Fixed wireless access devices installed at 5G clients now account for 42% of the total, up from 34% a year ago. Meanwhile, 4G devices fell by 5% in 2023. 30 providers responded to the sector survey, conducted by the GSA.

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Fixed wireless access devices installed at 5G clients now account for 42% of the total, up from 34% a year ago. Meanwhile, 4G devices fell by 5% in 2023. 30 providers responded to the sector survey, conducted by the GSA.

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