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How 5G Is Giving Satellite Internet a Run for Its Money
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) is emerging as a direct competitor to satellite internet providers like Starlink, especially in rural and suburban areas. They dive into the numbers: with average speeds now exceeding 100 Mbps in some markets and costs dropping below $50 per month, 5G FWA is challenging the value proposition of satellite broadband. The conversation looks at real-world deployments from T-Mobile and Verizon, examines the technical advantages of 5G over satellite latency, and asks whether fiber-to-the-home still makes sense in areas where…
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