Fixed wireless and 5G business internet
Fixed wireless sends internet by radio from a nearby tower to a small antenna on your building, so it can go live in weeks where fiber would take months. 5G and LTE business service uses cellular networks and works best as automatic backup or for temporary sites.
When wireless makes sense
Fiber isn't available or would take months to build
You need a second connection on a different network for backup
Pop-up, construction or temporary sites
Rural locations without cable or fiber
Primary or backup
Fixed wireless can be a primary connection with dedicated bandwidth. 5G/LTE is usually best as failover: if your main line drops, traffic switches automatically. Pair it with SD-WAN for seamless failover across connections.
Frequently asked questions
Does weather affect fixed wireless?
Heavy rain or snow can slightly reduce performance on some frequencies, but business fixed wireless is engineered with margin to stay online. The provider checks line of sight before install.
How does automatic failover work?
A router or SD-WAN device watches your main connection. If it fails, traffic moves to the backup within seconds, then returns when the main line recovers.
Is 5G fast enough as a primary connection?
In strong-coverage areas it can be, but speeds vary with signal and network load. Most businesses use it as backup or for temporary sites.
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