Why 5G Internet Providers Are Replacing Cable Faster Than You Think
Since mid-2022, 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) has effectively absorbed all U.S. broadband subscriber growth, shifting demand away from traditional wired providers. In 2024, Comcast Xfinity and Charter Spectrum together lost nearly 1 million broadband subscribers, while Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T gained about 3.7 million fixed wireless home internet customers. As of early 2024, T-Mobile had over 5 million 5G home internet subscribers and Verizon over 3 million; by Q2 2025, T-Mobile reported 7.3 million FWA customers, up 454,000 in a single quarter. Ericsson’s Mobility Report estimates about 80% of operators worldwide offer fixed wireless access, and projects FWA to