High-speed broadband is the backbone of all critical operations and our daily lives, but fiber alone can’t always meet deployment demands. To accelerate coverage and enhance reliability, broadband providers are integrating Fixed Wireless Broadband (FWA) into fiber networks—creating a hybrid model that balances scalability, cost-effectiveness and performance.
However, not all fixed wireless broadband is created equal. Licensed spectrum is the key to delivering the highest quality connectivity, ensuring interference-free, enterprise-grade broadband that businesses can count on. BroadbandOne (BB1) is leading the charge by utilizing licensed Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) with mmWave technology to extend fiber networks and bring fiber-like performance to new markets—without the delays of fiber construction.
10 Reasons Why Licensed Spectrum is Critical in Today’s World
While many providers deploy unlicensed fixed wireless, there’s a major difference between using licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum. BroadbandOne’s exclusive use of licensed mmWave spectrum provides businesses with unmatched reliability, performance and security.
Here are 10 key reasons why licensed spectrum is a game-changer for businesses:
1. Zero Interference from Other Wireless Networks
Unlicensed spectrum is like a crowded highway—multiple providers share the same frequencies, leading to signal interference and congestion. Licensed spectrum is private, eliminating external disruptions and ensuring clean, uninterrupted connectivity from the owner/operator.
2. Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Licensed FWA operates on dedicated, interference-free bands, guaranteeing 99.99% uptime—crucial for businesses that rely on consistent, high-speed internet.
3. Fiber-Like Speeds Without the Construction Hassle
BroadbandOne’s licensed mmWave FWA delivers multi-gigabit speeds, rivaling fiber without the need for trenching or infrastructure delays.
4. Lower Latency for Real-Time Applications
Low-latency connectivity is critical for cloud computing, VoIP and video conferencing. Licensed FWA ensures ultra-low latency, making real-time applications seamless.
5. Stronger Security & Data Protection
Licensed spectrum provides greater encryption and control, ensuring data security and regulatory compliance—a must for industries like finance, healthcare and government.
6. Guaranteed Service Quality
With unlicensed spectrum, network congestion and interference impact speed and reliability. Licensed spectrum ensures guaranteed service quality, making it ideal for business-critical operations.
7. Better Performance in Dense Urban Areas
Cities with high wireless traffic can see unlicensed bands overloaded. Licensed mmWave delivers consistent speeds even in high-density environments.
8. More Scalable and Future-Proof
As businesses expand, licensed FWA allows for rapid scaling without worrying about spectrum interference or degradation—future-proofing network investments.
9. Reduced Risk of Spectrum Shutdowns or Reallocation
Unlicensed spectrum can be repurposed or restricted by regulatory bodies. Licensed spectrum provides long-term stability, ensuring your network investment is protected from external changes.
10. A True Hybrid Fiber-Wireless Solution
With licensed FWA, fiber providers can create a seamless hybrid model, where fiber and fixed wireless broadband work together—extending coverage while maintaining top-tier performance.
Why Are Fiber Providers Turning to Fixed Wireless Broadband?
Traditional fiber expansion is slow, expensive and difficult in certain terrains. It also makes it difficult to install or redirect fiber in historic districts of downtown neighborhoods. Fixed wireless broadband offers an immediate, cost-effective way to fill in the gaps without the added cost and added construction delays that come along with permitting and red tape.
Key Benefits of Integrating Fixed Wireless Broadband into Fiber Networks
- Fast Deployment – Fiber rollouts require trenching, permits, and costly construction. FWA can be deployed in weeks, not months or years.
- Cost-Effective Expansion – By combining fiber with FWA, providers reduce CAPEX costs and reach more customers faster.
- Overcoming Fiber Obstacles – Dense urban areas with complex permitting laws and remote regions lacking infrastructure benefit from FWA’s rapid and flexible deployment model.
- Built-in Redundancy – If fiber is cut due to construction, weather events or accidents, fixed wireless broadband provides instant failover connectivity.
How BroadbandOne is Deploying Licensed FWA to Complement Fiber Networks
BroadbandOne’s hybrid fiber-wireless approach is revolutionizing broadband expansion by integrating fixed wireless broadband into fiber-centric markets.
BroadbandOne’s Key Advantages:
- Exclusive Licensed mmWave Spectrum – BB1’s network is free from congestion and interference, ensuring enterprise-grade performance and security.
- Multi-Gigabit Speeds & Low Latency – BB1’s licensed FWA rivals fiber speeds and seamlessly supports cloud, video conferencing, and mission-critical applications.
- Flexible & Scalable Growth Model – BB1 enables ISPs, WISPs, and fiber operators to rapidly deploy broadband, reaching new markets in record time.
- 99.99% Service Availability – With real-time monitoring, smart routing, and network redundancy, BB1 ensures unmatched uptime and reliability.
The broadband industry is shifting away from a fiber-only mindset toward hybrid models that integrate licensed fixed wireless broadband. Businesses need reliable, high-speed internet now—not years from now.
BroadbandOne delivers a scalable, interference-free solution with fiber-like performance—powered by licensed spectrum. Contact us today and discover how BroadbandOne’s FWA with mmWave technology can transform your connectivity strategy.
