Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market 2025-2035
Description
5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Operating Frequency (Sub-6 GHz 5G, 24 GHz to 39 GHz 5G (millimeter wave), and Above 39 GHz 5G) by Demography (Urban, Semi-urban, Rural) and by Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Government) Forecast Period (2026-2035)
Industry Overview
5G fixed wireless access market was valued at $40.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $218.8 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period (2026-2035). FWA provides 5G fixed access for broadband services using sophisticated 5G antennas at base stations for transmission of high-frequency radio waves. FWA's rapid and flexible deployment solution is driving the surge in demand for high-speed broadband from video streaming, cloud applications, and remote work. For instance, in June 2025, Ericsson pointed out the expanding monetization attractiveness of 5G fixed wireless access.
Over half of all service providers globally who provide fixed wireless access now do so with speed-based monetization advantages improved by 5G
5G subscriptions to reach 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025
5G networks predicted to carry 80 percent of global mobile traffic by the end of 2030
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is becoming increasingly popular among global communications service providers (CSPs) due to its speed-based price plans, complemented by 5G capabilities. 5G FWA enables service providers to provide various subscriber packages with varying data speeds and entertainment features, thus providing more monetization opportunities. Ericsson Mobility Report indicates that more than half of CSPs globally with FWA services today offer speed-based plans, compared to 40% in June 2024. FWA is expected to contribute more than 35% of new fixed broadband subscriptions, and its number is set to grow to 350 million by 2030. Subscription to 5G is expected to exceed 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025.
Market Dynamics
Rising Data Consumption
Market expansion is fueled by the expanding demand for low-latency, high-speed connections as a result of the escalating deployment of data-intensive applications such as remote collaboration software and video streaming. For instance, in May 2025, Nokia and Three Sweden increased fast broadband access through 5G Fixed Wireless Access to enhance connectivity.
New options for high-speed broadband where fiber is unavailable.
Stronger local market presence for Nokia in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway 2 brings faster, high-performance broadband delivery.
Additionally, the company has been chosen by Hi3G Access AB to supply its high-performance Fixed Wireless Access technology to Three's B2B customers in Sweden. This collaboration allows Three to offer faster, more accessible, and reliable high-capacity broadband to households and small businesses, particularly in areas not yet covered by fiber networks.
Broadband Market Saturation & Emerging Growth Opportunities
AI adoption improves network performance through the optimization of traffic management and edge processing, increasing speed, reliability, and user experience, resulting in market growth. For instance, in March 2025, Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing Fixed Wireless Access Gen 4 Elite, the first 5G-Advanced FWA platform with AI-enhanced traffic classification and 40 TOPS edge AI integration, with downlink speeds of up to 12.5 Gbps. Powered by the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, the platform delivers fifth-generation wireless broadband experiences with integrated AI to support improved network performance. It features a quad-core processor, hardware acceleration, a 5G modem-RF, GNSS, Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, and high-level carrier middleware support.
Market Segmentation
Sub-6 GHz 5G or Frequency Range 1 serves the range below 6 GHz and provides wide area coverage and robust signal penetration. It is popularly adopted for mobile broadband, IoT deployment, and enhanced rural and suburban coverage, and provides faster and more stable connections. For instance, in February 2021, Qualcomm introduced its second-generation 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 and provided 10 Gigabit 5G connectivity for residential and commercial use. The system, which is driven by the fourth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, features extended-range 5G mmWave, extended-range 5G sub-6 GHz, and the first-ever support of sub-6 GHz with eight receive antennas.
Regional Outlook
The global 5G fixed wireless access market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Advancements in Antenna and Receiver Technologies In North America
High-gain antennas and multi-antenna receiver systems improve coverage, capacity, and efficiency, driving market growth by improving radio performance and ensuring stronger connectivity in challenging signal environments. For instance, in July 2024, Nokia introduced new 5G devices for the North American market, expanding its FWA portfolio.
Asia-Pacific Maintains Strong Market Position
The Asia-Pacific region holds a significant share, as market growth is primarily driven by the swift deployment and scalability of FWA in areas lacking fiber infrastructure, significantly boosting market growth by enabling swift broadband access. For instance, in June 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) introduced the BSNL Quantum 5G FWA in Hyderabad, a native, SIM-less fixed-wireless-access solution with fibre-like speeds over 5G radio. The operator plans to roll out its services across the country, with pilot launches in six cities by September 2025. It will utilize existing tower infrastructure to deliver services to 85% of Hyderabad homes, eliminating the need for trenching or fiber rollout.
The major companies operating in the global 5G fixed wireless access market include Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nokia Corp., Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
Industry Overview
5G fixed wireless access market was valued at $40.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $218.8 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period (2026-2035). FWA provides 5G fixed access for broadband services using sophisticated 5G antennas at base stations for transmission of high-frequency radio waves. FWA's rapid and flexible deployment solution is driving the surge in demand for high-speed broadband from video streaming, cloud applications, and remote work. For instance, in June 2025, Ericsson pointed out the expanding monetization attractiveness of 5G fixed wireless access.
Over half of all service providers globally who provide fixed wireless access now do so with speed-based monetization advantages improved by 5G
5G subscriptions to reach 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025
5G networks predicted to carry 80 percent of global mobile traffic by the end of 2030
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is becoming increasingly popular among global communications service providers (CSPs) due to its speed-based price plans, complemented by 5G capabilities. 5G FWA enables service providers to provide various subscriber packages with varying data speeds and entertainment features, thus providing more monetization opportunities. Ericsson Mobility Report indicates that more than half of CSPs globally with FWA services today offer speed-based plans, compared to 40% in June 2024. FWA is expected to contribute more than 35% of new fixed broadband subscriptions, and its number is set to grow to 350 million by 2030. Subscription to 5G is expected to exceed 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025.
Market Dynamics
Rising Data Consumption
Market expansion is fueled by the expanding demand for low-latency, high-speed connections as a result of the escalating deployment of data-intensive applications such as remote collaboration software and video streaming. For instance, in May 2025, Nokia and Three Sweden increased fast broadband access through 5G Fixed Wireless Access to enhance connectivity.
New options for high-speed broadband where fiber is unavailable.
Stronger local market presence for Nokia in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway 2 brings faster, high-performance broadband delivery.
Additionally, the company has been chosen by Hi3G Access AB to supply its high-performance Fixed Wireless Access technology to Three's B2B customers in Sweden. This collaboration allows Three to offer faster, more accessible, and reliable high-capacity broadband to households and small businesses, particularly in areas not yet covered by fiber networks.
Broadband Market Saturation & Emerging Growth Opportunities
AI adoption improves network performance through the optimization of traffic management and edge processing, increasing speed, reliability, and user experience, resulting in market growth. For instance, in March 2025, Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing Fixed Wireless Access Gen 4 Elite, the first 5G-Advanced FWA platform with AI-enhanced traffic classification and 40 TOPS edge AI integration, with downlink speeds of up to 12.5 Gbps. Powered by the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, the platform delivers fifth-generation wireless broadband experiences with integrated AI to support improved network performance. It features a quad-core processor, hardware acceleration, a 5G modem-RF, GNSS, Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, and high-level carrier middleware support.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the operating frequency, the market is segmented into Sub-6 GHz 5G, 24 GHz to 39 GHz 5G (millimeter wave), and above 39 GHz 5G.
- Based on the demography, the market is segmented into urban, semi-urban, and rural.
- Based on the application, the market is segmented into residential, commercial, industrial, and government.
Sub-6 GHz 5G or Frequency Range 1 serves the range below 6 GHz and provides wide area coverage and robust signal penetration. It is popularly adopted for mobile broadband, IoT deployment, and enhanced rural and suburban coverage, and provides faster and more stable connections. For instance, in February 2021, Qualcomm introduced its second-generation 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform gen 2 and provided 10 Gigabit 5G connectivity for residential and commercial use. The system, which is driven by the fourth-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System, features extended-range 5G mmWave, extended-range 5G sub-6 GHz, and the first-ever support of sub-6 GHz with eight receive antennas.
Regional Outlook
The global 5G fixed wireless access market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Advancements in Antenna and Receiver Technologies In North America
High-gain antennas and multi-antenna receiver systems improve coverage, capacity, and efficiency, driving market growth by improving radio performance and ensuring stronger connectivity in challenging signal environments. For instance, in July 2024, Nokia introduced new 5G devices for the North American market, expanding its FWA portfolio.
- New 5G FWA devices use high-gain antennas to help North American operators efficiently deliver FWA broadband services across urban and suburban environments.
- Nokia’s outdoor window mount receiver improves radio efficiency by up to 60 percent, while maintaining easy self-installation.
- New Nokia indoor gateway offers the ultimate consumer experience, delivering 5G speeds throughout the home with tri-band Wi-Fi 7.
Asia-Pacific Maintains Strong Market Position
The Asia-Pacific region holds a significant share, as market growth is primarily driven by the swift deployment and scalability of FWA in areas lacking fiber infrastructure, significantly boosting market growth by enabling swift broadband access. For instance, in June 2025, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) introduced the BSNL Quantum 5G FWA in Hyderabad, a native, SIM-less fixed-wireless-access solution with fibre-like speeds over 5G radio. The operator plans to roll out its services across the country, with pilot launches in six cities by September 2025. It will utilize existing tower infrastructure to deliver services to 85% of Hyderabad homes, eliminating the need for trenching or fiber rollout.
The major companies operating in the global 5G fixed wireless access market include Ericsson, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Nokia Corp., Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
- In February 2025, Airties and Qualcomm demonstrated a converged broadband experience management platform for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) operators at Mobile World Congress 2025. The new feature enables operators to view home connectivity issues automatically, diagnose, and repair them across local and wide-area wireless networks. Airties' broadband experience platform comprises Airties Edge, Airties Cloud, Airties Vision App, and Airties Orbit. Airties Cloud is capable of giving WAN performance metrics and analytics to operators so that they can decide on 5G CPE corrective measures, i.e., frequency band adjustment, bandwidth provisioning, or base station switching. The major software solutions are Airties Edge, Cloud, Vision, and Orbit.
- In February 2025, UScellular joined forces with Samsung to enhance the 5G network features in the Mid-Atlantic territory. The collaboration includes the implementation of Samsung's 5G mmWave and vRAN solution, which supports rapid, reliable mobile and broadband services. The 5G Compact Macro combines baseband, radio, and antenna for streamlined installation.
- In July 2025, Bharti Airtel joined hands with Ericsson to enable its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services in India. The deal will improve Airtel's core functions and capacity, as well as customer experience. The new platform will enable high-capacity FWA with less footprint and improved cost of ownership.
- In February 2023, Nokia and China Unicom (CUC) partnered on a 5G fixed wireless access solution based on Nokia's converged Multi Access Gateway in Guangdong. The first in the Chinese market, the test will enable CUC to scale bandwidths in the network and offer additional broadband services. Nokia Multi Access Gateway will maximize network synergies, allowing CUC to terminate both fixed wireless and wireline broadband services on its current Broadband Network Gateway.
- Market value data analysis of 2025 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global 5G Fixed Wireless Access market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
Table of Contents
202 Pages
- 1. Report Summary
- Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
- Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis - Operating Frequency | Demography | Application ($ Million)
- 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- Primary Research Approach
- Secondary Research Approach
- 1.2. Market Snapshot
- 2. Market Overview and Insights
- 2.1. Scope of the Study
- 2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
- 2.2.1. Key 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Trends
- 2.2.2. Market Recommendations
- 3. Market Determinants
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Drivers For Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
- 3.2.1. Restraints For Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market: Impact Analysis
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 4. Competitive Landscape
- 4.1. Competitive Dashboard - 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
- 5G Fixed Wireless Access Comparison Analysis
- Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
- 4.2. Key Company Analysis
- 4.2.1. Ericsson
- 4.2.1.1. Overview
- 4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.2. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.2.1. Overview
- 4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.3. Nokia Corp.
- 4.2.3.1. Overview
- 4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.4. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- 4.2.4.1. Overview
- 4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
- 4.2.5. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.5.1. Overview
- 4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis
- 4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
- 4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
- 4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
- 4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
- 4.3.2. Product Launch
- 4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
- 5. Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis By Operating Frequency ($ Million)
- 5.1. Sub-6 GHz 5G
- 5.2. 24 GHz to 39 GHz 5G
- 5.3. Above 39 GHz 5G
- 6. Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis By Demography ($ Million)
- 6.1. Urban
- 6.2. Semi-urban
- 6.3. Rural
- 7. Global 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis By Application ($ Million)
- 7.1. Residential
- 7.2. Commercial
- 7.3. Industrial
- 7.4. Government
- 8. Regional Analysis
- 8.1. North American 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis - Operating Frequency | Demography | Application ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for North America
- 8.1.1. United States
- 8.1.2. Canada
- 8.2. European 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis - Operating Frequency | Demography | Application ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
- 8.2.1. UK
- 8.2.2. Germany
- 8.2.3. Italy
- 8.2.4. Spain
- 8.2.5. France
- 8.2.6. Russia
- 8.2.7. Rest of Europe
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis - Operating Frequency | Demography | Application ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
- 8.3.1. China
- 8.3.2. Japan
- 8.3.3. South Korea
- 8.3.4. India
- 8.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 8.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
- 8.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 8.4. Rest of the World 5G Fixed Wireless Access Market Sales Analysis - Operating Frequency | Demography | Application ($ Million)
- Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
- 8.4.1. Latin America
- 8.4.2. Middle East and Africa
- 9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. Accenture PLC
- 9.1.1. Quick Facts
- 9.1.2. Company Overview
- 9.1.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.1.4. Business Strategies
- 9.2. AT&T Inc.
- 9.2.1. Quick Facts
- 9.2.2. Company Overview
- 9.2.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.2.4. Business Strategies
- 9.3. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
- 9.3.1. Quick Facts
- 9.3.2. Company Overview
- 9.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.3.4. Business Strategies
- 9.4. C Spire
- 9.4.1. Quick Facts
- 9.4.2. Company Overview
- 9.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.4.4. Business Strategies
- 9.5. Ceragon (Siklu Communication Ltd.)
- 9.5.1. Quick Facts
- 9.5.2. Company Overview
- 9.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.5.4. Business Strategies
- 9.6. Cisco Systems, Inc.
- 9.6.1. Quick Facts
- 9.6.2. Company Overview
- 9.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.6.4. Business Strategies
- 9.7. CommScope
- 9.7.1. Quick Facts
- 9.7.2. Company Overview
- 9.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.7.4. Business Strategies
- 9.8. Ericsson
- 9.8.1. Quick Facts
- 9.8.2. Company Overview
- 9.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.8.4. Business Strategies
- 9.9. Expereo
- 9.9.1. Quick Facts
- 9.9.2. Company Overview
- 9.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.9.4. Business Strategies
- 9.10. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- 9.10.1. Quick Facts
- 9.10.2. Company Overview
- 9.10.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.10.4. Business Strategies
- 9.11. Inseego Corp.
- 9.11.1. Quick Facts
- 9.11.2. Company Overview
- 9.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.11.4. Business Strategies
- 9.12. IoT For All Holdings, LLC
- 9.12.1. Quick Facts
- 9.12.2. Company Overview
- 9.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.12.4. Business Strategies
- 9.13. Mavenir Systems, Inc.
- 9.13.1. Quick Facts
- 9.13.2. Company Overview
- 9.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.13.4. Business Strategies
- 9.14. Mimosa Networks, Inc.
- 9.14.1. Quick Facts
- 9.14.2. Company Overview
- 9.14.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.14.4. Business Strategies
- 9.15. Nokia Corp.
- 9.15.1. Quick Facts
- 9.15.2. Company Overview
- 9.15.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.15.4. Business Strategies
- 9.16. NXP Semiconductors N.V.
- 9.16.1. Quick Facts
- 9.16.2. Company Overview
- 9.16.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.16.4. Business Strategies
- 9.17. NYBSYS
- 9.17.1. Quick Facts
- 9.17.2. Company Overview
- 9.17.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.17.4. Business Strategies
- 9.18. Opensignal Ltd.
- 9.18.1. Quick Facts
- 9.18.2. Company Overview
- 9.18.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.18.4. Business Strategies
- 9.19. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- 9.19.1. Quick Facts
- 9.19.2. Company Overview
- 9.19.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.19.4. Business Strategies
- 9.20. Sagemcom Broadband SAS
- 9.20.1. Quick Facts
- 9.20.2. Company Overview
- 9.20.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.20.4. Business Strategies
- 9.21. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- 9.21.1. Quick Facts
- 9.21.2. Company Overview
- 9.21.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.21.4. Business Strategies
- 9.22. Sercomm Corp.
- 9.22.1. Quick Facts
- 9.22.2. Company Overview
- 9.22.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.22.4. Business Strategies
- 9.23. Sterlite Technologies Ltd.
- 9.23.1. Quick Facts
- 9.23.2. Company Overview
- 9.23.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.23.4. Business Strategies
- 9.24. T‑Mobile USA, Inc.
- 9.24.1. Quick Facts
- 9.24.2. Company Overview
- 9.24.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.24.4. Business Strategies
- 9.25. Vantiva SA
- 9.25.1. Quick Facts
- 9.25.2. Company Overview
- 9.25.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.25.4. Business Strategies
- 9.26. Verizon Communications Inc.
- 9.26.1. Quick Facts
- 9.26.2. Company Overview
- 9.26.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.26.4. Business Strategies
- 9.27. Zipit Wireless, Inc.
- 9.27.1. Quick Facts
- 9.27.2. Company Overview
- 9.27.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.27.4. Business Strategies
- 9.28. Zyxel Communications Corp.
- 9.28.1. Quick Facts
- 9.28.2. Company Overview
- 9.28.3. Product Portfolio
- 9.28.4. Business Strategies
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