United Arab Emirates (97.0%), Qatar (95.8%) and mainland China (94.9%).Nineteen countries or regions have penetration rates of less than 10%, including India (3.3%), Italy (9.3%), Germany (6.3%) and the United Kingdom (5.9%).The penetration rate of traditional communication powers like the United States is only 21.5%.
Why does this happen? There are many reasons.
Objectively speaking, the construction of a country's communication infrastructure,It is strongly related to their economic strength, technological level, population distribution, geographical environment and other factors.The reason why our country can do well is not only because of our efforts,It is also because our policies, funds, talents and industrial chains are very powerful.
For some countries, optical fiber is really not suitable for their national conditions.
For example, in some foreign countries, the land is vast and the population is sparse, and the number of users is small.If optical fiber is deployed, there will be problems of high cost, slow return on investment and even difficult to recover investment.
There are also areas where right-of-way restrictions are strict and residents oppose construction, which also limits the implementation of optical fiber projects.
There are also some cities, which are famous historical and cultural cities with many cultural relics and historic sites, and can not be constructed.
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For the scenarios mentioned above, the optical fiber cannot enter, and the operator must propose a "Plan B".To meet the user's demand for broadband Internet access.
FWA is one of the most effective "Plan B" now.
FWA, the full English name is Fixed Wireless Access.
As the name suggests, it is a combination of fixed-line communications and wireless communications technology, specifically for users to provide broadband access services.
Term definition 4G FWA refers to the combination of the fourth generation mobile communication technology (4G) and fixed wireless access (FWA).FWA is a fixed broadband access technology through wireless signals, which uses wireless signals instead of traditional wired network connections.Users do not need to rely on traditional telephone lines or fiber optic lines.4G is a high-speed mobile communication technology, which provides higher network transmission speed and more stable connection.Combining these two technologies, we can provide fixed broadband access services through 4G network, that is, 4G FWA.It can be used in home, office and remote areas to provide users with high-speed and convenient wireless broadband experience.
The principle and architecture of FWA is very simple, that is, to provide signal coverage through mobile communication base stations.Then, in the user's residence or business place, through CPE and other equipment, the signal is received and converted into Wi-Fi or wired signal.Provide network access capability.
This is a typical "last mile" technology.It has the same function as FTTx technology, but one is wireless and the other is wired.
The form of service provided by FWA is flexible. In general, the service can be realized through a single CPE device.Sometimes, in order to better receive and transmit base station signals, an ODU (Out Door Unit) is installed outdoors.With the indoor IDU (In Door Unit), this is a more complex FWA system.
The most important application scenario of FWA, as just mentioned,It is in some areas where wired cables such as optical fibers can not be laid (cost reasons, road rights reasons, building protection reasons, etc.).Provide users with network access.
It avoids the construction work of road right acquisition, pipeline excavation, cable laying, wall perforation and so on, and greatly simplifies the network opening process.It shortens the construction period and saves the cost.
Therefore, for many operators, FWA is a means to rapidly develop the scale of users.It is also a highly cost-effective business model.
From the perspective of social significance, FWA can bridge the digital divide mentioned above.To help families in economically underdeveloped areas quickly have network connections, enjoy information dividends, and improve the quality of life.
4G FWA takes advantage of the high-speed performance of 4G mobile communication technology.It provides faster network connection speed than traditional fixed broadband.This means users can enjoy faster download and upload speeds, as well as a smoother web experience.
Since 4G FWA uses wireless signals for data transmission,Therefore, it can flexibly achieve broadband coverage in different regions without relying on traditional wired network infrastructure.This can be beneficial in some remote areas or scenarios with high mobility requirements.
4G FWA is faster to deploy and easier to install than traditional wired broadband.Users only need a 4G FWA device and a suitable SIM card to quickly establish a broadband connection.There is no need for complex wiring.
4G FWA takes advantage of the stability and anti-interference capability of the 4G mobile communication network.A reliable broadband connection is provided.It can provide users with stable network connection in the case of network congestion or traditional cable network failure.
Because 4G FWA provides high-speed and stable broadband connection,Users can enjoy online video viewing, web browsing, file downloading and other network activities more freely.This provides users with a better user experience and productivity.
It should be noted that the performance of 4G FWA is also affected by factors such as network signal strength, coverage and network congestion.Therefore, when choosing 4G FWA as the fixed broadband access mode, it should be evaluated according to its own needs and actual situation.
FWA is a technology developed based on cellular communication network. Its capability performance is closely related to cellular communication technology.Previously, FWA was based on 3G/4G network, because of the limitation of connection speed and capacity, the user experience was not good.It also limits development.
Now, we have entered the 5G era. The network performance of 5G is far better than that of 4G, and the bandwidth is 10-100 times that of 4G.This means that the capabilities of FWA will be greatly enhanced, bringing users a better experience.
In other words, the FWA,It can also be applied to the three major application scenarios of 5G-enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), high reliability and low latency communication (uRLLC), and massive Internet of Things.Letter (mMTC).
5G active antenna system (AAU) and large-scale antenna array (MIMO) technology can better achieve beamforming.Compensates for path loss and enhances coverage.
The uplink and downlink decoupling technology of 5G (enhanced uplink) can also further improve the coverage distance and meet the uplink bandwidth demand of users.
Currently, most 5G networks are still dominated by the Sub-6 GHz band.If the millimeter wave band (mmWave) is used, the network bandwidth, capacity and delay performance will be further improved.FWA will provide near-fiber network capabilities (also known in the industry as "near-fiber").
With the enhancement of capability, the application scenarios are also increased.In addition to home users, FWA can provide economical and convenient broadband access for small and micro enterprises, shops and temporary places.
FWA is also able to provide broadband access at important events and gatherings.It has fast opening speed, low cost and large capacity, which can support the network access needs of staff and visitors during the event.
In addition to enhancing mobile broadband, FWA has gradually begun to enter the Internet industry.
In factories, parks, mines, ports and other scenarios, FWA has already landed cases.It provides high-speed and low-delay 5G connection for Internet of Things terminals in the region.
For example, the most common camera scene now.There are many high-definition cameras in public places and enterprise parks. If each camera is equipped with 5G or 4G modules,It will bring high costs. With FWA, the network connection requirements of multiple cameras within a certain range can be met through CPE.
In recent years, the sustained and rapid development of the global Internet has promoted the growth of users' demand for broadband network access.The outbreak of COVID-19 has stimulated the outbreak of large bandwidth traffic services such as home office, teleconferencing and video lectures.The network connection needs of users become more urgent.
Where you can use fiber, use fiber. Where optical fiber cannot be used, FWA has become the preferred solution for operators.
According to the latest GSA statistics, by the end of October 2022,Globally, 533 operators in 186 countries and regions have launched FWA services based on LTE or 5G.Of the 228 operators that announced the launch of 5G services worldwide, 94 have launched 5G FWA services.
Well-known names like T-Mobile, AT & T, Verizon, Bell Canada, Saudi Telecom, Rain (South Africa), Swisscom, Deutsche Telekom, OptusOperators are all supporters of 5G FWA.
According to the data, by the end of 2021, the number of global 4G/5G FWA users has exceeded 65 million. Of these, 95% are 4G FWA subscribers.It is expected that the proportion of 5G FWA users will increase to 27% by 2025.
Ericsson's latest Mobile Market Report shows that global FWA connectivity is growing much faster than expected.FWA is expected to grow by 19% per year over the 2022-2028 period. By the end of 2028, the number of connections will reach 300 million.
JC Market Research (JCMR), a market research company, predicts that in the next few years.Global FWA market revenue will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 65.6%. By 2029, this figure will reach 21.71 billion US dollars.
There is no doubt that FWA has entered a golden rising period of rapid growth, and the market prospects are extremely broad.
The outbreak of the FWA market has attracted more and more players to join the field.
As chips and modules in the upstream of the industry, many manufacturers have launched related products and solutions.
The representative is PUSR's 5G/4G CPE-U300.
Qualcomm Dual-Core SoC IPQ5018:Performance Ensurance;
Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 5G Chip:Speed Improved;
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Technology:AX3000,up to 3000Mbps;
5G Netword:5G SA/NSA and worldwide frequency band;
Easy Firmware Upgrade:One-click Firmware Upgrade,Remote Firmware Upgrade(PUSR);
Wi-Fi Roaming:Wireless Network Seamless Switching;
Gigabit Ethernet Port:1 x WAN, 2 x LAN.
U300 is a 5G+Wi-Fi6 commercial router with high speed, wide connection, low latency, and high stability.It supports SN/NSA, and the measured 5G rate is up to 790Mbps.U300 supports Wi-Fi6 technology, and which can provide fast and reliable Internet experience for users.The device is highly suitable for home and commercial scenarios that require rapid deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots and wiredbroadband networks.
U300 will help Mobile Communications to further cultivate the 5G FWA market and bring excellent high-speed wireless broadband experience to more users.
According to the World Bank, a 10% increase in broadband penetration increases average GDP by 1.3% and job creation by 3%.
This means that the vigorous development of FWA will not only bring rich investment returns to operators.It will also create huge economic and social benefits for the whole society.
FWA has always been regarded as a supplement to optical access technology.But in fact, with the advent of 5G, the positioning of FWA has begun to change subtly.Its advantages in mobility and flexibility will further expand its application scenarios and play a greater market potential.
In the future, let's wait and see how much energy FWA can burst out.
