A survey of broadband users in the US and Europe by Strategy Analytics shows that 20% of broadband users are using Wi-Fi for their connections. The report says 7% of all households in these markets have a wireless connection.

David Mercer, Principal Analyst at Strategy Analytics, pointed out that "Wi-Fi has become the preferred networking technology for affluent early adopters. Rising ownership of laptop PCs and other portable Internet devices will make WiFi the dominant home networking choice for most broadband subscribers."

The study also identified that more affluent consumers were three times more likely to use wireless connections that lower income consumers.