Popular 5G Use Cases
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Municipal Broadband | Municipal broadband aims to provide access to unserved and underserved markets. They often use fiber backhauls for fixed wireless access using small cell base stations and repeaters. This provides a more cost-effective option to traditional fiber-to-the-home internet packages. |
Home Broadband via Wireless ISP (WISP) | With 5G technology, WISPs are able to compete with traditional ISPs that often target high-profit subscribers. WISPs typically deploy fixed wireless using fiber backhauls with small cell base stations and repeaters to reach neighborhoods, without sacrificing speed and reliability. |
Home Broadband via Cellular Network | With 5G’s higher data transmission speeds and lower latency, some mobile network operators are extending cellular services to deliver broadband internet to homes and businesses. These services are competing with cable and fiber companies to cover the last mile. |
Mobile Broadband via Cellular Network | Mobile network operators continue their evolution from 4G to 5G, increasing data throughput rates while lowering latency. This is important due to the increasing user demand for more data usage and lower latency, spanning use cases such as videos, social media, and gaming. |
Mobile Data Offloading | In addition to cellular networks, mobile network operators can also leverage complimentary wireless networks to deliver data to their customers. Offloading helps increase data rates for users, reduce network congestion, and even minimize roaming fees in certain areas. |
Private Networks | Private networks are common for large corporations aiming to deliver fixed wireless access to their employees. Private networks often use a fiber backhaul with a mesh network of 5G small cell base stations and repeaters to reach areas that employees commonly work from. |
Phases of Building Wireless Networks
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In-depth Resources
Use Case | Resources |
Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) |
Top 5 Considerations For 5G Networks Hosting Wireless Access Points How To Optimize Your 5G Site Acquisition Strategy (Part 1) |
Municipal Broadband |
A Checklist For Municipal Broadband Approvals |
Home Broadband | Closing the Digital Divide |
Private Enterprise Networks | CBRS: Comon Pitfalls & Workarounds |
Airwaive Platform Tips
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Evaluating Potential Sites |
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