[June 26, 2011] Meraki Unveils Mobile Data Statistics Tweet Jun 27, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Meraki, a provider of Cloud Networking, announced results of a study of mobile data consumption on WiFi networks, showing that iPads use significantly more Wi-Fi data than the average mobile device. Additionally, the study found that mobile platforms overtook desktops, with a marked rise in Android devices. According to a release, highlights include: -Between 2010 and 2011, mobile platforms overtook desktop platforms in percentage of Wi-Fi devices. -The average iPad consumes over 400 percent more Wi-Fi data than the average Android, iPod, and iPhone. -iOS and Android together now account for 58 percent of Wi-Fi devices, compared to 33 percent just one year ago. -The iPhone is now the single most popular Wi-Fi device with 32 percent share. -Meraki anonymously surveyed over 100,000 randomly selected devices accessing general use, public, and educational Wi-Fi networks across the US. The survey looked at bandwidth usage and operating system popularity over selected periods in 2010 and 2011. Meraki performed a comparative analysis between devices in 2010 and 2011. The results show mobile platforms gained significant share over desktop platforms. Overall, iOS and Android together now account for 58 percent of Wi-Fi devices, compared to 33 percent just one year ago. Windows and Mac OS X together declined from 63 percent to 36 percent. More information: meraki.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]