Proof Point
Number of public and private Wi-Fi networks recorded on WIGLE website increased from 18.8 million in 2009 to 396.7 million in 2017, annual growth of 48.6%
Global Wi-Fi Networks Over Time
2009 – 2018 H1 (millions)
Proof Point Findings
- Wi-Fi Networks – Number of public and private wireless hotspots, physical areas where people can access Internet, as recorded and submitted on WIGLE (Wireless Geographic Logging Engine) website
- Continuous Increase – Number of Wi-Fi networks registered on WIGLE website grew 49% annually between 2009 and 2017, from 18.8 million to 396.7 million
- 2018 Growth – Increased by another 50 million in 2018 H1, reaching 446.6 million networks
- Key Drivers – Include expanding network connectivity, increasing bandwidth speeds, continuous network infrastructure upgrades, and accelerating network technologies
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Sector |
Telecommunications
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Date Last Updated |
September 4, 2018
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