Home Broadband Is 5G’s Surprise Killer App

The initial excitement around 5G focused on futuristic uses like augmented reality and self-driving cars, but the biggest surprise has been its role in replacing traditional home broadband services. Fixed wireless access (FWA) has become the most adopted application, serving over 14 million U.S. customers and making up 28 percent of global wireless traffic. This shift is significant as it expands high-speed internet access to underserved areas without the need for laying new cables, showcasing a more practical and immediate benefit of 5G technology than initially anticipated.