The global demand for mobile data is set to skyrocket in the coming years, with monthly data traffic forecast to exceed *** exabytes by 2029. A range of factors are set to drive this explosion in data consumption, not least the widespread adoption of data intensive technologies such as artificial intelligence and the cloud.Â
FWA bridges connectivity gaps
Around a of total mobile traffic at the end of the decade is set to come from fixed wireless access (FWA) connections. FWA involves the use of mobile networks to provide broadband internet to a fixed location, and has gained traction in areas underserved by traditional fixed infrastructure. When using 5G mobile networks, FWA services can rival traditional fixed broadband in both reliability and connection quality.
A lack of 5G investmentÂ
Although FWA has been posed as a means of bridging the global digital divide, a lack of 5G investment in several regions prevents it from being an effective solution in the near future. For example, 5G adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa remained below **** percent in 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges related to 5G affordability and availability.
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