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Connections to AT&T's Wi-Fi Network Doubled in 2012 As Traffic Tripled
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USA based AT&T says that connections to its Wi-Fi network more than doubled last year to 2.7 Billion Wi-Fi connections. Although connections doubled, data traffic volumes tripled to over 5.2 billion Megabytes.
The mobile network operates more than 32,000 hotspots across the country. AT&T's Wi-Fi footprint also grew by 10 percent in 2012 with connections to venues growing by nearly 200 percent in the past year.
"Wi-Fi works in tandem with our global network to keep people connected wherever they are. By providing this must-have connectivity at all types of locations, businesses can bring added value to the customer experience," said Josh Goodell, Associate Vice President, AT&T Wi-Fi Services. "With connectivity to our Wi-Fi Network skyrocketing in 2012 by more than 1 billion connections year-over-year, Wi-Fi is a clear factor in mobile use, driving purchase decisions to enriched hospitality, fan and travel experiences."
In 2012, more than 7 billion minutes were spent connected at AT&T Wi-Fi retail locations. On average, each connection lasted 45 minutes. With prolonged connectivity and data usage, Wi-Fi connectivity is impacting retail venues' bottom line while satisfying a necessity - a reliable connection for customers and employees.
In hotels across the globe, AT&T added Wi-Fi to more than 95,000 guest rooms last year increasing connections by more than 225% in 2012.
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