Devicescape Wi-Fi Report

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The Devicescape Wi-Fi Report: Research on Usage and Trends

With more than one million members, Devicescape has the ability to uncover Wi-Fi patterns, behaviors and opinions through original research to the membership base. The company, with other Wi-Fi pundits, queries a cross-section of Devicescape's members, a group that includes a broad demographic of Wi-Fi users from around the world.

Did you know: Sample Findings from the Q2 Report!

  • An overwhelming number of respondents expect device manufacturers to build Wi-Fi into their devices;
  • People are making buying decisions based on built-in Wi-Fi capabilities;
  • A hassle free experience to access Wi-Fi is a must, meaning no pin or password;
  • Intelligence is expected—people want their device to automatically switch between Wi-Fi and/or 3G networks based on what is best for the application;
  • Free Wi-Fi is a must for many respondents;
  • 98% or respondents log onto Wi-Fi daily with 57% of them logging on more than five times a day.

Get the Devicescape Wi-Fi Report

  • Q1 2009 Devicescape Wi-Fi Report: Download from here
  • Q2 2009 Devicescape Wi-Fi Report: Request a copy
  • Q3 2009 Devicescape Wi-Fi Report: Took the Summer off. We're now working on Q4.

What The Press Says About The Report...

GigaOm: More Proof People Really Love Wi-Fi, Especially on the iPhone
MuniWireless: Survey shows 84 percent want citywide Wi-Fi, 91 percent expect it when traveling
Telecommunications Industry News: Laptop & Smartphone Users Prefer Wi-Fi to 3G

Partner Participation Encouraged

Devicescape invites your participation in our upcoming reports. The survey is conducted quarterly by third party research organizations on behalf of Devicescape and other Wi-Fi leaders. Over time, the series will result in a comprehensive report on Wi-Fi trends and opinions.

Participation benefits include:

  • Developing tailored questions to be included in the next report;
  • Tapping into the opinions of millions of Wi-Fi enthusiasts via the Devicescape membership;
  • Early access to results;
  • Leveraging raw data for analysis; and
  • Participation in thought leadership initiatives.

Want to participate in the next Report, and get valuable insight from our membership? Please contact marketing@devicescape.com.

Terms and Conditions Of Use

Devicescape encourages your use of the Devicescape Wi-Fi Report ("Report"), however this Report is the intellectual property of Devicescape Software, Inc. and is subject to copyright restrictions.

The Devicescape Wi-Fi Report is provided to authorized companies and individuals ("Licensees") only. Licensees are entitled to use the Report for internal research, and also allowed to reproduce the data in whole or in part in the Licensees' own publications, which can include but are not limited to reports, blogs, articles, data sheets and white papers ("Derivative Works"), with the following restrictions:  

  • Data in the Wi-Fi report may not be sold either in whole or in part.
  • The Report may not be distributed to third parties without Devicescape's written consent.
  • When data from the Report is used in Derivative Works, the data must be attributed to the "Devicescape Wi-Fi Report".
  • Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Devicescape with regards to the accuracy and suitability of the Report for any purposes whatsoever.