9 months ago
India's FWA Market Grows as 5G Expands
India is becoming a big player in the fixed wireless access (FWA) market in Asia.
FWA is a way to get internet without using traditional fixed-line broadband like fiber.
In India, FWA is getting almost as reliable as fixed-line broadband, with 62% of tests meeting quality standards compared to 70% for fixed-line.
This is a much smaller gap than in other countries.
People in India are using more home Wi-Fi, and companies like Jio and Airtel are pushing FWA services.
This is especially important in areas where fixed-line broadband is not available or is unevenly deployed.
India is now one of the more advanced markets for FWA, alongside countries like Australia and the Philippines.
As 5G technology expands, FWA is becoming a key part of India's broadband strategy, making internet access more flexible and widely available.
India's FWA market is growing rapidly, with reliability reaching 62% of quality benchmarks, compared to 70% for fixed-line broadband.
Time spent on home Wi-Fi in India has increased from 8.9% to 21.2% over four years, driving demand for reliable broadband.
Operators like Jio and Airtel are aggressively expanding FWA services, targeting both urban and rural areas.
Fibre deployment in India is uneven, creating a large market for FWA as a viable alternative.
India is among the few markets where FWA is evolving into a mainstream broadband option due to improving service quality and operator-led scale.
- Who
- India's telecom operators, particularly Jio and Airtel
- What
- Expansion of fixed wireless access (FWA) market driven by 5G technology
- Where
- India, with a focus on metros and rural areas
- When
- Ongoing, with significant growth in recent years
- Why
- To provide reliable broadband alternatives where fixed-line options are limited or non-existent
Key facts
- FWA Reliability
- 62% of tests meet quality benchmarks
- Fixed-Line Broadband Reliability
- 70% of tests meet quality benchmarks
- Time Spent on Home Wi-Fi
- Increased from 8.9% to 21.2% over four years
- Key Operators
- Jio and Airtel
- FWA Market Position
- Among Asia's more advanced FWA-ready markets
- Fibre Deployment
- Uneven, particularly outside major cities
- 5G Standalone Deployments
- Leading in Japan and Singapore, but India shows significant FWA-fibre performance gap narrowing
Quotes
Analysts
Analysts commenting on the growth and impact of FWA in India.
“FWA is one of the key areas for 5G monetization at the moment and it helps drive major shifts on WiFi.”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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