Verizon announced on October 26, 2026 that it is launching a 1 Gbit/s fixed wireless access (FWA) service — wireless broadband delivered to a building over cellular radio rather than physical cable — using its millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum holdings. CEO Dan Schulman described it as a meaningful advance, saying the company's roughly 1,700 MHz of mmWave spectrum has become "a differentiated and competitive advantage" alongside its existing mid-band capacity. The company is targeting an additional 10 to 15 million metro-area premises, separate from the 40 to 50 million premises covered by its fiber build.
The rollout begins in Q4 2026 and continues into 2027, with an initial focus on apartment buildings and other multi-unit properties. CFO Anthony Skiadas noted that Verizon's multi-dwelling unit program is designed to deliver "fiber-like speeds" through an FWA connection. Verizon has not disclosed full technical details of how the service is implemented, though analysts note the company's acquisition of fixed wireless provider Starry — which built gigabit FWA for dense urban buildings — is likely relevant.
For businesses located in dense urban or downtown settings, particularly those in multi-tenant office or mixed-use buildings, this service could become a viable primary or backup internet connection as rollout progresses. Organizations in metropolitan areas that currently rely on a single wired provider may want to monitor Verizon's availability rollout as an additional option. The service is not yet broadly available, so it is worth checking back as deployment details emerge through 2027.
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