GoKawiilYou probably don't hear about the latest Wi-Fi upgrades as often as the latest iPhone. As long as your router is working to stream Oscar-winning shows and movies, file your taxes online and other daily tasks, you probably give your Wi-Fi a second thought. But if you're regularly dealing with Wi-Fi signal drops and disconnections, it might be worth upgrading your router.
CNET recently found that 86% of US adults experience Wi-Fi signal drops or disconnections. Even worse, nearly 1 in 5 (19%) have ongoing Wi-Fi problems, sometimes daily. CNET's broadband expert, Joe Supan, says that your router could be to blame. Here's why and what you can do about it.
CNET Survey key takeaways
86% of adults have experienced a Wi-Fi signal drop or disconnection.
19% report experiencing Wi-Fi signal drops always, daily or frequently.
78% of US adults' activities are affected by Wi-Fi performance.
Nearly half (46%) of adults experience streaming issues due to poor Wi-Fi performance at home.
Most US adults have experienced Wi-Fi disconnections or signal drops
CNET found that most US adults are familiar with Wi-Fi going out. Nearly 9 in 10 (86%) have experienced disconnections or signal drops.
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