Including FWA in a mobile operator’s 5G strategy has many benefits. First, on the networks side, FWA, when compared to Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP), is much less capital intensive to roll out. This is due to FWA being able to use existing network site infrastructure to transmit Radio Frequencies (RFs) directly to CPE installed indoors or outdoors. Furthermore, FWA CPE can be much cheaper to install and maintain, as the Operating Expenditure (OPEX) of maintaining CPE is less than that for wired landlines, which can span many miles across geographically challenging terrain, such as valleys, water bodies, etc.
Also, FWA CPE vendors are constantly improving their product lines and innovating new features with regard to self-installation, which can negate the need for an on-site technician to do the initial deployment.
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