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FWA Could Boost UK Economy to the Tune of GBP 4 billion by 2030

Source: The Role Of Wireless Networks In Enhancing Digital Connectivity In The UK (Sep 2024)
during the forecast period (2025- These numbers show the scale of the means broadband inclusion and
2030). opportunity. For governments, that enterprise digitalization programs
can be delivered faster, with
du UAE Ookla Award: Demonstrating Winning Strategies lower cost per home or enterprise
in 5G FWA Globally connected, leveraging 5G FWA as the
medium.
However, the region is not uniform.
The GCC states typically have high
GDP per capita, compact populations
and strong digital programs, making
them early adopters. Central Asian
markets are more varied, often
with larger geographies, dispersed
populations, and different investment
dynamics – but here too, 5G FWA
offers the possibility of leap-frogging
older fixed broadband models.

1. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE is often described as one
of the world’s fastest growing
5G countries, and its national
digital transformation agenda is
ambitious. The combination of
strong government policy, operator
investment and ICT ecosystem
makes it a lab for how 5G and 5G
FWA can support broader digital
ambitions.
Source: Telecom Review

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