New research from CCS Insight and Three UK shows that those in rural areas could get gigabit broadband faster for half the cost of fixed line technology, if the government backs fixed wireless access (FWA) via 5G

The report, 5G Fixed Wireless Can Help the UK Bridge its Digital Divide and Achieve Gigabit Aspirations, examines government’s plans to get gigabit connectivity to 85% of UK premises by 2025, arguing that using 5G to provide fixed wireless access (FWA) is the most pragmatic approach to connect rural areas.

Three UK and CCS Insight calculated that FWA could be installed for half the cost of full fibre and provide comparable connectivity, but policy reform is needed to allow this.

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