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Feb 24 2006
Restaurants and cafes represent the fastest growing segment of WiFi hotspots, according to recent data released by JiWire, the leading provider of public Wi-Fi hotspot information and services (www.jiwire.com).

34,544 restaurants and cafes currently offer Wi-Fi access, representing an increase of 18,267 hotspots from a year ago.
Hotspot growth per location type:


                                   Jan 2005  Jan 2006  Growth


Restaurants & Cafes       16,277     34,544     18,276
Hotels & Resorts            16,417     26,861      10,444
Stores/Shopping Malls     5,421      13,985      8,564


Within the United States, New York City has the most restaurants and cafes with Wi-Fi access (328), followed by San Francisco (319) and Chicago (271). For more information about which food and beverage establishments offer Wi-Fi access, go to http://www.jiwire.com/search-hotspot-locations.htm and search a specific address or geographic area by "Location Type."


"As Wi-Fi becomes more integrated into consumer electronics products such as digital cameras, VoIP phones and gaming devices, people have come to expect an Internet connection at all times," says Kevin McKenzie, CEO of JiWire. "Restaurants and cafes have found that by offering Wi-Fi access, they are able to provide a valuable amenity to their customers and often gain a competitive advantage over other venues that don't."


Tokyo has the most restaurants and cafes with Wi-Fi access (1,037),
 followed by London (578) and Singapore (410).