According to experts, new technology from Qualcomm paves the way for more accessible broadband internet.
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Getting reliable internet access in rural or marginalized communities has always been difficult, thanks to the rising cost of laying new cables or fiber optic cables. Qualcomm’s new second-generation 5G Fixed Wireless Access platform aims to deliver fiber-optic speeds without having to lay miles of cable. Experts believe this could further close the digital divide by giving more users access to reliable, faster internet.
“A lot of the attention around 5G has to do with cell phones,” Peter Holslin, a writer at HighSpeedInternet.com and an expert on 5G connectivity, told Lifewire via email.
“This is a major step forward for 5G technology as it provides mobile operators with the platform needed to make 5G home internet a commercially viable product at scale.”
