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In Europe, 57% own at least one connected CE device

Approximately 9% of Western European broadband households own at least one smart home device and 57% own at least one internet-connected CE device, according to Parks Associates.

Parks Associates announced results for its consumer research project Connected Consumer in Europe, which surveyed broadband households in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France to track adoption and future purchase plans of IoT, smart home, and connected entertainment solutions.

From the article "In Europe, 57% own at least one connected CE device" by Broadband TV News.

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