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As mobile network operators (#MNOs) are looking at fiber in the middle mile to provide the transport for their fixed wireless access (#FWA) initiatives leveraging their licensed spectrum, WISPs are looking at utilizing unlicensed spectrum to serve their enterprise and residential customers with FWA. This article provides a good read on how fiber and wireless technologies are being relied upon for a converged network to address the most difficult “last mile” connectivity. Ultimately, to bridge the digital divide in a cost-effective and efficient manner, wireless in the last mile is a great option. And, on our part, our #multibeam #lensantennas are optimized for the last-mile in dense-urban, suburban and rural macro networks as the focus is on delivering digital equity effectively. Good write up here from Fierce Network’s Masha Abarinova and Linda Hardesty. https://lnkd.in/gN4_dMX6

Cable providers mix tech for broadband Fiber has become part of the broadband mix for at least a third of cable providers, an Omdia survey shows, as 51.1% of homes now can access fiber-based internet. Companies like Mediacom Communications are even using fixed wireless access to supply rural areas with connectivity.

The Federal Communications Commission's decision to allocate parts of the 6GHz spectrum band for shared use could provide some benefit to WISPs. However, the entrance of larger wireless carriers and cable providers into the fixed-wireless access market presents new challenges. Adapting their strategies, some WISPs are deploying fiber infrastructure or implementing a hybrid approach. To truly set themselves apart, delivering exceptional broadband experiences and nurturing subscriber loyalty are crucial. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQeUbYSb #FCC #BroadbandAccess

Fiber networks have come a long way in recent years. With increasing demand for fast and reliable data services, broadband applications have significantly evolved over a short period of time. But what does fiber optic deployment look like in 2024 and beyond? Read more to learn how Belden experts see the industry today, and what the future state promises to usher in.

Wireless to Fiber

Great article on deployment costs and BEAD. Fiber is always going to be the best option for high speed broadband, unless the price is just too high. Wireless and satellite have their applications where they make sense, especially in an area where fiber deployments will cost upward of $15,000 per passing or higher.

For the past few years, we’ve all read about the big 3 mobile operators competing against incumbent broadband providers for a piece of the $1 billion home broadband market. This week, Light Reading senior editor Jeff Baumgartner covers how rural operators are using their fixed wireless access networks to “edge-in” to urban markets to compete for their share of the #FWA pie. Speaking on a Light Reading – Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers webinar, Nextlink Internet CEO Bill Baker explained that FWA costs are low and unlike fiber, FWA deployments into urban regions “don’t need 30 to 40% market share for it to make sense financially. They need 2%, 1.5%...it’s a totally different ballgame economically on the fixed wireless side.” Pivotal’s take? There’s plenty of FWA broadband demand to go around for all wireless providers. Welcome to the FWA party, rural colleagues! Read Jeff’s article here: https://bit.ly/4atODbl #5G #mmWave

Telecom companies can improve fiber rollout returns using four tactics. The strategies can connect more people who don't have high-speed internet. #fiberoptics #fiber #telecom #telcos

FIBRE FRIDAYS The latest UK summary of fixed broadband coverage for H2 2023 has found that “full fibre” (FTTP) ISP networks have grown to reach 60.54% of premises (up from 52.77% in H1 2023) and 79.86% are within reach of “gigabit” speeds (up from 76.22%). To read more about broadband coverage take a look at the article by ISPreview.co.uk to explore into the UK breakdown and the challenges faced https://lnkd.in/ggzSK_du #FTTP #FullFibre #FibreFridays #Telecoms 

Global fiber broadband connections numbered more than 1 billion in 2023, constituting 69% of all fixed-line services. Learn more via Light Reading https://ow.ly/JfhO50RmF6J #FiberBroadband #GlobalConnectivity #DigitalInfrastructure #TelecomNews #BroadbandTechnology #InternetAccess #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation #ConnectivityMatters