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A new survey from broadband ISP Virgin Media (O2) has claimed that nearly half of Brits (45%) “prioritise getting their Wi-Fi set up” (they mean the internet connection) over anything else when moving into a newly purchased house. But 50% of respondents admit they aren’t sure where to place their router to ensure the best WiFi coverage.
Setting up broadband was found to beat other “priority” tasks, such as unpacking (3%), redirecting mail (4%) and buying furniture (1%). The survey also revealed that 55% of respondents didn’t know the difference between WiFi signal, WiFi strength and WiFi speed (we’re not sure if referencing “signal” and “strength” separately really helps). Finally, 71% found it confusing to know which package offers the best value for money with so many options available.
The news that getting broadband setup is a top priority for house movers won’t come as much of a surprise to readers of ISPreview. But we must stress that Virgin Media’s press release contains no details about the sample size or methodology of their survey, so the usual “take it with a pinch of salt” caveats apply.
In terms of router placement, we’d recommend a quick read of our Wi-Fi Tips Article from a few years ago, which is still largely relevant to today’s environment.