FWA and Starlink reshape broadband as the big carriers loosen their grip
Fixed Wireless Access is expanding rapidly, with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon driving a shift away from the traditional cable/fiber duopoly. T-Mobile leads with more than 9 million FWA subscribers, while Verizon and AT&T also add millions more, often targeting postpaid and prepaid customers. Starlink and rural WISPs further diversify options, promising broader availability and potentially lower prices, though the overall impact on pricing and market power remains evolving.