Wi-Fi hotspot sessions expected to jump by 9 billion in next four years

WHILE VENUE GROWTH in Wi-Fi hotspots continues to be strong, usage growth can only be described as phenomenal. According to a new report from In-Stat, worldwide annual hotspot connects are on track to grow to over 11 billion by 2014.Growth in the hotspot market is largely being driven by wireless and broadband providers embracing Wi-Fi as both a competitive differentiator and enhancement to core services. But the report Worldwide Wi-Fi Hotspot Usage Soars, but is Model Sustainable? examines whether that trend will last. “Venue growth will begin to wane over the next several years as operator networks reach a critical...