Consumers See Fixed Wireless Access as Fiber Equivalent: Ericsson
Fixed wireless access compares favorably to fiber in the eyes of consumers, said a new Ericsson report surveying 2,000 U.S. households. Respondents "believe 5G Fixed Wireless achieves fiber-level performance while delivering an equitable service experience to Fiber,” the report said.…
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5G FWA and fiber were rated similarly on capacity, in-door coverage, latency, reliability, security and speed. FWA won in two categories, customer loyalty and price, but lost to fiber on equipment quality. "This enthusiasm for FWA among users is highlighted by the fact that fewer than 1 in 10 households using 5G FWA would consider terminating their subscription within a year," the report said: "Notably, residents of metropolitan areas and of rural towns and villages report the highest 5G FWA network satisfaction."