A new whitepaper by released by Parks Associates reveals that 71% of U.S. broadband households own a connected entertainment device.
Titled “Changing Dynamics of the Smart Home: Opportunities for Service Providers,” the whitepaper examines strategies for service providers to deliver a successful smart home experience that incorporates support, security, privacy protection and a variety of personalized value propositions.
From the article "Almost 3 in 4 Broadband Households Own a Connected Entertainment Device."
In a recent survey, 25 percent of broadband households indicated they were familiar with some type of VR technology, but just 8 percent actually owned a headset, Parks Associates researchers found....
The standard is used in about 580 million homes worldwide if you include cordless phones. About 50 million units are in Europe, including gateways and VoIP boxes, according to Brad Russell, a market r...
Concerns about data security also have been shown to increase with ownership of more connected devices. Currently, U.S. broadband households own an average of 10.4 connected devices -- including enter...
The bottom line is that operators need to begin now, knowing that changes will take years to accomplish. Companies must begin with specific goals and objectives in mind, with appropriate expectations...
