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Wi-Fi Surpasses Ethernet for Home Networking
The number of households using Wi-Fi wireless technology for home
networking has surpassed the number using Ethernet, according to
Global
Digital Living, a recent survey by Parks Associates. This study,
which surveyed consumers in Europe and North America on technology
adoption and use, found 52% of U.S. households with a home network use
Wi-Fi and 50% use Ethernet. By comparison, only 32% of Canadian households
with a home network use Wi-Fi, 43% use Ethernet, and 26% were unsure which
technology they were using.
“This is truly a watershed finding,” said
John Barrett,
director of research at Parks Associates. “Establishing a solid base of
wireless home networks is crucial for the adoption of next-generation
services. Many applications such as home control, home security, or even
multimedia distribution are impractical with an Ethernet-only network.”
Barrett credited the surge in Wi-Fi adoption to the cable TV and
telephone companies that offer broadband Internet service. “Service
providers have been aggressive in bundling wireless home networks with
broadband service over the last year. It’s a smart move that will
ultimately pay off for them because they will be best positioned to offer
next-generation services to the consumer.”
For additional information on
Global
Digital Living, visit
http://www.parksassociates.com or contact 972-490-1113 or
sales@parksassociates.com.
About Parks Associates: Parks Associates is an
internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing
in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks
Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to
small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research,
custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service
subscriptions.
The company's expertise includes new media, digital
entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services,
digital health, mobile applications and services, consumer electronics, and home
control systems and security.
Each year, Parks Associates co-hosts executive thought
leadership conferences CONNECTIONS™ and CONNECTIONS™ Europe in
partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®). In addition, Parks
Associates produces the online publication Industry Insights in
conjunction with the CONNECTIONS™ Conference series.
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