More households use Wi-Fi than Ethernet, says survey.(Wireless Metrics)

RCR Wireless News, January, 2005

The number of households that use Wi-Fi technology for home networking has now surpassed the number that use Ethernet, according to a new Parks Associates survey. According to the "Global Digital Living'' report, 52 percent of U.S. households with home networking use Wi-Fi while 50 percent use Ethernet.

In Canada, only 32 percent of households with home networking use Wi-Fi, while 43 percent use Ethernet and 26 percent were unsure which technology they use. "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...

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