Consumers want performance, security in CPE purchases, says In Stat

CONSUMERS CITED speed, security and range as the most important factors in their purchasing decisions of broadband customer premise equipment (CPE) such as modems, routers, and residential gateways, according to research by In Stat.The U.S. consumers surveyed also listed brand and environmental friendliness as their least important factors.“While companies are marketing their ‘green’ equipment features, the message doesn’t appear to be resonating with consumers,” said In-Stat analyst Joyce Putscher, in the press release. “Consumers want performance and security.”The research, Global Outlook for Broadband CPE Through 2013, also said that while 2008 saw the slowest total global broadband (CPE) market growth...