Fixed Wireless - The Fiber Alternative You Might Be Overlooking

In this episode of Technically U, we take a deep dive into Fixed Wireless Technology—a high-performance broadband solution that delivers internet over the air.

Whether you’re in a rural town or managing a remote enterprise site, fixed wireless offers fiber-like speeds without the high cost and complexity of trenching cable.

We break down how it works, the different types of fixed wireless deployments, where it outshines fiber, and what challenges providers must overcome—including distance, roof rights, capacity limits, and line-of-sight issues.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

What fixed wireless is and how it works

Licensed microwave vs unlicensed point-to-multipoint

Where it can replace fiber and where it can’t

Challenges: distance, spectrum, and environmental interference

The future: 5G FWA, mmWave, AI-driven signal shaping, and CBRS

This episode will clarify the potential of fixed wireless in today’s hybrid access world, whether you're an IT leader, WISP, or network engineer.

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