Most common network issues affecting regional ISPs
29 October 2025
Neil McDonald, Preseem
We spend our days talking with fixed wireless and fibre operators about their toughest network challenges. A recent example of this was our investigation into the three most common network problems for fixed wireless ISPs. Now, we’re pulling back the curtain on our conversations to reveal the top business problems affecting the industry.
Based on their frequency in the calls we have with regional ISPs every day, the top four most common issues are:
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