Fixed Wireless Internet for Business
Wireless link from a tower (or satellite) to your office. Faster install than fiber, sometimes the only option, increasingly competitive on speed.
What it is
Fixed wireless delivers internet over a wireless link instead of a wired connection. Two main flavors: terrestrial fixed wireless (T-Mobile Business Internet, Verizon LTE Business, AT&T Wireless Internet) connects to a nearby cell tower, and satellite (Starlink Business) connects to low-earth orbit satellites.
How it works
Vendor installs an antenna at your office (rooftop or interior) pointed at a tower or satellite. The antenna terminates to a router, which gives you Wi-Fi and Ethernet just like wired internet. Speeds vary based on signal quality and tower congestion.
Best for
- ✓ Locations where wired fiber/cable isn't available or build-out costs are prohibitive
- ✓ Pop-up or temporary locations needing internet quickly
- ✓ Backup/failover circuits behind primary wired internet
- ✓ Construction sites and rural/exurban offices
- ✓ Quick-deployment scenarios (install in days, not months)
Not ideal for
- ✗ Operations needing very low, consistent latency (gaming companies, some financial services)
- ✗ Locations with poor line-of-sight to towers/sky (urban canyons, deep buildings)
- ✗ Mission-critical primary connectivity in dense environments
Pricing
Much lower install cost than fiber (often free hardware install). No long construction timelines. Speed and reliability vary significantly by location — always test before committing.
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FAQ
How do speeds compare to fiber?
T-Mobile and Verizon 5G fixed wireless can hit 300-1000 Mbps in good signal areas, comparable to mid-tier fiber. Starlink Business does 100-350 Mbps. Latency is 30-50ms (vs fiber's 5-20ms).
Is fixed wireless reliable enough for VoIP?
5G/LTE fixed wireless usually handles voice fine when signal is strong. Starlink can have brief micro-outages that affect calls. Always test in your specific location before relying on it for voice.
Should I use it as a backup circuit?
Yes — this is a great use case. Pair primary fiber with fixed wireless backup, route through SD-WAN, get true redundancy without the cost of a second fiber drop.
What about data caps?
Most business plans now have unlimited data, but check for 'priority data' thresholds where speeds may de-prioritize after a certain amount. Starlink Business has fair-use policies on the 'unlimited' tier.