The 5G FWA CPE market will grow from USD 1.434 billion in 2025 to USD 2.385 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 10.71%.
5G's arrival has made it possible for wireless networks to compete against xDSL, cable, and satellite for delivering high-speed broadband services to commercial and residential areas at an affordable price. The way forward with this is by using FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) to connect subscribers to the communication network. FWA is becoming an ideal option for operators due to its cost-effective nature. Witnessing its higher broadband performance, the demand and usage of FWA in 5G are rapidly increasing.
According to the white paper by Samsung in December 2022, 5G FWA mmWave offers cost savings of up to 65% in rural areas, 45% in suburban areas, and 25% in urban areas. Hence, due to its straightforward implementation and flexibility, FWA is becoming a viable alternative, causing a demand boom. For instance, according to the “2023 Wireless Access CPE Market Survey” done by the Global Mobile Suppliers Association, in 2022, the 5G FWA CPE shipments witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of 111%, with shipments reaching up to 7.4 million.
The mid-band spectrum, which has a frequency of 3.5 to 3.5 GHz, is an essential part of 5G applications as it uses citywide high-capacity coverage and holds a significant data load. Unlike the high-frequency band, which carries more data, the signal frequency doesn’t travel as far as in mid-band frequencies.
According to Nokia, governments are already interested in expanding the mid-band spectrum to address the 5G and 5G-advanced demand. Countries like China are at the forefront of this technology and are already implementing mid-band, having frequencies of 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Major telecom operators in the USA, namely T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, are investing in mid-band installation in their cell towers and are planning to increase their installation scope in the coming years.
Strategic collaboration and launches are taking place in major countries, thereby enhancing their FWA mid-band frequency. For instance,
The 5G FWA CPE market, based on settings, is segmented into urban & suburban, and rural, where the former is set to hold a notable market share during the projected period. The demand for high-speed bandwidth is high in urban & suburban regions. It is highly fueled by the growing establishment of commercial offices, factories, and workstations where continuous interaction and data gathering happen daily. Moreover, the smart city initiatives implementation, followed by investments in connected devices and advancements in internet-based services, has further led to a substantial increase in 5G FWA demand in urban areas.
Based on the band, the FWA CPE market is analyzed into mmWave and Sub-6 GHz, where the former is projected to show significant growth during the forecast period. This is fueled by the growing investment in mm-wave broadband, backed up by government initiatives to bolster the following adoption by telecom operators.
For instance, in May 2024, Ericsson, in collaboration with Qualcomm and Dronus, demonstrated the use of a 5G mmWave-connected drone for indoor missions in Ericsson’s USA smart factory. The drone used Ericsson’s on-premise 5G network and was powered by Qualcomm’s “QRB5165” processor with integrated 5G mmWave.
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February 2024 |
Launch |
Qualcomm launched its “5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen-3”, the world’s first 5G advanced FWA platform. It provides an extended sub-6GHz and mmWave range with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and supports the Snapdragon X75 5G Moden radio frequencies. |
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February 2023 |
Launch |
Quectel Wireless Solution launched the latest generation of its 5G radio modules, “RG650E” and “RG650V”, which are compliant with 3GPP release 17. They are specifically designed to address booming 5G FWA and enhanced mobile broadband. |
The global 5G FWA CPE market consists of major countries undertaking various measures to secure their 5G network. Europe is expected to have a high CAGR during the projected timeframe. Furthermore, many nations have undertaken various measures that have complemented the overall market growth. For instance:
Some of the leading players in the market include Verizon, Cisco, Nokia, and Samsung, among others. These firms have undertaken various business strategies such as product launches, investments, and partnerships to expand their product offerings. For instance,
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market Size Value in 2025 | US$1.434 billion |
| Market Size Value in 2030 | US$2.385 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 10.71% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Companies Covered | |
| Regions Covered | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The 5G FWA CPE market is segmented and analyzed as follows: