4 Unlikely Places Wi-Fi Access Points Are Hiding

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Two-thirds of the world's population is connected to mobile devices, and the number continues to increase with the greater adoption of smartphones, wearables, tablets and more. Of course, these devices wouldn't work without a reliable wireless connection. Whether a stadium, school, or supply chain, a robust Wi-Fi network is required to deliver on the connected experience promised to fans, students, and consumers relying on their mobile devices to engage with team apps, access lessons, or browse for coupons on a retailer’s ecommerce site while on-premises.

Wi-Fi adoption has steadily increased in all types of environments. In fact, 500 million new Wi-Fi networks were deployed across the globe this past year alone. To ensure connectivity is available anywhere, and everywhere, access points (APs) are hiding in the most unlikely places. Here are a few examples where APs have been deployed and how end-users have benefited from each scenario.