Fixed Wireless Access to Help Reduce the Digital Divide in South-East Asia with an Estimated Service Revenue Market Value of US$2.23 billion by 2028

The rising necessity of digital connectivity in South-East Asia accelerates the demand for broadband connectivity across the region. With countries within SE Asia such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia having low Fixed Broadband (FBB) penetration rates of below 50%, FWA has emerged as the preferred solution. In addition, the geographical challenges of archipelagic countries make it difficult to deploy fiber consistently across the islands. Thus, countries such as Indonesia have witnessed a growing interest in FWA services. Aside from this, CSPs such as Telkomsel and Globe Telecom have launched 5G FWA as the next generation of FWA connectivity. 5G FWA boasts fiber-like connectivity speeds and can offer ultra-high throughput and ultra-low latency for broadband. In contrast, countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam have widespread fiber availability, and therefore, there is less demand for FWA services.

The rising necessity of digital connectivity in South-East Asia accelerates the demand for broadband connectivity across the region. With countries within SE Asia such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia having low Fixed Broadband (FBB) penetration rates of below 50%, FWA has emerged as the preferred solution. In addition, the geographical challenges of archipelagic countries make it difficult to deploy fiber consistently across the islands. Thus, countries such as Indonesia have witnessed a growing interest in FWA services. Aside from this, CSPs such as Telkomsel and Globe Telecom have launched 5G FWA as the next generation of FWA connectivity. 5G FWA boasts fiber-like connectivity speeds and can offer ultra-high throughput and ultra-low latency for broadband. In contrast, countries such as Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam have widespread fiber availability, and therefore, there is less demand for FWA services.

Jake Saunders, VP for Asia Pacific, notes, "The next stage of 5G FWA in South-East Asia is using extended range mmWave. Trials between Qualcomm and Ericsson with Telkomsel in Indonesia will be key to closing the digital divide in the region. Given the mix of urban centers and hard-to-reach rural areas, extending higher-performing connectivity to those in unserved areas will be vital. However, it is important to consider other factors such as spectrum availability, regulatory environments, and collaborations between the private and public sector when implementing FWA initiatives."

These findings are from ABI Research's Connecting the Unconnected: Utilizing FWA to Close the Digital Divide application analysis report. This report is part of ABI Research's Southeast Asia Digital Transformation research service, which provides deep analysis and insights into the Southeast Asian markets. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present an in-depth analysis of key market trends and factors for a specific application, which could focus on an individual market or geography.

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