Broadband News & Trends
Smart Speaker Satisfaction Rates Reach Nearly 90%
David Mercer of Strategy Analytics revealed in his presentation at the Connected World Forum that voice interaction is the preferred alternative to touchscreens and keyboards, with a satisfaction rating of nearly 90%. In fact, half of users say they can’t imagine life...
Broadband Households Familiar with Energy Program Incentives and Rebates
Energy programs resonate strongly with homeowners with high energy bills. New research from Parks Associates shows that 29% of US broadband households are very familiar with at least one energy program, with 21% being very familiar with energy efficiency rebates and...
Revenue Generated by IoT Retail Platforms Expected to Exceed $4.3 billion in 2023
According to the recent Juniper Research whitepaper, The IoT Retail Revolution, the retail market has undergone dramatic change over an extended period, which IoT technology is accelerating. The report dives into the technologies lending to retail transformation and...
Potential Pitfalls of Emerging 5G Smartphones
The next generation of smartphones is about to emerge, boasting faster speeds and lower latency, according to Strategy Analytics. The tradeoff is that devices will be larger and more power-hungry, with few performance upgrades for most applications.As with all...
Smart Home Device Shipments Up 55% from 2017
As smart home devices and systems continue to rise, establishing consistent revenue and creating opportunities for new smart home services, shipments are expected to reach 252 million units by the end of 2018. According to ABI Research, device shipments will reach 467...
Parks: 12% of Smart Home Device Owners Report Unresolved Technical Problems
Reported unresolved smart home device technical problems have been rising, from 5% in the past 3 years to 12% in 2018, according to new consumer data from Parks Associates. This shows a consumer demand for both self-help and premium supports services in addition to...
