How Does 5G mmWave Help Improve Fixed Wireless Access?
Mar 05, 2024
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Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a type of internet connection that uses wireless technology to deliver high-speed internet access to fixed locations, such as homes and businesses. It eliminates the need for traditional wired connections like fiber or cable, providing a flexible and cost-effective solution to stay connected.
Millimeter wave (mmWave) technology plays a crucial role in improving the capacity and performance of FWA. In this blog, we discuss how mmWave helps enhance FWA, the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform, and how you can learn more about mmWave and the benefits of this exciting technology.
How mmWave Helps Improve FWA
- Increased Bandwidth and Greater Capacity: mmWave frequencies offer significantly wider bandwidth compared to lower frequency bands used in traditional wireless communication. This increased bandwidth allows for higher capacity and data transfer rates, enabling FWA to deliver faster internet speeds to customers. This also enables multiple users to access high-speed internet without experiencing significant degradation in performance. This is particularly beneficial in densely populated areas where many users share the same wireless network.
- Lower Latency: mmWave technology enables lower latency, which refers to the time it takes for data to travel between the source and the destination. Reduced latency is crucial for applications that require real-time responsiveness, such as online gaming, video conferencing, or IoT devices. FWA utilizing mmWave can provide a more responsive and seamless user experience.
- “Future-Proofing” FWA: As the demand for higher data rates and capacity continues to grow, mmWave technology provides a scalable solution for FWA. It offers ample room for future expansion and can accommodate emerging technologies and applications that require even greater bandwidth.
The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform
The Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform provides faster and more reliable internet access to consumers around the world in both in rural and urban areas. It offers multi-gig 5G connectivity with support for Sub-6GHz, mmWave, and Wi-Fi 7.
This integrated platform aims to drive global adoption of FWA by unlocking enhanced coverage, extended range, and increased accessibility. By leveraging wireless connectivity, the platform enables high-speed broadband solutions, extending access to homes, businesses, and underserved areas.
With this platform, users can enjoy enhanced streaming, immersive virtual experiences, and ultra-fast connectivity without the limitations of wired connections. The platform also enables remote operation, agile industry solutions, temporary and moveable networks, and provides power and speed for operations that rely on high bandwidth.
Visit the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform page to learn more.
Learn More About 5G mmWave with Qualcomm Academy
At Qualcomm Academy, we offer numerous 5G training courses that cover mmWave and its impact on 5G. Trainings range from our beginner-level mmWave Primer course to advanced and hands-on mmWave log analysis workshops. You may view a full list of our 5G mmWave courses here.
All courses are online, self-paced, and taught by experienced engineers from Qualcomm Technologies. Once you purchase a course, you will have access to all course material for one year.
Please note that some of our courses, including our log analysis training, requires an NDA and additional company-to-company agreement, so you may request training on those course pages and we will be in touch to discuss details.
About Qualcomm Academy
Qualcomm Academy is the educational and training branch of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Please see below for a brief overview of what we offer:
- Flexible Learning: All courses are taught through our eLearning format, so participants may learn online and at their own pace. We can also set up live in-person or virtual training for groups of at least 15 employees.
- Learn from the Experts: All courses are taught by industry-leading engineers from Qualcomm Technologies.
- Diverse Course Portfolio: We offer a wide range of 5G and other courses for engineers and non-engineers of all levels.
Start learning today at academy.qualcomm.com or email us at academy@qti.qualcomm.com.