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> Take a look at 5G extended range FWA. > This innovation extends mmWave coverage from a few hundred meters to more than 7km That doesn't seem very impressive
by capableweb 4y ago
> Take a look at 5G extended range FWA.
> This innovation extends mmWave coverage from a few hundred meters to more than 7km
That doesn't seem very impressive... That doesn't even come close to what various long-range WiFi connections have been able to do.
- Zigurd 4y ago5G extended range FWA piggybacks off 5G infrastructure. You can do similar things with WiFi or proprietary mmWave FWA, but it requires purpose-built infrastructure.
- capableweb 4y agoBut how much 5G infrastructure is there in rural areas? Around my parts, not a lot. So the piggieback argument feels less relevant here.
- Zigurd 4y agoProprietary mmWave radios are already in wide use in rural areas. The economics of installing and using 5G extended range would be similar or better. The key difference is the "extended range" part, which is what makes them competitive and in many cases superior in range to proprietary FWA. What standardization adds is inter-operation of equipment.