5G fixed wireless access (FWA) offers many benefits to schools and the education industry in general. By providing a high-speed, low-latency connection that is scalable and secure while also remaining relatively easy to install and manage, K-12 classrooms, colleges, and universities could all stand to benefit from implementing this new technology.

Real-world benefits for Education

The first, and arguably most important benefit of FWA for education, is that it can help school districts save money. Because FWA uses existing infrastructure schools don’t have to worry about paying carriers to expand their tower or antenna network to get better service, plus the cost of a 5G FWA plan usually ranges from $50 – $100 per month with no hard data caps.

Another benefit of FWA is that it can provide schools with a more reliable connection than other forms of traditional internet. This is because FWA uses line-of-sight propagation, which means that there are no trees or buildings that can block the signal. Additionally, because FWA uses multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology, it can provide a stronger signal than other types of wireless connections. This means that schools would need to deploy numerous routers to give each classroom or area access to the best 5G service.

Lastly, FWA can provide schools with a higher bandwidth than other types of wireless connections. Because MIMO technology allows for more data to be transmitted over the same amount of spectrum, multiple users can have their data flow alongside each other simultaneously resulting in less network congestion and overall faster processing times.

How can rtech help?

FWA provides schools with many benefits, including saving money on infrastructure costs, providing a more reliable connection, and giving schools access to higher bandwidths. If your school district is considering upgrading its wireless network, FWA should be at the top of your list.

At RTech, we offer our solutions as-a-service, meaning your organization is able to pay monthly for hardware and data that would otherwise cost a fortune if paid for upfront. We work with every major U.S. carrier and Cradlepoint to secure the absolute best internal components for our solutions. If you’d like to learn more please fill out the form below.