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Wi-Fi connectivity in phones becoming more popular

Posted: 03 Apr 2009, 21:36, by John V.

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Wi-Fi connectivity in phones becoming more popular

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In only the last few years, the wireless industry has seen a boom in Wi-Fi connectivity included on some smart phones. With 3G making its infrastructure establishment through major carriers, Wi-Fi still continues to be a major player in wireless use. According to a study conducted by ABI research, 75 percent of people who have Wi-Fi on their phone actually use it. Additionally, more than half of the iPhone traffic is going through Wi-Fi. Although it’s still not a standard component on all phones, more smart phones are seeing the advantage of it for heavy download use. The other great thing is that it alleviates a lot of stress off of data networks. Soon we’ll probably start seeing 4G take its place as the supreme data network. Looking into some of the other numbers about Wi-Fi that ABI research released, it’s a safe bet to see usage increase in the upcoming years. They predict that 90 percent of smart phones will have Wi-Fi available by 2014 when compared to 44 percent currently.

via Computerworld

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1. Jyakotu posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:42 0 0

I'd imagine that it should. Wi-Fi should automatically be included in smartphones because 9 times out of 10, the person will be browsing the Internet with it.

2. Fan_of_Fanboys posted on 04 Apr 2009, 16:35 0 0

I have always wondered why more smartphones don't include wi-fi. You would think the carriers want wi-fi b/c it does alleviate the stress on their networks and they charge the same for data plans regardless. You lose a few dollars in int'l roaming you make up for in a stronger more reliable network that requires less maintance

3. VGirl posted on 04 Apr 2009, 18:10 0 0

i think its funny. It says that more than half the iphone users are using wi-fi. I wonder if thats because they cant internet service threw the 29.99 data package they have to have with it.

4. Dood posted on 05 Apr 2009, 13:23 0 0

If I had Wi-Fi on my Curve, I'd use that in a heart beat.

5. MOHFpro90 (unregistered) posted on 06 Apr 2009, 12:23 0 0

I went from a SLVR to any phone I wanted from Verizon. I chose the XV6800 for two reasons: Wifi and QWERTY. I use it 4-5 times daily, in my appt, on campus and other places.