Thales Launches 'Build, Run, Protect' Framework to Boost FWA Device Development
Thales, a global leader in digital security and technology, has introduced a strategic framework called 'Build, Run, Protect' to assist Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in meeting Mobile Network Operators' (MNOs) requirements and integrate new technologies effectively in the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) domain. This comes as FWA connections are projected to grow significantly in the coming years.
Thales' framework is designed to help OEMs navigate the complex landscape of FWA device development. With over 450 MNOs already using Thales' solution, OEMs can leverage this extensive expertise to streamline their internal processes and enable secure connectivity for 5G FWA access to homes.
The FWA market is witnessing a resurgence, driven by the advent of 5G technology and government initiatives aimed at bridging digital divides. By 2028, it is projected that 17% of fixed home broadband connections will be FWA, with 5G accounting for nearly 80% of the total FWA connections, which are expected to grow from 100 million in 2022 to 300 million in 2028.
MNOs require FWA devices to offer ease of installation, high bandwidth, robust security features, and long device lifetimes. Thales' framework enables OEMs to unlock new opportunities and deliver solutions that align with these MNO requirements. However, the exact names of the at least 450 OEMs using Thales' solution concept for FWA devices remain undisclosed.
Thales' 'Build, Run, Protect' framework is poised to play a significant role in shaping the FWA market's future. By helping OEMs meet MNO requirements and integrate new technologies strategically, Thales is facilitating the growth of secure, high-speed FWA connections, ultimately contributing to the bridging of digital divides.
