Verizon Business added an internet-focused option to its range of fixed wireless access (FWA) services using network slicing on its standalone 5G core, to provide customers with improved uplink data rates.

Chief product officer Scott Lawrence detailed the debut of its 5G Network Slice, Enhanced Internet service in an article, explaining it provides enterprise-grade internet with 45Mb/s on the uplink and 200Mb/s down, priority access during congestion and no data caps.

Lawrence highlighted service level agreements based on the consistent connectivity provided by FWA, along with low latency for cloud applications and large file transfers.

He pitched the service as ideal for AI-centric workloads which require constant data ingestion.

Businesses handling AI inference, computer vision and machine learning stand to benefit from constant, high-capacity data ingestion from edge to cloud, Lawrence stated.

“If you work in an industry now inundated with AI-generated data or invested in highly automated, AI-optimised dataflow from edge to cloud or among multiple worksites, you now have a convenient, wireless internet solution with the two-way transport capacity and reliability to underpin your operation.”

Verticals cited as likely targets include media and entertainment, construction, distribution and healthcare. 

Lawrence stated the FWA service is suitable for businesses of all sizes, with remote management through the Verizon Business Internet Portal.

The service is available in select areas throughout the US, with availability expanding on a rolling basis. It adds to a video calling service launched in December 2024 and an emergency services option deployed in April.