Business internet: How 5G fixed wireless access can help keep professional services firms connected

In today's connected world, professional services firms rely on fast, reliable internet to collaborate with clients, leverage cloud software, support their remote workforce and manage their operations. With fixed wireless access (FWA) powered by 5G, firms can leverage high-speed business internet without worrying about waiting for their premises to be wired.

What is 5G fixed wireless access?

FWA delivers high-speed connectivity through radio waves instead of a traditional, physical broadband cable. For professional office locations, this means FWA can be installed easily without the need for trenches or awkward cables, allowing them to access high-speed internet quickly.

5G fixed wireless access systems generally have a base station that acts as the central hub that connects to the 5G network and broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal across a wide area to connect to subscriber units (customer premises equipment), which makes it possible for the subscriber to connect to the network to transmit large files, communicate using near real-time video solutions, access cloud platforms and connect other emerging use cases.

Business internet: The benefits of fixed wireless access powered by 5G for professional services

Professional services organizations require cost-effective, business-grade internet services that are fast, reliable and flexible. An offering like 5G Business Internet can meet the unique needs of consultants, law firms, financial service providers, realtors, accountants and other professional service providers:

• Speed. Fixed wireless access (FWA) over 5G can deliver ultra-fast connectivity capable of supporting bandwidth-hungry tasks such as video calls, near real-time analytics and cloud computing.
• Ease of deployment. Professional services firms can set up FWA in a matter of days, not weeks or months. Rapid deployment means firms can establish connectivity in new offices, at client sites, at special events or in a temporary location without wait or disruption.
• Scalability. FWA can be scaled up or down to mee your business usage requirements. Finding a service provider can make it easier to scale, allowing you to start and stop service whenever your business needs it.
• Reliability. Professional services firms can use FWA to gain a persistent connection with low latency. In addition to using it as their primary solution, many firms use FWA as an affordable backup solution to help avoid downtime in the event that their cabled network fails.

Putting 5G fixed wireless access to work

Whether it's for a small office or a nationwide organization, professional services firms of all sizes and levels of expertise can depend on business internet using fixed wireless access powered by 5G to power their operations across key use cases, including:

• Enabling remote work. Remote workers don't always have the home connectivity they need to do their jobs. Professional services firms can support productivity and security for remote workers by using FWA to provide high-speed internet to home-based employees.
• Temporary events. Professional services firms often host events such as client workshops, user conferences and training sessions. However, setting up a cabled connection for a short-term event is often costly or impractical, especially for off-site events. FWA can provide the connectivity needed to live-stream your event, facilitate live demos, enable near real-time attendee engagement and facilitate retail transactions.
• Branch offices. Professional services firms often set up branch offices to quickly expand into new markets or serve new clients. FWA allows these firms to establish high-speed connectivity in a new location without waiting weeks to install cabled broadband.
• Business continuity. Professional services firms need reliable access to their data and SaaS applications in order to operate. FWA can serve as a reliable backup solution in the event of a wired network outage, helping firms to keep critical applications running and meet client expectations even when the unexpected happens.

Ready to connect?

Verizon Business Internet makes connectivity simple for professional services firms. This fixed wireless access solution leverages Verizon's 5G network to provide ultra-fast, reliable connectivity in major markets across the country. With no annual service contracts, you can connect new locations quickly, scale your usage and unlock new business use cases.

Learn more about Verizon’s business internet using Fixed Wireless Access.

5G business internet availability varies and may not be available in your location.

The author of this content is a paid contributor for Verizon.