March 1, 2007
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One-third of U.S. Internet users have connected to the Web using a wireless network to send e-mails, check the latest news or read other things, according to a survey released on Sunday by the Pew Internet Project.
By Reuters
The survey also found that 20% of Internet users now have wireless networks available at home, double the number recorded in January 2005.
"We know that 'always on' broadband connections really deepen people's relationship to the Internet; adding 'on the go' to the mix takes this a step further," said John Horrigan, associate research director at the Pew Internet Project. "The convenience of wireless access gives people the chance to fire off a quick e-mail to someone while waiting in a doctor's office or check the news headlines on the way to work."
Some 34% of Internet users surveyed said they have logged on to the Web using a laptop computer, handheld personal digital assistant or cell phone.
The survey of 798 Internet users has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 percentage points. Detailed results were posted on the Web at the Pew site.
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