Fixed Wireless Market Report 2026

The fixed wireless market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $68.85 billion in 2025 to $73.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for broadband connectivity in underserved regions, expansion of telecom infrastructure in rural areas, rising penetration of smartphones and internet users, growth in enterprise digital transformation initiatives, cost advantages over fiber deployment.

The fixed wireless market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $94.63 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to accelerated adoption of 5G fixed wireless access networks, increasing demand for high-speed low-latency connectivity, expansion of smart cities and connected infrastructure projects, rising investment in next-generation wireless technologies, growing demand for scalable and flexible broadband solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include Rising adoption of fixed wireless access for rural broadband expansion, Increasing deployment of 5G fixed wireless access solutions, Growing use of millimeter wave spectrum for high-capacity connectivity, Expansion of customer premises equipment (CPE) innovation for enhanced user experience, Liberalization and optimization of spectrum allocation policies driving market growth.

The increasing adoption of 5G networks is anticipated to drive the growth of the fixed wireless market in the coming years. 5G networks refer to the fifth generation of wireless communication technology that provides ultra-fast data speeds, low latency, and high capacity to support advanced applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous systems, and enhanced mobile broadband. The increasing adoption of 5G networks is driven by the rising demand for ultra-fast internet speeds and low latency, enabling seamless connectivity for data-intensive applications such as streaming, gaming, and real-time communications. Fixed wireless strengthens 5G networks by enabling rapid, cost-efficient last-mile connectivity and expanding high-speed broadband access to underserved and remote areas. For example, in July 2024, according to 5G Americas, a US-based telecommunication company, global 5G connections approached 2 billion in the first quarter of 2024, with 185 million new subscriptions added, and are projected to reach approximately 7.7 billion by 2028. Therefore, the increasing adoption of 5G networks is fueling the growth of the fixed wireless market.

Leading companies operating in the fixed wireless market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as outdoor customer premises equipment, to enhance network coverage, improve signal reliability, and deliver high-speed broadband in underserved and hard-to-reach areas. Outdoor customer premises equipment (CPE) is a device installed outside a home or business that receives wireless signals from a network tower and converts them into high-speed internet connectivity for indoor use. For example, in February 2024, Nokia Corporation, a Finland-based telecommunications and networking company, launched a new 5G mmWave fixed wireless access receiver an outdoor customer premises equipment designed to enhance network capacity and extend broadband coverage. The receiver is an outdoor unit equipped with advanced high-gain antenna technology that enables operators to utilize low-cost mmWave spectrum for delivering consistent, ultra-fast wireless broadband services. It supports deployment across urban, suburban, and rural environments, addressing fiber deployment challenges while ensuring reliable connectivity. The device is designed for easy installation on walls, windows, or poles and integrates seamlessly with existing 5G infrastructure, improving network performance and scalability. Additionally, it enhances spectral efficiency and supports high-bandwidth applications such as streaming, IoT, and enterprise connectivity.

In March 2026, Verizon Communications Inc., a US-based technology and telecommunications company, acquired Starry Inc. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Verizon seeks to strengthen its fixed wireless access capabilities and broaden its broadband coverage in densely populated urban markets by integrating Starry’s spectrum assets and existing customer base into its next-generation connectivity portfolio. Starry Inc. is a US-based technology and telecommunications company that focuses on providing fixed wireless broadband internet services to residential customers, primarily in urban areas.

Major companies operating in the fixed wireless market are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd., Verizon Communications Inc., Huawei Technologies Co Ltd., AT And T Inc., T-Mobile US Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corporation, Vodafone Group Plc, Telefónica S.A., Qualcomm Incorporated, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, Bharti Airtel Limited, ZTE Corporation, Telstra Group Limited, MTN Group Limited, Singapore Telecommunications Limited, CommScope Holding Company Inc., Airspan Networks Holdings Inc., Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fixed wireless market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fixed wireless market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fixed wireless market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fixed wireless market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as high-speed internet access, broadband connectivity, and point-to-point or point-to-multipoint data transmission. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fixed wireless market also consists of sales of wireless access points, customer premises equipment (CPE), antennas, routers, modems, and base station equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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