Over the holidays, we ran a poll on what mobile device you received; whether a gift or for yourself. I wanted to share the results.
Number 1: iPod Touch at 31%
Number 2: iPad at 22%
Number 3: iPhone at 20%
16% did admit to not getting anything. A few people also wrote in about other Android tablets, as we had specified the Galaxy Tab, and some are waiting for the Notion Ink Adam. However, the Apple devices far outweighed anything else, representing nearly 3/4 of the total. And this is regardless of the new Apple products coming soon!
We also asked about whether you were going to use the device for work only, personal-use only or a mixture. Few people responded as business-only, but the results fell nearly even in terms of Personal/Business (48%) vs Personal-only (42%). The iPod Touch and Macbook users are more likely to use their device for personal only (60%). Most devices fall around 50% for these usage modes, except for the iPad which is our highest result with a 70% mix of business and personal usage and a low of 26% of personal-only usage. One respondent made it clear that although they would be using their device for a mix of business and personal, it was mostly for personal use.
Now…how many of you are waiting for the new iPhone on Verizon? the new iPad? a new Android device? the Notion Ink Adam? After CES, the list just got longer.
iPass users traveling in Turkey, now have more Wi-Fi options, thanks to our partnership with TTNET. Here are just a sampling of the thousands of hotspots, including the major airports:
Starbucks Isiklar, Antalya (and other locations): This Starbucks location is in between the ancient Kaleici city walls and Karaalioglan Park, a wonderful city park on the cliffs.
Simit Sarayi Mecidiyekoy, Istanbul: “Bagel Palace” is a chain of bagel and baked goods shops, making fresh bread easy to get in the neighborhood.
Mevalarin Konagi Beypazari: Mevalarin Mansion (pictured above), a boutique hotel outside of Ankara, was a historic mansion recently restored, located on a historic road between Istanbul and Ankara.
Sultan Ahmet Koftecisi Sisli, Istanbul: this modern restaurant chain, started providing characteristic Istanbul food throughout the country, but has now grown internationally as well.
Harem Otogari: Bus station in the Harem district of Istanbul.
Eyup Pierre Loti Tepesi Turkuaz Hotel, Istanbul: Overlooking the magnificent Golden Horn and seven hills of Istanbul, this boutique “Turquiose” hotel is the restoration of old Turkish mansions. The cafe and restaurant also provide iPass access.
Lavazza Best Cafe Shop Kadikoy, Istanbul: If you desire a taste of Italian coffee, stop in and take a break in this bustling business center area.
In addition, iPass users in Turkey can find iPass hotspots at Starbucks, McDonald’s and Gloria Jean Cafes, as well as pizza chains, such as Domino’s and Pizza Pizza. Connect easily, safely and quickly!
Also be sure to use our Hotspot Finder for more Wi-Fi hotspots while you are roaming.
Business travelers in Charing Cross tube station in London can get connected! We are excited that this station has joined the iPass Mobile Network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Through our partner BT OpenZone, iPass customers can easily connect to the internet from their mobile device, such as laptop, iPad or smartphone whilst in the station.
London Underground has teamed up with BT Openzone, the Wi-Fi provider, to launch a six month trial, at the ticket hall area and Northern and Bakerloo line platforms at Charing Cross Tube station.
Our “roving reporter,” Nastassia Andari, reports from the station:
We are in the middle of the survey for our Q4 Mobile Worker Report and want to hear from all mobile workers. Are you using your smartphone for work email? Are you logging in from your laptop away from the office? Then, tell us more about your Mobile Worker habits.
What smartphone do you use (and will use next?)?
Do you check ahead to see if your hotel has free Wi-Fi?
What smartphones does your company support?
Can any device replace the laptop in the next year?
Clearwire seems to be hitting all the hot buttons for users – iPad! iPhone! EVO 4G! Unlimited bandwidth! “True” broadband speeds! Up to 8 devices! Download movies, music, files with abandon!
I should note that the iSpot is a souped-up MiFi, providing up to 8 devices for a monthly fee. I’m sure that some of those Wi-Fi-only, iPad users (who can afford to buy an iPad), will take a peek at the service plan, and those with 3G will have a brief bout of buyer’s remorse. (I saw it happen).
Consumers are consumed with devices. From the Sidecut Report:
“The interesting twist to the wholesale number from Q2 is that more than half (52 percent) of the new 4G customers live in markets where Clearwire’s services aren’t even yet available — meaning that people are either buying 4G products like the EVO simply because they like the device, or they are buying hybrid 3G/4G devices and using them for travel to WiMAX markets.”
Users are buying a device because they like it. They may buy a plan that they hadn’t planned on. Or try to visit one of the 49 cities with WiMAX services. And they will continue to demand bandwidth. EVO 4G users are already demonstrating this cycle of higher bandwidth usage.
And if Clearwire doesn’t open up to other devices, someone else will. It’s a buyers’ market right now. Stand back or get in line.
And, these are coming to an enterprise near you. Is IT ready to embrace the chaos?
iPass users traveling in Turkey, now have more Wi-Fi options, thanks to our partnership with 
Business travelers in Charing Cross tube station in London can get connected! We are excited that this station has joined the iPass Mobile Network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Through our partner BT OpenZone, iPass customers can easily connect to the internet from their mobile device, such as laptop, iPad or smartphone whilst in the station.
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