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Almost 3 in 4 Broadband Households Own a Connected Entertainment Device

A new whitepaper by released by Parks Associates reveals that 71% of U.S. broadband households own a connected entertainment device.

Titled “Changing Dynamics of the Smart Home: Opportunities for Service Providers,” the whitepaper examines strategies for service providers to deliver a successful smart home experience that incorporates support, security, privacy protection and a variety of personalized value propositions.

From the article "Almost 3 in 4 Broadband Households Own a Connected Entertainment Device."

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