Faster internet speeds, enhanced device experiences, increased accessibility and more: the fullness of 5G can now come to life, thanks to our latest innovations in 5G fixed wireless access (FWA).
With 5G in more than 90 countries globally, operators are increasingly turning to mobile networks for 5G FWA broadband, so more individuals and businesses can connect and enjoy the power of connected broadband experiences.
And for nearly 40 years, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has cemented itself as a pioneer in piloting innovation and shaping the future of wireless communication. In 2021, we brought to market our second-generation FWA platform, which was selected by at least 40 global OEMs further driving the adoption of FWA worldwide.
Today, we’re pleased to take 5G FWA to a whole new level. Building off our previous generations, we’re excited to unveil the Qualcomm 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platform Gen 3, the world’s first fully-integrated 5G advanced-ready FWA platform.
Our third-generation platform features instrumental elements that push the boundaries of 5G expansion. On top of benefitting from Snapdragon X75 capabilities, Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 key features include:
- Extended-range mmWave and Sub-6 GHz
- Qualcomm Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 with expert Multi-Link operation for blazing-fast lower latency, reliable connections, and mesh capability for seamless coverage
- Quad-core central processing unit (CPU) and hardware acceleration boosts
- Self-install capabilities facilitated by Qualcomm Dynamic Antenna Steering technology
- Qualcomm RF Sensing Suite to enable indoor mmWave Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) deployments
- Support for 5G Dual-SIM Dual Active (DSDA) and Dual-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) configurations
Fully integrated platform built for superior performance
Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 is the world’s first fully-integrated 5G advanced-ready FWA platform, which includes support for Sub-6 GHz, mmWave, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and boosted with quad-core CPU and hardware acceleration to drive a wide range of applications and value-added services.
The new platform features:
- The recently announced Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF, enabling breakthrough 5G performance to achieve unmatched speeds, coverage, and link robustness
- Qualcomm QTM567 mmWave Antenna Module, providing reliable and extended mmWave coverage
- Wi-Fi 7 with 10Gb ethernet, delivering multi-gigabit speeds and wire-like latency to virtually every device in the home
- Converged mmWave-sub 6 hardware architecture, reducing footprint, cost, board complexity, and power consumption
These capabilities will help OEMs accelerate time to launch, improve performance, and lower development effort for building cutting-edge FWA CPEs at scale. The Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 provides a fully-integrated solution that enables product development for multiple mobile broadband product categories and enables OEMs to offer a diverse product portfolio to their customers.
Fast-tracking global FWA adoption
Advancing the frontier of FWA global adoption, Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 offers operators the ability to expand their service to new areas and more people. In addition, the solution will help lower cost, enable quicker installation, and faster service roll outs.
To achieve these benefits, Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 boasts the following features:
- Increased coverage through extended range mmWave and extended-range sub-6GHz with eight receiver antennas and support for power class 1.5 (PC 1.5)
- Enhanced self-install capabilities with Qualcomm Dynamic Antenna Steering Gen2
- Qualcomm RF Sensing Suite to help accelerate indoor mmWave CPEs deployments
- Flexible software architecture with support for multiple frameworks, including OpenWRT and RDK-B
Next-gen connectivity features for immersive experiences
The Qualcomm FWA Gen 3 encapsulates the next-gen modem-RF system technologies intended to springboard 5G forward with superior 5G speeds and flexibility. This breakthrough connectivity is enabled by several capabilities including:
- Unrivalled spectrum aggregation
- Multi-Gigabit speed
- Improved uplink coverage with FDD uplink MIMO and uplink carrier aggregation (CA)
- Significant performance increase with Wi-Fi 7 advanced features:
- Tri-Band support in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz spectrum bands with 320MHz and 4K QAM modulation
- Multi-Link technology enabling lower latency in heavily congested home environments
Thanks to superior Wi-Fi 7 and 5G connectivity, the platform offers consumers a faster and more reliable internet connection in the home. They can tap into the increased capacity and bandwidth offered by Wi-Fi and 5G to deliver multi-gigabit speeds, enabling consumers to connect all their devices and enjoy improved user experiences.
Qualcomm’s commitment to narrowing the digital divide
Our mission is rooted in serving and empowering our customers and partners with technology that can make a difference for all. By expanding our portfolio of FWA solutions, we strive to bring the transformative benefits of 5G to every corner, bridging the digital divide and providing equitable access to broadband.
Learn more about Fixed Wireless Access and its benefits here and here. Additionally, check out more on our latest Snapdragon X75 5G Modem-RF System enabling this technology here. Solutions such as this, powered by our one technology roadmap, including foundational 5G technologies, further position Qualcomm as the edge partner of choice for the cloud economy. Qualcomm makes an intelligently connected world possible.
