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High-speed internet considered essential infrastructure to many

August 28, 2026

Parks Associates, a Plano, Texas, market research and consulting firm, estimates the number of connected devices in the average internet household is about 17 and says approximately 45% of households now own at least one smart home device.

From the article, "High-speed internet considered essential infrastructure to many" by Pamela Manson

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High-speed internet considered essential infrastructure to many

Previously In The News

Parks Sees Apple Watch Market Share Gains Ahead Amidst Greater Device Engagement

Attitudes Toward IoT, Virtual Reality: Do Rewards Outweigh Risk?

Parks: Just 15 Percent of Those Who Said They Intend to Buy a VR Headset Actually Do

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