Scalable, Fast, and Proven: Fixed Wireless Access for Today’s Broadband Demands

A Global Shift Toward Scalable, High-Capacity Wireless Networks

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as one of the most effective solutions for rapidly and affordably extending high-speed connectivity to these underserved and hard-to-reach regions. Unlike fiber or cable, which require costly, time-consuming construction, FWA uses outdoor radios to deliver broadband over the air—bridging long distances and bypassing the physical and regulatory barriers that slow traditional deployments.

Across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, service providers are leaning into FWA as a critical part of their broadband strategy. Carriers and WISPs alike value its combination of:

• High Capacity & Fiber-Like Speeds

Modern radios take advantage of advanced 6 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum, MU-MIMO, OFDMA roadmaps, and new TDMA scheduling—unlocking multi-gigabit performance and supporting dense subscriber deployments.

• Fast, Cost-Effective Deployment

Where fiber construction requires excavation, rights-of-way permissions, and months (or years) of delays, an FWA link can be installed in hours. This makes it an ideal solution for both permanent networks and rapid-build scenarios.

• Scalable Architecture for Growing Communities

Providers can start small, expand as demand grows, and scale coverage across towns, rural regions, or entire countries—without needing to trench or rebuild core network infrastructure.

• Carrier-Grade Reliability in Harsh Conditions

In markets that experience extreme heat, humidity, coastal salt, dust storms, or monsoons, FWA equipment must be built to last. Mimosa’s solutions are engineered and tested for the harshest outdoor environments, with robust enclosures, industrial-grade components, and continual firmware advancements that enhance performance and stability.

• Proven at Massive National Scale

Today, Mimosa Networks powers the world’s largest unlicensed fixed wireless access deployment through Reliance Jio—one of the largest Tier 1 operators in the world. Millions of Mimosa radios form the backbone of Jio’s rural and suburban connectivity strategy, demonstrating that unlicensed FWA can deliver high-quality broadband at extraordinary scale.

The U.S. Perspective: FWA as a Critical Tool for BEAD and RDOF Success

In the United States, fixed wireless access is uniquely positioned to help states and operators achieve their BEAD and RDOF objectives. While the BEAD program emphasizes fiber as the “priority technology,” the reality on the ground is far more nuanced:

• Fiber cannot—and will not—reach every location. Many rural homes sit miles from the nearest middle-mile route, often requiring costly river, canyon, or railroad crossings.
• Permitting challenges create long construction delays. Environmental reviews, railroad permits, pole-attachment negotiations, and right-of-way approvals can stall projects for months or years.
• Costs continue to rise mid-project. Changes in materials, labor availability, inflation, and contractor schedules leave many awardees questioning whether their funding is enough.
• Communities can’t wait for connectivity. Students, teleworkers, farms, health centers, and public safety agencies need reliable broadband now—not years from now.

This is where FWA becomes a powerful complement.

Mimosa’s carrier-grade, high-capacity radios allow ISPs to connect unserved and underserved areas quickly, cost-effectively, and with reliability they can count on. Whether used as a primary solution, a rapid-deployment bridge while fiber is being built, or a long-term alternative where fiber construction is unrealistic or cost-prohibitive, FWA fills the gaps that BEAD funding alone cannot solve.

What FWA Solves—The Pain Points that Matter

1. Hard-to-Reach Locations

Hills, valleys, water towers, forests, and long driveways commonly block fiber routes. FWA bypasses all of it—delivering high-speed connectivity where trenching simply isn’t feasible.

2. Red Tape and Permitting Obstacles

With no need for extensive construction or right-of-way approvals, providers avoid the delays that stall traditional broadband builds.

3. Fiber Stops, FWA Continues

Even in markets where fiber is prioritized, it will not—and economically cannot—reach the very last mile in every geography. FWA ensures no community is left behind.

4. Reliability That Stands Up to the Environment

From blistering heat to freezing winters, monsoon moisture to desert dust, Mimosa radios are designed to withstand extreme conditions—delivering stable performance year-round.

5. Scalable Networks That Grow With You

Providers can deploy quickly, add more homes, expand coverage, increase capacity, and integrate new spectrum tools over time—all without rebuilding their core infrastructure.

Why Mimosa? The Differentiators That Define Us

Mimosa’s fixed wireless solutions are engineered for today’s high-performance broadband needs and backed by continuous firmware innovation. Our portfolio delivers:

• High-capacity access points and backhaul supporting multi-gigabit performance
• Rapid installation for both permanent and temporary/bridge deployments
• Scalable, software-enhanced networks driven by continual improvements
• A carrier-grade pedigree, validated by Tier 1 deployments like Reliance Jio
• Ruggedized hardware that thrives in the world’s harshest environments
• Cost/performance leadership, enabling providers to stretch budgets further

Whether you're building out a rural community, overcoming a permitting challenge, closing a funding shortfall, or extending coverage beyond where fiber ends—Mimosa helps you get there.

Closing the Gap—One Connection at a Time

The global digital divide won’t be closed by a single technology. It will take a combination of fiber, fixed wireless, and cooperative planning to connect the next millions of homes and businesses.

Fixed Wireless Access is the force multiplier that accelerates deployment timelines, expands coverage footprints, and delivers broadband where it’s needed most.

And at Mimosa, we’re proud to be helping operators—from global Tier 1 carriers to local and regional WISPs—build fast, resilient, scalable networks that keep communities connected.

Reliable broadband shouldn’t depend on your geography. And with Mimosa, it doesn’t have to.