Fixed Wireless Access Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2024

Description

The Global Fixed Wireless Access Market, valued at USD 32 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 13.4% between 2024 and 2032. The increasing need for reliable, high-speed internet is fueling this expansion, as more consumers and businesses rely on fast, stable connections for digital content, remote work, and online services. The rollout of 5G networks is playing a pivotal role in driving the market, offering improved speeds and low latency. With 5G, data transfer rates improve significantly, enabling seamless use of high-bandwidth applications like streaming, gaming, and video conferencing. This is especially advantageous in underserved and rural areas, where traditional wired connections are either unreliable or unavailable.

The market is segmented by frequency into sub-6 GHz, 24 GHz to 39 GHz (Millimeter Wave), and above 39 GHz. In 2023, the sub-6 GHz segment dominated the market, accounting for over 60% of the share, and is expected to surpass USD 60 billion by 2032. The sub-6 GHz frequency is widely used due to its broad coverage and superior penetration, making it ideal for rural and suburban areas where installing fiber or cable infrastructure is difficult. These frequencies, commonly used in 4G LTE and early 5G rollouts, strike a balance between coverage and speed, allowing broadband services to reach larger areas with fewer base stations. In terms of components, the market is categorized into hardware and services, with hardware holding around 66% of the market share in 2023. Hardware is critical to the deployment of FWA, encompassing customer-premises equipment (CPE), antennas, routers, and base stations.

These components are essential for providing high-speed internet without the need for wired connections, enabling long-distance connectivity through wireless signals. Europe is witnessing strong growth in the FWA market, driven by increasing demand for high-speed broadband in both urban and rural regions. Countries like Germany, the UK, France, and Italy are leading 5G FWA adoption, supported by government initiatives aimed at improving digital infrastructure and addressing rural connectivity challenges. European telecom providers are increasingly investing in FWA as a cost-effective alternative to fiber, particularly in areas where cable installations are impractical.

Market Scope
Start Year	2023
Forecast Year	2024-2032
Start Value	$32 Billion
Forecast Value	$96.1 Billion
CAGR	13.4%

The aim of smart cities and digital transition is further boosting the usage of the FWA technique, accelerating its integration into modern infrastructures.

Product Code: 11909

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

1.1 Research design
- 1.1.1 Research approach
- 1.1.2 Data collection methods
1.2 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.2.1 Base year calculation
- 1.2.2 Key trends for market estimates
1.3 Forecast model
1.4 Primary research & validation
- 1.4.1 Primary sources
- 1.4.2 Data mining sources
1.5 Market definitions

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Industry 360° synopsis, 2021 - 2032

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Supplier landscape
- 3.2.1 Equipment manufacturers
- 3.2.2 Chipset manufacturers
- 3.2.3 Software providers
- 3.2.4 Infrastructure providers
- 3.2.5 Service providers
3.3 Profit margin analysis
3.4 Comparison of FWA costs with traditional broadband solutions
3.5 FWA connections
- 3.5.1 North America
- 3.5.2 Europe
- 3.5.3 Asia Pacific
- 3.5.4 Latin America
- 3.5.5 MEA
3.6 Technology & innovation landscape
3.7 Key news & initiatives
3.8 Regulatory landscape
3.9 Impact forces
- 3.9.1 Growth drivers
  - 3.9.1.1 The increasing need for reliable, high-speed internet access
  - 3.9.1.2. Expansion of 5 G networks offering higher speeds and lower latency
  - 3.9.1.3 Government initiatives for digital inclusion
  - 3.9.1.4 Technological advancements in IoT and smart devices
- 3.9.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
  - 3.9.2.1 Spectrum availability and government regulation
  - 3.9.2.2 Competition from fiber and cable broadband
3.10 Growth potential analysis
3.11 Porter's analysis
3.12 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2023

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
4.4 Strategic outlook matrix

Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

5.1 Key trends
5.2 Hardware
- 5.2.1 Customer-Premises equipment (CPE)
- 5.2.2 Access units
- 5.2.3 Routers
- 5.2.4 Antennas
- 5.2.5 Others
5.3 Services
- 5.3.1 Professional services
- 5.3.2 Managed services

Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Technology, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

6.1 Key trends
6.2 4G LTE
6.3 5G FWA
6.4 Millimeter wave (mmWave) technology
6.5 Satellite communication
6.6 WiFi

Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Frequency, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

7.1 Key trends
7.2 Sub-6 GHz
7.3 24 GHz to 39 GHz (millimeter wave)
7.4 Above 39 GHz

Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

8.1 Key trends
8.2 Residential
8.3 Commercial
8.4 Industrial
8.5 Government & public sector

Chapter 9 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Demography, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

9.1 Key trends
9.2 Urban
9.3 Suburban
9.4 Rural

Chapter 10 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2032 ($Bn)

10.1 Key trends
10.2 North America
- 10.2.1 U.S.
- 10.2.2 Canada
10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 UK
- 10.3.2 Germany
- 10.3.3 France
- 10.3.4 Spain
- 10.3.5 Italy
- 10.3.6 Russia
- 10.3.7 Nordics
10.4 Asia Pacific
- 10.4.1 China
- 10.4.2 India
- 10.4.3 Japan
- 10.4.4 South Korea
- 10.4.5 ANZ
- 10.4.6 Southeast Asia
10.5 Latin America
- 10.5.1 Brazil
- 10.5.2 Mexico
- 10.5.3 Argentina
10.6 MEA
- 10.6.1 UAE
- 10.6.2 South Africa
- 10.6.3 Saudi Arabia

Chapter 11 Company Profiles

11.1 AT&T
11.2 Cellular South (C Spire)
11.3 China Mobile
11.4 Cisco Systems
11.5 CityFibre
11.6 Deutsche Telekom
11.7 Ericsson
11.8 Huawei Technologies
11.9 Intracom Telecom
11.10 Mimosa Networks, Inc.
11.11 Nokia Corporation
11.12 Orange S.A.
11.13 Qualcomm Technologies
11.14 Samsung Electronics
11.15 Siklu Communication
11.16 Starlink
11.17 T-Mobile US
11.18 Ubiquiti
11.19 Verizon Communications
11.20 ZTE Corporation

Fixed Wireless Access Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2024 - 2032