Selection of a forward error correction (FEC) code based on a wireless network characteristic is disclosed. The selection can facilitate changing from a first FEC code to a second FEC code in response to the wireless network characteristic changing. The selection can facilitate selection of FEC codes for user equipments (UEs) of a plurality of UEs, wherein the FEC codes can be the same or different FEC codes and can be employed among the plurality of UEs contemporaneously. Selected FEC codes can be applied to uplink and/or downlink channels. An embodiment can select an FEC code based on UE location. An embodiment can select an FEC code based on UE proximity to another device. An embodiment can select an FEC code based on channel signal to noise ratio. An embodiment can select an FEC code based on UE capability. An embodiment can determine a FEC code selection model.