A recent survey done by InsightExpress found that 10% of online Americans currently use wireless technology. More than three in five (61%) home Wi-Fi users indicated that they are more productive, and almost two in five (38%) say they work more because of Wi-Fi. Similarly, Wi-Fi use outside the home is also on the wax.
WiFi users who have accessed a Hot Spot outside their home (40%) signal real opportunities for restaurants, hotels, and other public businesses to attract customers. Almost half (45%) having accessed a public Hot Spot say they're more likely to patronize a business that offers WiFi. Business opportunities don't stop with public establishments, as more than half (51%) of Hot Spotters would choose an ISP with Hot Spot access over one without.
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Recent Comments | 2 Total
February 27, 2004 at 9:32am by David Wachtendonk
It is sad! Most business owners won't justify spending the money to upgrade their shops because they don't believe they will receive a return on their investment. What needs to happen so they spend the money?!
February 27, 2004 at 6:54pm by Andy Eltzroth
I think Hot Spots are a great business tool. I often wish there were more locations that had the technology available for offsite meetings and research. The locations that are "wired" are much more likely to get my business.