Most new home broadband subscribers choose 5G over fixed line
5G deployment in the United States accelerated in 2022. Nearly 45% of all mobile connections in the U.S. used this technology that year, up from just 15% in 2021. By 2030, more than nine-tenths of connections are predicted to be 5G, putting the US on par with Canada and South Korea and ahead of Germany, the UK and Japan. On the other hand, there is a great deal of interest in the use of 5G for home broadband services. Through fixed wireless access (FWA), various network providers in the United States can offer packages that allow a consumer to receive a fast and stable home broadband connection via her 5G router. The majority of new home broadband contracts in 2022 will use 5G, with consumers opting not for other fixed-line connections such as fiber or DSL.
T-Mobile US leads in both 5G speed and coverage
As an early adopter of 5G, the United States has achieved significant network coverage, ranking fourth in a 2023 global survey of 5G availability. Meanwhile, average 5G speeds continue to rise steadily in both urban and rural areas. However, an individual’s user experience can be highly dependent on their network choice, and the quality of 5G networks continues to prove to be a key battleground for carriers. T-Mobile has faster average download speeds and better coverage than competing providers AT&T and Verizon, giving it an edge in both key metrics in 2023. In fact, T-Mobile is putting 5G at the center of its business strategy. While both AT&T and Verizon remain large in both revenue and subscriber numbers, T-Mobile is seeking to attract new customers with the superior quality of its networks, and to support this, T-Mobile is seeking The company has made significant investments, including purchasing spectrum licenses through the FCA. )auction.
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