Wi-Fi Alliance

Wi-Fi Chipset Sales Grew 26 Percent to 387 Million in 2008

Published in Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly, January 21st, 2009

Driven by strong consumer and enterprise demand for a wide range of Wi-Fi-enabled devices, from smart phones to mini notebooks, Wi-Fi chipset sales jumped 26 percent in 2008 to 387 million, according to new statistics released by the Wi-Fi Alliance and In-Stat.

"Wi-Fi has solidified its position as an essential technology for the home and the enterprise in 2008, and we expect our strong growth trajectory to continue," said Edgar Figueroa, executive director of the Wi-Fi Alliance. "Wi- Fi is a feature that users have come to expect in a wide array of products, and device makers are including Wi-Fi in everything from handsets to mini- notebooks to media players."

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Source: Healthcare Finance, Tax and Law Weekly (2009-01-21)

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