Research firm Parks Associates estimates Verizon Communications, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint were all found to have throttled the speeds of mobile video content, with an estimated $889 million in revenues.
“IP cameras are key security-related devices and provide peace of mind to consumers. As such, these devices are consistently among the most popular smart home devices,” says Dina Abdelrazik, research analyst, Parks Associates. “Currently 9% of U.S. broadband households own one, but advances in image recognition and ease of self-installation, combined with a strong user experience, are driving increased adoption, with retail channels (online and in-store) starting to dominate sales.”
From the article "DIY Cameras Account for Majority of Smart Home IP Camera Sales in the U.S."
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