FINAL WORD including factors like civil engineering and project approvals , contributes to its deployment challenges .
By contrast , fixed wireless offers lower cost , and it can be as low as a tenth of the cost of laying fibre . Furthermore , while fixed broadband services can only be used to provide home broadband connectivity , fixed wireless access can also be used for multiple use cases including Mobile Broad Band and Internet of Things . This enables using the same radio network infrastructure to address multiple use cases .
Fixed wireless access emerges as a pivotal tool for addressing Africa ’ s broadband needs . While 4G fixed wireless access provides an initial steppingstone , the potential of 5G becomes evident through its ability to deliver fibre-like speeds , complementing the fixed broadband in a country .
Several African markets , including Angola , South Africa , Nigeria , and Zimbabwe , have already started to offer 5G fixed wireless access services . This pivot towards fixed wireless access can be attributed to its cost-effectiveness , rapid deployment capabilities , and inherent flexibility , making it an enticing choice over traditional fixed services .
A notable example of how fixed wireless access can be used to enable digital inclusion , beyond home connectivity , is the recent joint initiative with FREE Senegal , in which several schools will be connected with Fixed Wireless Access technology , and will also be
While fixed broadband services can only be used to provide home broadband connectivity , fixed wireless access can also be used for multiple use cases including mobile broad band and Internet of Things .
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