WiFi-- bridge the digital gap

I get really surprised when people say that Wifi is ‘a has been’ technology. But you got to know that Wifi is neither dead nor out, but is very much there. WiFi today is no longer just about providing access to the Internet, it is about enabling applications for the users. Whether you want to watch video, listen to music and read a book—you can do it all using WiFi!! The bandwidth, speed of access or the things you can do is really amazing. So guys WiFi has evolved to a much mature and stable technology.

But then you might ask where do you see WiFi? Well, just look at your mobile devices, specifically your cell phone. The ample coverage benefits, bandwidth and wide availability are encouraging the carriers, handset makers, and end users to embrace Wi-Fi. ABI Research says half a billion Wi-Fi enabled handsets will ship in 2014, with 90 percent of smartphones incorporating Wi-Fi.

WiFi is being used for last mile connectivity. The telecom service provides have realized that Wi-Fi is not a competitors but a facilitator; hence they are offloading their 3G traffic.

But where else do you see Wifi—you might ask? Hospitality, healthcare and education sectors are adopting WiFI. Imagine how difficult and expensive it would be to enable a mall or large hotel or a big university!! But WiFi makes it easy and cost effective.

Additionally, WiFi is a great enabler to the bridge the digital gap. So to take the internet and its benefits to the remote areas, WiFi seems to be a safe bet.

So you see—Wifi is still there, and it’s evolving and spreading at a fast pace!!!