Nearly half of U.S. online consumers are interested in installing wireless networks in their homes, and 11 percent, or 7 million, already have, according to a survey from the Consumer Electronics Association’s eBrain Market Research group.
“Right now 83 percent of those consumers who have opted for the wireless network solution are satisfied with their networks,” explained Sean Wargo, CEA’s director of industry analysis. Wargo said another 12.4 million consumers plan to go wireless in the next year.
Security represents the biggest concern for consumers considering wireless networks for homes, according to CEA. The group said 48 percent of non-owners cited security as a concern in purchasing a wireless network. In addition, of those consumers who have purchased wireless networks, 48 percent said security was the area of least satisfaction, with 40 percent of them unsure of how their networks are protected.
Still, “once consumers learn more about the benefits of wireless networks and how to met security concerns to protect their privacy, I would expect a surge of interest in wireless networks and all forms of Wi-Fi applications,” Wargo said.
